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
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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
April 2022 Hand Surgery Topic: Trigger Finger/Thumb
Hello, I am Dr. Ayisha Livingstone, MD, a Fellowship trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. I reside and practice in Fort Lauderdale, FL 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
Heat Illness: When it’s more than just a good sweat
As the weather begins to warm back up and spring sports are kicking in to gear, it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat illness, what to do, and most importantly, how to prevent heat illness. Today we are going to review a few of the major points everyone should be aware of, Read More
It’s All In The Hips
Hip pain can mean many different things to different people, so it’s important to be clear with your doctor when you say hip pain. Hip pain can generally be broken into 3 different areas. The front, side and back. Each of these regions means very different causes of pain and of course very different Read More
Heat or Ice for First Aid?
Everyone should know some basic first aid techniques, simple easy things you can do right away. One of the most helpful things to know for an injury is whether to use ice or heat. Here are a few things to store away in your memory for when the emergency occurs. The RICE Method “R-I-C-E” is an Read More
What Does My Knee Pain Mean?
We all have had, or will have knee pain at some point in time. Or maybe you have pain now. Maybe you’re wondering why does my knee hurt when I sit and then stand, or why does it only hurt when I climb the stairs, but not when I’m running? Actually, there is a specific name for this condition, Read More
Top 10 preventable injuries that happen at work
Getting hurt at work can have a huge impact on your life. An unexpected absence from work means you don’t have time to prepare. Missing time from work can mean missed pay checks. There is also a stack of paperwork that has to be completed for insurance purposes. Clearly, a work-related injury is Read More
How to adjust your workout as you age
Being an athlete is an excellent way to live a long, healthy life, but it requires some adjustments as you grow older. If you continue working out at 40 like you did at 25, you are risking serious injury. At this point in your life, you probably have a busy career, a couple of kids, and a Read More
Can you really get carpal tunnel syndrome from too much typing?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a misunderstood condition. Research studies have tried to identify the cause of CTS, but we still don’t know what actually causes the condition. We know that when the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel become swollen, you may experience symptoms that Read More