A dislocated shoulder is the result of the head of the upper arm (the humerus) becoming either partially or fully dislodged from the glenoid socket. A very common injury amongst athletes -- especially those who participate in contact sports like football, soccer and gymnastics, each of which can [Read More]
Sports Injuries
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]
Recovery from a Dislocated Shoulder
Of all the joints in your body, the shoulder is by far the most versatile. Able to rotate in many directions and responsible for carrying heavy loads, this workhorse of a joint is also one of the most vulnerable for injury, the most common of which is dislocation. Below are the causes and symptoms [Read More]
Recovery from a Knee Ligament Injury
The knee contains four main ligaments that connect the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). These ligaments are tough, but they can be stretched or torn due to severe impact or overuse, including from playing sports or if you are injured in an accident. A ligament takes longer to heal than [Read More]
Bone Spurs in the Feet
When your foot is injured, the rest of your body suffers. Not only do the feet provide balance and mobility, they also serve as shock absorbers for the rest of your body. So if you are diagnosed with a bone spur in the feet, expect your feet to be anything but happy. Pressure on the Foot Bone [Read More]
