BASEBALL PLAYERS PRONE TO SHOULDER PROBLEMS
With baseball season in full swing, we figured it would be a good time to discuss shoulder injuries, which are very commonly seen in baseball players.Our shoulder structure allows for tremendous flexibility, and a large range of motion. With proper training, this allows for the unique ability to throw a…
THE IMPORTANCE OF REHAB AFTER SURGERY
Depending on the severity of the injury and the type of surgery, as well as other factors like age and activity level, you may need to participate in a formal rehabilitation program to regain strength and flexibility after your orthopedic surgery.Rehabilitation often takes three forms: physical therapy to increase your…
WHY FEMALE SOCCER PLAYERS SUFFER ACL INJURIES
After 2 two weeks of Olympics coverage, many viewers tuned in to enjoy the most popular sport on the planet – soccer. The popularity of the sport is at an all-time high, and individuals across the country are currently spending their summer months competing at various levels.Unfortunately, with an increase…
BENEFITS OF ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY
Arthroscopic surgery, which comes from the Greek words “arthros” (joint) and “scopos” (to look), is a surgical procedure that allows surgeons to view the inside of joints and surrounding spaces. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure often utilized to confirm a diagnosis made by physical examination and imaging studies. Surgeons…
HOW TO PREVENT KNEE INJURIES
Knee pain is often caused by either a one-time acute injury or repetitive motions that stress the knee over time, particularly as we age. But while many people will experience knee injuries at some point in their lives, there are ways to prevent them. Here are some tips on how…
FEMALES MUCH MORE PRONE TO SUFFER ACL INJURY
With the increased popularity of women’s sports and the new generation of aspiring female athletes, there has been a rise in female sports participation. However, the increase in participation has also revealed that females have a higher risk of damaging or tearing their ACL during athletic activity.Studies show that women…
STRENGTHENING YOUR KNEES AND SHOULDERS
Most people forget how much targeted exercises can help when it comes to strengthening and injury prevention, especially when it comes to commonly injured body parts like the knees and the shoulders. The knees and the shoulders are often injured due to the high ranges of motion that tear the…
SHOULDER EXERCISES
Instructor: Hello. My name is Susan Bass and I’m a physical therapist. Today I’m going to give a little talk on shoulder rehabilitation. The purpose of this talk is to help teach you some exercises to prevent shoulder injury and improve balance and coordination around the joint. First, we are…
WHEN CAN I RETURN TO WORK AFTER ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY?
A: This will vary from patient to patient, and often depends on your occupation. It is important that you take enough time off of work as you can in the beginning of your recovery. On average, Dr. Millstein recommends taking at least 1 week off of work after your rotator…
SPORTS MEDICINE
What people often ask me is what sports medicine is? Do I treat professional athletes? Am I limited to the types of people I treat? And for me, the great thing about sports medicine is again that I’m treating people like myself who want to have to work, go for…