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e Pain of Baby boomers have unique concerns while staying active. Here’s how to address any speed bumps. Bum knees, worn-out hips, sore shoulders. If these sound familiar, you’re not alone. As we’ve aged over the past decade, doctors and emergency departments across the nation report seeing an increase in sports injuries in older adults. In fact, sports injuries are the second most common reason for doctor visits — beaten only by the common cold. Boomeritis SPINE “Herniated disks and muscle strains due to improper lifting, bending and twisting are common back injuries in boomers,” says Chetan Patel, MD, medical director, Spine Center at Florida Hospital Altamonte. “But the focus on athletics Chetan Patel, MD, Orthopaedics can exacerbate preexisting conditions, such as spinal stenosis [narrowing of the spinal column] and spondylolisthesis [bone slippage in the lower back].” The goal is to get patients back to their active lifestyles by providing individualized care and presenting them with all available options, both surgical and non-surgical, explains Dr. Patel. Physical therapy, cortisone injections, antiinflammatories, heat and avoiding lifting can often provide relief. STAYING ACTIVE ON AN AGING FRAME Even though we’re aging, we’re not slowing down. However, our bodies can’t take the constant stress of physical exercise, and eventually all this activity takes a toll. We tend to have the same type of injuries and most are due to simple wear and tear. The best way to prevent injuries is to add cross training, adequate warm-ups and stretching to your routine. Boomers and non-boomers alike should allow for ample rest between workouts. Addressing any sports-related injury symptoms at the onset can get you back to doing the things you love as quickly as possible. We’ve asked six orthopaedic specialists to outline the most common injuries they see in active boomers and provide treatment options. NOV STOP FALLS AND PROTECT YOUR BONES Join Juan Agudelo, MD, at 5:30 pm, November 1, at Florida Hospital East Orlando for a FREE seminar on how to prevent falls and avoid surgery. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing. You’ll learn the best stretches. RSVP today — call (407) 303-BEST (2378). KNEE “Muscular and ligament sprains are the most common injuries around the knee in senior athletes,” says Juan Agudelo, MD, orthopaedic surgeon, Florida Hospital East Orlando. As we age, our muscle structure changes in such a way Juan Agudelo, MD, that muscles and tendons are less Orthopaedics flexible and the junction between the muscle and tendon is especially vulnerable to injury, particularly in endurance sports such as running, he says. The best treatment option is prevention. Stretching and a longer recovery time between training sessions can go a long way. “More serious injuries such as meniscus tears or ruptures of the tendons require surgical repair, physical therapy and longer recovery time,” cautions Dr. Agudelo. HEALTHY 00tips MEDITATION MOMENT Find a calming and relaxing activity: read a good book, have a positive conversation,or reflect on nice things that happened amid the clutter of your day. 10 For questions or to RSVP to events, call (407) 303-BEST (2378).

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