Motocross Mobile Sports Medicine Program

Phone: (501) 278-5326 E-Mail: Keith Shireman

Most professional sports such as basketball, football, and baseball have realized that the success of their sport

revolves around the health of its' athletes. Motocross sponsors and teams have come to the same conclusion

and we are the solution! Let us help your athletes reach their top physical condition.

We can help prevent the most common motocross injuries and

aid in the full and speedy recovery of those that do occur.

Hover over the image to see the common injuries and

then click on the image for more information.

Each Month Keith will select a new Training Focus Area to discuss ... this month's focus area is the critical area of Conditioning!

CONDITIONING: Time spent in the gym before riding will pay huge dividends in your enjoyment of motocross and in injury prevention. Follow a well-rounded conditioning program that concentrates on each of these critical areas:

Core trunk - utilize a number of different abdominal crunches working on the upper, lower, obloquies and back extensors.
Legs - include leg press/partial squats, hamstring curls.
Cardiovascular - running , jogging, swimming, elliptical gliders
Cross training - include a variety of activities such as basketball, jumping rope, and mountain biking.

NOW GET OUT THERE

AND TRAIN HARD!!!

Don’t want to spend a ton of money on training? Live in an area with no Personal Trainer?

With online fitness training, we can develop a fitness, exercise, and nutrition program personalized for you -based on your goals, and then check in with you once a week for an online or phone session to keep you motivated and keep your progress steady! Learn More ...

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Josh Demuth, 2-time National Arenacross Champion, '06 Bookoo Arenacross Champion: "I had a lot of injuries in my Arenacross career. Without having someone like Keith on the series to help me and the other riders out, we might make it through a tough night of racing. He's always been able to get us right back on the track and in the winner's circle."

Chad Johnson, 2005-06 National Arenacross Champion: It's great having Keith at the races. Anytime I have a problem he's right there to help me out. He has helped me out a lot during my Arenacross career."

Billy Whitley, Richmond Kawasaki Team Manager: "Keith has been a tremendous help with my race teams over the years. It's great to have someone on the Arenacross series who can take care of the riders. He really loves his job!"

Isaiah Johnson: " I was very fortunate to have someone like Keith on the Arenacross series when my injury occurred. He even went to the hospital after the event to check up on me since it was a very serious injury."

Pedro Gonzales: "It was great having Keith help me with my injuries in my Arenacross career. I always had
someone I could turn to for advice or help with a problem."

How does a collarbone fracture occur?

Clavicle fractures are common injuries, and they can occur different ways. Some athletes fall on an outstretched hand, others fall and hit the outside of their shoulder. Broken collarbones can also occur from a direct hit to the clavicle.

What are the symptoms of a broken collarbone?
Most often, athletes have shoulder pain, and difficulty moving their arm. Swelling and bruising around the broken bone are also quite common. After the swelling has subsided, the fracture is often easily felt through the skin. At the doctor's office or in the emergency room, an x-ray will show the fracture. Your doctor will also perform an examination to ensure the nerves and blood vessels surrounding the clavicle are in tact. The nerves and vessels are rarely injured because of a broken collarbone.

What is the treatment for a clavicle fractures?
Treatment of clavicle fractures most commonly involves resting the affected extremity. There are several types of slings available; one commonly used is called a"figure-of-8" splint. This is a brace that wraps around the shoulders to keep them back--like a soldier standing at attention. Some doctors like to use a basic arm sling so no shoulder movement is allowed at all during the healing process. It is unusual for a clavicle fracture to require surgery, and most often an attempt at treatment in a sling is made. Surgery is required in some situations when either the skin is broken or if the fracture is severely displaced or shortened.

How long does it take to recover from a collarbone fracture?
Clavicle fractures should heal completely within 12 weeks, but the pain usually subsides within a few weeks. Often athletes are back to full activities before 12 weeks has passed, especially with younger riders. As a general guide to return to activities, nothing should cause worsening pain. If not wearing a sling causes pain, wear a sling. If driving hurts the fracture site, don't drive. If throwing a ball hurts, don't throw. Once an activity doesn't cause significant pain, a gradual return can be attempted. Recovery is usually complete, with a full return expected. Athletes may notice a persistent bump where the fracture was (often for months or longer), but this should not be bothersome.

Motocross Mobile Sports Medicine Program
1024 Pioneer Road
Searcy, Arkansas 72143

Phone: (501) 278-5326

E-Mail: Keith Shireman