Sport Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
Common treatment options for various sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions include the RICE method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), oral medications, and physical therapy. Sometimes, however, more intensive treatment is warranted in order to achieve long-lasting pain relief and improved function. New developments in the field of medicine include regenerative medicine, which enables the body…
A sports medicine physician specializes in comprehensive care, prevention, and treatment of injuries and illnesses for athletes and active individuals. Many of the conditions they treat are soft tissue injuries that occur from sports and other physical activities. These include partial or complete tearing of tendons and ligaments, muscle pulling, cartilage damage, and sprains. Here…
Orthopedic surgeons are doctors specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, disorders, and diseases. They have the training and experience necessary to treat common and complex orthopedic issues using an individualized approach that may include a combination of nonsurgical and surgical treatment methods. Sports and work-related injuries and joint diseases are all within the area…
Playing sports requires dedication, training, and taking care of your body to prevent injuries. Sports injuries can have a long-term impact on your health and performance, and that’s why you should manage your workouts, sports play, and health properly. Most Common Sports Injuries and Their Causes The most common sports injuries professional athletes and weekend…
If you are searching for an advanced treatment for your orthopedic injury or condition, look no further than stem cell therapy. This innovative and state-of-the-art treatment can alleviate pain and accelerate healing when other treatments fail to give you good results. If you have an orthopedic injury that you suffered when playing a sport, exercising,…
Do you have shoulder pain that keeps you up at night or prevents you from using your arm to its full capacity? If so, you probably have a shoulder injury or condition that’s causing pain symptoms and restricting your strength and movement. While many shoulder injuries and conditions can be treated with conservative treatments, some…
Anyone who enjoys a relatively active lifestyle that includes exercise and playing sports, such as basketball, tennis, or golf, can expect to sustain an injury at some point. While many people with minor injuries would rather treat them at home, injury treatment can be tricky. For injuries that are sustained from physical activities, there is…
A meniscus tear is common in accidents that affect the knee. A torn knee cartilage can be a debilitating injury because it challenges your balance, mobility, function. The function of the knee cartilage or meniscus is to absorb shock and provide stability to your knee joint. When the cartilage tears, the symptoms are hard to…
Stenosing tenosynovitis, better known as trigger finger, is a common hand condition that is usually caused by repetitive gripping, which irritates the tendons in the fingers. Those with professions that require repetitive hand use and prolonged gripping are at a higher risk of developing trigger finger. Additionally, women, people above the age of 40, those…
Almost everyone has experienced at least a minor sprain or strain in their lives. However, most people cannot tell the difference between the two. While they may sound similar, there is a difference between the two injuries. Let’s take a look at what sprains and strains are and what the difference between them is. Sprain…
