When coming to the orthopedist/sports medicine doctor, many patients often need and want injections. Knowing what is coming can help relieve a lot of the procedural anxiety, and make the process less painful and an overall easier experience. In general it comes down to localizing, sterilizing, Read More
Sports
Nutrition-Tis the season!
As the holidays approach, it is important to keep in mind the overall nutritional recommendations and guidelines for maintaining a healthy weight through the season. You’ve been working hard all year, don’t let a few days or weeks derail it. Note that I say nutrition, not diet. Certainly, there are Read More
Common Ways People Tear Their ACL
The Anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the four major ligaments in the knee joint. It helps maintain the rotational stability of your knee and prevents the shinbone from slipping in front of the thigh bone as it connects the thighbone to the shinbone. It helps with bending and rotating Read More
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
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
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
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