A rotator cuff tear is one of the injuries caused by overuse, sports, or exercise. If you have this injury, it means you have either a partial or full tear of the tendons and muscles that make up the rotator cuff. This group of soft tissues keep the upper arm in the shoulder socket and stabilize the [Read More]
Sports Medicine
When To See A Sports Medicine Physician
A sports medicine physician or sports medicine doctor is a specialist in treating conditions that affect people with active lifestyles, including those who play sports. A sports medicine physician is trained in the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of conditions and injuries sustained during [Read More]
An Overview of Sports Medicine
Sports medicine isn’t only for athletes, it’s also for those who have an injury that tends to be common among athletes. If you’ve sustained a musculoskeletal injury while carrying out your responsibilities in your job, while working on your favorite hobby, or while just doing things around the [Read More]
Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy
For everyone from children playing Saturday soccer games to professional athletes to weekend warriors, every one of them considers themselves athletes. And if they are injured, they all want to get back onto the field or court as soon as possible. The difference is that professional athletes have [Read More]
Physical Therapy After an Injury
One of the most misunderstood aspects of orthopedic treatment is physical therapy. Why do so many patients dislike PT? Well, they may not like the idea of having to force an injured body through exercises that may be uncomfortable. Also, it can be inconvenient to make time in your life for [Read More]
