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Whether you are a professional athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or a weekend warrior, working with a sports medicine physician is one of the best decisions you can make for both your health and fitness/performance goals. A sports medicine physician is an orthopedic doctor with advanced training and knowledge in the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of…
Bursitis hip occurs when the bursa becomes inflamed. Bursae are tiny fluid-filled sacs that cushion the structures near your joints and reduce movement friction. Bursitis commonly affects the hips of women and middle-aged individuals, which makes it difficult to move the upper torso and lower legs. It can develop because of injury, overuse, spinal abnormalities,…
Knee replacement surgery is a procedure that involves replacing the diseased or damaged knee (either partially or totally) with a prosthesis. If you have advanced knee arthritis, you may be a good candidate for the procedure. It is worth noting that, just like any type of surgery, knee replacement surgery has potential risks of complications—something…
Each year, there are over 80,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs performed in operating rooms across the country. ACL injuries are very common, especially in people with more active lifestyles – particularly athletes. A suspected ACL injury should be evaluated soon after the incident. Treatment for an ACL injury will depend on the severity of…
You use your wrists while accomplishing almost every task – typing on your gadgets, driving, cooking, cleaning, and even reading a book. That is why pain in your wrist can truly interfere with living normally. Let’s talk about how to know when it is time to see a doctor for your wrist pain, and where…
The act of putting on and taking off a shirt requires movement of the entire shoulder joint and your arm. With the shoulder joint’s range of motion, this should be easy. However, injuries to the joint or the soft tissues surrounding it can make this simple task challenging. If suddenly you are struggling to put…
Being physically active or playing sports does wonders for your body. However, it also ups your risk for sports injuries. While these conditions are common for physically active individuals and athletes, they are treatable and preventable. Are you a physically active person? Here are the most common sports injuries, how they are treated, and what…
Year-round practices, games, and competitions can make being an athlete very physically demanding, which can put players at risk of injuries. One of the most common sports injuries involves the knee due to all the running and jumping involved in nearly all sports. Your child’s dedication to sports that involve high impact and collisions may…
A shoulder joint that has been damaged by arthritis, a fractured shoulder bone, or a severely torn rotator cuff may be restored to its normal function through shoulder replacement surgery. After healing from the surgery, you are likely to be fully free from shoulder pain and will regain your range of motion in your arm….
Overuse is one of the most common reasons why we feel pain in our bodies. Athletes are highly susceptible to overuse injuries because of how much – and how forcefully – they use their muscles, joints, and bones. Runners, in particular, are likely to experience pain in their legs. They are especially susceptible to shin…
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