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The Hockey Doc: The importance of mouth guards
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- Last Updated on Sunday, 27 May 2012 23:31
By Dr. Rob LaPrade
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Question: I just received a penalty for not having a mouth guard. Why do I need to wear one?
The Hockey Doc: Rib Fractures
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- Last Updated on Sunday, 27 May 2012 23:31
By Dr. Rob LaPrade
http://drrobertlaprademd.com
Question: I am a high school defenseman and was checked into the boards in practice and felt a crack in my chest. I went to the emergency room and had X-rays and was told I had a rib fracture. When can I return back to skating?
The Hockey Doc: Shoulder separations
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- Last Updated on Sunday, 27 May 2012 23:31
By Dr. Rob LaPrade
http://drrobertlaprademd.com
Question: I was checked into the boards by another player and injured my shoulder. There is now a bump at the top of my shoulder and I was told I have a Grade II shoulder separation. What is it and what can I do to get back to playing hockey?
The Hockey Doc: Osgood-Schlatter’s Syndrome
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- Last Updated on Sunday, 27 May 2012 23:31
By Dr. Rob LaPrade
http://drrobertlaprademd.com
Question: I am a Peewee and my knees ache a lot after skating. I have been told that I have Osgood-Schlatter’s syndrome. What is this and what can I do for it?
The Hockey Doc: Low back pain
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- Last Updated on Sunday, 27 May 2012 23:31
By Dr. Rob LaPrade
http://drrobertlaprademd.com
Question: I play forward on a high school team. I have a question about my back. Sometimes when I get checked, my low back gets painful and it goes into spasm. What causes this? Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
Answer: The problem that you are describing may have many different sources which can cause pain. Low back pain can be from either the back itself (a bony or soft tissue problem), or from a problem in some of the deep organs in the lower part of the torso (especially the kidneys).
