Babyboomers, the legendary generation that challenged our view of youth in the 1960's are at it again. Born between 1946 and 1964 the oldest boomers are rapidly approaching the age of sixty.
Babyboomers, the legendary generation that challenged our view of youth in the 1960's are at it again. Born between 1946 and 1964 the oldest boomers are rapidly approaching the age of sixty. And it is clear they intend to pass this milestone on their own terms with regard to health and fitness. When it comes to sports, these boomers are pushing as hard as they did in their twenties. Unfortunately, as they try desperately to hold on to their youth, many are landing themselves in hospital emergency rooms with boomeritis.



What Is Boomeritis?


Boomeritis, as defined by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, refers to sports related injuries suffered by babyboomers. These injuries include bursitis, tendinitis, arthritis, sprains, strains and stress fractures.


Every generation has it's share of sports related injuries, but the boomers are legendary in their unwillingness to accept injury related downtime.

You know the mantra, no pain, no gain, right? As a result of this mentality, weak links such as old injuries, age related structural changes and genetic predisposition are exposed to overuse and can lead to chronic problems.