Engaging in sports involves exciting competitions, but it can also entail injuries. Sports injuries tend to happen most frequently to the knees, ankles, hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders. A key way to keep yourself strong and injury-free is through exercise. Your muscles need to be strong, limber and you need to teach your body “muscle […]
Sports Medicine
Considering Surgery: What To Ask Your Shoulder Surgeon
If you’ve been recommended for shoulder surgery, know that surgery of any kind is a huge undertaking. Ultimately, the decision to have surgery rests on you. This is your decision to make, and surgeons empower their patients by giving them all the information they need about the surgery, as well as ample time to make […]
What Should I Expect From My First Appointment With A Sports Medicine Doctor?
Similar to other appointments, visiting your sports medicine doctor for the first time can be overwhelming. Knowing what to expect from your initial visit can help you overcome your jitters and finally step into a clinic for the help you need. Your sports medicine doctor can help you maintain and improve the health of your […]
What Processes and Techniques Does a Sports Medicine Doctor Specialize In?
Injuries are par for the course if you’re an athlete – whether you’re an amateur, play high school or college sports, or are a professional athlete. In order to keep your body healthy and ready for play, you need to practice proper maintenance of your body as well as be ready for an efficient diagnosis […]
Protecting Your Joints
Our joints keep us mobile and productive, but they need to be treated with kindness just like the rest of the body. With overuse and a lack of proper maintenance of your body, they can suffer deterioration, inflammation, and injury. Let’s talk about some of the key ways in which you can keep your joints […]