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Heat Wave- Are You Prepared? | Lemak Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control, on average 318 Americans die each year of heat-related illnesses. Many of these deaths could be prevented with proper educa...
Read MoreWater Sports Injuries | Lemak Health
Water skiing and wakeboarding are popular sports with high potential for injury due to rapid boat acceleration, lack of protective gear, and waterway obstacles. Ankle in...
Read MoreWater Sports Injuries | Lemak Health
Water skiing, white water rafting, and wakeboarding are popular sports with high potential for injury due to rapid boat acceleration, lack of protective ...
Read MoreNational Arthritis Awareness Month | Lemak Health
May is recognized as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis Awareness Month is a time to encourage Americans to get active while raising funds and awareness for the dis...
Read MoreIs Your Foot Pain Plantar Fasciitis?
School is out and summer fun has arrived! Many of us will increase our time outdoors while participating in sports and other activities. Running, tennis, and soccer are just...
Read MoreHow To Avoid Spring Injuries
Winter weather has finally passed and people are itching to get outside. Spring fever seems harmless but many people end up injuring themselves while enjoying warmer wea...
Read MoreNational Doctors’ Day | Lemak Health
National Doctors’ Day is March 30th in the United States. It is a day to celebrate all physicians and their dedication and contributions to the communities and cit...
Read MoreNational Athletic Training Month | Lemak Health
March is National Athletic Training Month and serves as a chance to spread awareness about all that athletic trainers do. Athletic trainers play a vital role in an athl...
Read MoreRecognizing and Treating Concussions | Lemak Health
Concussion research is constantly evolving. Dr. Robert Flannery discusses identifying symptoms and new regulations designed to eliminate the risk of concussions in the secon...
Read MoreChanging the Culture of Youth Sports | Lemak Health
Michael Bergeron, President and CEO of Youth Sports of the Americas, joins ABC 33/40 to discuss the issues associated with youth sports. According to Bergeron, injuries in ...
Read MoreNational Signing Day 2016 | Lemak Health
Wow! National Signing Day 2016 was a success in the state of Alabama. Lemak Health is extremely proud to have had the opportunity to provide sports medicine care for several o...
Read MoreHoverboard Safety | Lemak Health
As a child of the 80s and a fan of “Back to the Future”, I could not have been more excited when I heard that someone was making a hoverboard. Then I saw the product and...
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Bone and Joint Action Week 2016
Musculoskeletal diseases affect more than half (54%) of the American population and are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability worldwide. The...
Read MoreIt’s in Your Hands, Take Action
World Arthritis Day is celebrated around the world on October 12th each year. This theme for World Arthritis Day 2016 is “It’s in Your Hands, Take Action”. Rheumatic and...
Read MoreWorld Pediatric Bone and Joint Day
World Pediatric Bone and Joint (PB&J) Day highlights important bone and joint-related conditions about which kids, adolescents, and their parents should be aware. Accordi...
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