Sports medicine

Physical therapist assisting patient with orange hand weights

Where athletes go to enhance recovery and performance

Sharp’s new Sports Medicine Clinic brings top-tier injury care and recovery under one roof to help athletes of all levels get back in the game.

Person holding their back with their two hands in pain

From muscle strain to kidney pain: Why your back may hurt

Pain in the lower back area is common, but it can be tough to tell if the source is in your back or kidneys.

Injured athlete being assisted with sprained ankle

Treating sprains and strains

When clumsiness turns into a painful sprain or strain, learn how to address it and when to see a doctor.

Man relaxing on the couch with his arms behind his head

Can your workout take a vacation?

What you need to know before you press “pause” on your fitness routine.

Person exercises in the woods wearing sunglasses and a weighted vest or backpack

Do weighted vests elevate your workout?

Wearing a weighted vest increases the intensity of a workout, leading to increased calorie expenditure, cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength.

Olga Hays of Sharp HealthCare demonstrating dumbbell exercises on the grass

15-minute dumbbell workout (video)

A 15-minute workout can be an effective way to build a total-body strength routine when time is short.

Cardio vs. strength training

Which is better when you want to burn fat? Our personal trainer breaks it down.

An ounce of prevention: Avoid back-to-school sports injuries

Appropriate conditioning for school sports decreases the risk of injury and the severity of an injury if it occurs, and it can help prevent re-injury.

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