A sports medicine doctor and a physical therapist are two different specialists. One is a licensed medical doctor (MD), while the other is a movement expert. The choice you make as to which one of the two you see can make a big difference in how you feel as well as the outcome of your…
It might be alarming to feel some pain even after rotator cuff repair surgery. Rest assured, this is a common occurrence. Usually, the soreness is due to your shoulder recovering from the surgery itself or stiffness from the lack of movement. While your shoulder is healing, getting your range of motion back with stretching and…
Accidents and injuries are inevitable in sports. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, any physical activity carries its own set of risks. The high that comes from breaking a personal record can be easily wiped out by the pain that comes with a devastating injury. Sports injuries take on multiple forms and…
Sports injuries are very common in people who lead active lifestyles. Even the most physically fit and careful people will likely experience an injury at some point in their lifetime, either due to overuse, an accident, or poor conditioning or technique. If you’ve sustained an injury while gardening, playing golf, playing tennis, dancing, bicycling, or…
Teenagers in high school participate in school sports every year, which makes them prone to sports injuries. Basketball, softball, volleyball, and soccer are all physical contact sports, which can lead to a variety of injuries that need medical treatment. However, playing sports has many benefits, and you shouldn’t pull your children out of them out…
