Can running marathons cause injury for those who don’t train and more importantly, those who do? What types of injuries can occur? When should you visit your doctor? Today, athletes often self-diagnose themselves with the standard line, “Oh, it is just a pulled muscle.” But often it may be something more serious. Can you tell the difference between a sprain and a spasm? Tune into Hilary Topper On Air as she talks with Dr. Derek Ochiai, board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine expert at Nirschl Orthopaedic Center in Arlington, VA. Dr. Ochiai specializes in injuries to the upper and lower body including hip, knee, and shoulder. He uses both non-surgical and surgical techniques to help his patients return to their active lifestyles.
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