Approximately ⅔ of athletes are taking dietary supplements. Protein products are the most prevalent, with energy drinks, creatine, and amino acids also being commonly taken. By definition, a supplement is a vitamin, mineral, herb/botanical, amino acid, dietary substance, and must be taken Read More
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My Knee Hurts and I Didn’t Injure It
Knee pain is one of the most conditions I see in the office. Sometimes the pain starts after a fall or injury and the source of the pain is usually associated with the trauma that occurred very recently. For others, the pain begins slowly and steadily and worsens after a period of increased Read More
Best Exercises for Treating and Preventing Golfer’s Elbow
Preventing Golfer's Elbow takes some effort. Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, causes pain, inflammation, and tenderness in the muscles inside the elbow and forearm. This condition is typically the result of overuse or general wear and tear of the tendons, bones, and muscles in Read More
September 2022 Hand Surgery Topic: De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Hello, I am Dr. Ayisha Livingstone, MD, a Fellowship trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. I reside and practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the South Florida Orthopedic Group. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at the University of Miami, and my Fellowship at the University of Read More
Esport athletes: No, it’s not just carpal tunnel
Billion-Dollar eSports Industry Not just for kids wasting a few hours, eSports has gained acceptance in high school, collegiate, and professional levels of athletics. There are over 150 US colleges with varsity eSports teams, with several offering scholarships totaling $9 million. The professional Read More
Tennis elbow: But I don’t even play tennis!
What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a major cause of pain along the outer elbow. Pain is usually worse with activities such as gripping, or with repetitive wrist motions. Patients with this condition often have tenderness along the outer (lateral) part of the Read More
July 2022 Hand Surgery Topic: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome… continued
Hello, I am Dr. Ayisha Livingstone, MD, a Fellowship trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. I reside and practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the South Florida Orthopedic Group. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at the University of Miami, and my Fellowship at the University of Read More
June 2022 Hand Surgery Topic: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hello, I am Dr. Ayisha Livingstone, MD, a Fellowship trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. I reside and practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the South Florida Orthopedic Group. I completed my Orthopedic Residency at the University of Miami, and my Fellowship at the University of Read More
Low Back Pain: When The Foundation Crumbles
Back pain can often be debilitating, but often can be managed depending on the cause. Most commonly, a strain/sprain of the low back muscles and tendons is the cause of acute low back pain and can often be treated with therapy and medications. Core weakness can predispose patients to being more Read More
Shoulder Pain: Treatment Options
Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain is one of the most common problems I see in our offices. There are many causes of shoulder pain ranging from overuse injuries in throwing athletes to dislocations from sports and trauma to arthritis and the most common cause which is rotator cuff dysfunction. The Read More