Dr Kirthi Paladugu

4 Ways Triathletes Can Prevent Injuries   As multisport athletes, triathletes have the unique challenge of navigating potential injuries in three disciplines. Fortunately, there are some basic preventative measures that can mitigate the risk of these injuries. Here are 4 things triathletes can do to prevent injuries : Be Mindful Of Your Experience In Each Discipline Most triathletes get into the sport after having spent some time training and competing in one or two of the disciplines. This often means that there is a discipline that they are very inexperienced with. It can be hard to take a new discipline slow and steadily build on it when you are used to performing at a high level. However, doing so goes a long way in preventing some common overuse injuries. For instance, many triathletes come into the sport from cycling and running backgrounds and haven’t swum in years. Taking the swim too fast can both instill poor form if done non-intentionally and may lead to shoulder injuri...

THE TOP 5 ELBOW INJURIES FOR ATHLETES | Hyderabad ELBOW SURGEON Your elbow is essential to your range of motion in your arm, making it hard to do much without it! Elbow injuries can occur in any number of ways for athletes, from overuse to an incident in a game. Living with elbow pain can be frustrating, but more than that, it can be extremely limiting and at times, excruciating. If you’ve recently suffered an elbow injury or have been living with elbow pain for an extended period of time, it’s time to  make an appointment  with a Dr. Kirthi Paladugu today!  These are the most common elbow injuries for athletes: ULNAR NEURITIS Ulnar neuritis, also known as cubital tunnel syndrome, is inflammation of the ulnar nerve that can  cause severe pain, numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in your hands and arms.  This happens more often to athletes who repetitively throw something, causing the ulnar nerve to stretch frequently and potentially r...