Sport Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
It’s too common to hurt yourself during exercise, physical activity, or sports. The injuries you sustain during athletic activities like sports and non-athletic activities like exercise are branded as sports injuries. According to an estimate, approximately 3.5 million sports injuries occur annually in the United States. These injuries can be mild or severe as well…
Did you know that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is used as treatment for sports injuries, wound healing, and recover after surgery? PRP therapy promotes tissue healing and growth. However, optimal healing and pain relief don’t stop once the procedure is over — in fact, a large part of it depends on what you do after….
Stem cells have been part of the medical conversation for a long time now. Its use in medicine has been largely debated, specifically regarding its risks, benefits, and ethical concerns. This form of regenerative medicine is used to repair damaged tissues from aging, disease, and injury. Research has focused on stem cells’ unique characteristics and…
People who lead active lives know that no matter how careful we are, we can’t prevent every injury. Runners, in particular, are prone to injuries to the knees, legs, and feet. While many of these injuries aren’t severe, and we can address them with home remedies, some injuries need attention from a medical expert. What…
Since the concept of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment was first developed in the 1970s, the regenerative treatment approach has significantly grown in popularity. Today, healthcare professionals and patients alike are raving about its effectiveness in addressing various medical problems. In the field of orthopedics, PRP treatment is becoming a widely used option for the conservative…
Maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle is a big help to your physical and mental health. However, you might find yourself unmotivated to exercise. Or perhaps your body is not cooperating as well as you’d like. Handling these hiccups is the key to continue living an active life. When maintaining a healthy lifestyle gets tough, here…
An orthopedic doctor is a medical professional who focuses on keeping your muscles and bones healthy. Your muscles and bones form the musculoskeletal system, which provides structure to the body and allows you to move around. It also includes connective tissues like ligaments and tendons. An orthopedic doctor can diagnose and treat all kinds of…
Regular physical activity is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. However, excessive exercise can increase the risk of injury, especially if you push your body too hard. If you sustain a sports injury or would like to know how to prevent it, it’s worth visiting a sports medicine doctor. During your appointment, here are…
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative medicine treatment modality that involves drawing a small amount of the patient’s blood, processing it in a centrifuge, then injecting the activated platelets directly into their injured or diseased area. Platelets are tiny blood cells that bind together whenever a blood vessel gets damaged, either due to injury…
By their very nature, sports are physically demanding and require a great deal of stamina. If you’ve ever been involved in sports, you may be very familiar with your own susceptibility to injuries. However, just because your sport is risky doesn’t mean you should stop playing it. Having adequate knowledge of preventive strategies and first-aid…
