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Hamstring Injured? Here’s What to Do Next

Hamstring injuries are quite common, whether you’re a bona fide jock, a weekend warrior, or one who prefers more gentle exercise. Learn why it’s important to know how severe your injury is and what to do after that first twinge of pain.

Nov 1st, 2022

Customizing Your Knee Replacement

Chronic knee pain, inflammation, and limited mobility aren’t sustainable, especially in the long run. Learn about important customization inroads that have been made with knee replacement, making it a successful, popular option. Read more here.

Oct 9th, 2022

Do You Have Tendinitis or Bursitis in Your Shoulder?

The shoulder is a joint that can be affected by multiple conditions. Two common but painful ones are tendinitis and bursitis. Learn about each and what treatments are available that provide relief from pain and limited movement, here.

Sep 14th, 2022

A Closer Look at How the Knee Works (And What Can Go Wrong)

Your knees are workhorse joints, and impressively designed. They’re also vulnerable to deterioration and injury. Learn about your knee’s inner workings and treatments for knee pain and immobility here.

Aug 9th, 2022

Healthy Habits that Support Your Bone Health

Your bones allow you to move, store and release minerals and fat, make blood, and protect your organs. You can do a lot to keep them strong and healthy. Learn more here.

Jul 11th, 2022

Tips for Protecting Your Hamstring

Hamstring strains and tears are common injuries, whether or not you’re an athlete. Learn more about types of hamstring injuries, their unpleasant symptoms, treatment options, and very importantly, what you can do to prevent them.

Jun 1st, 2022

What Every Baseball Player Should Know About the Rotator Cuff

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that envelop your shoulder. Baseball players tend to injure their rotator cuffs easily, but there’s a host of treatments and procedures available to free you from pain and restore your mobility.

May 1st, 2022

Here’s How Your Hip Works

Your hip is a workhorse joint, which is why it’s prone to conditions and injuries that cause debilitating hip pain and limited movement. Learn more about how your hip works and treatments for hip pain, here.

Apr 1st, 2022

Should You Treat Your Knee or Consider Arthroscopy?

Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery that can solve many knee problems when conservative treatments have failed. Read on to learn about why this solution is preferred over traditional open surgery and the benefits it brings patients.

Mar 1st, 2022

Does a Hamstring Tear Heal on Its Own?

Hamstring injuries are common, but that doesn’t make them any less painful and limiting. Learn about types of hamstring tears and successful treatments for each here.

Feb 1st, 2022

4 Common Causes of Rotator Cuff Tears

Two to four million individuals suffer rotator cuff problems annually, and rotator cuff tears are some of the most common. Pain and severely limited mobility leave your shoulder useless. Learn about the common causes of tears and their treatments here.

Jan 1st, 2022

Are Bone Spurs Serious?

Bone spurs are bony lumps that grow on the bones near your joints. Some cause no symptoms, while others can really affect your quality of life. Learn more about the symptoms and effective treatments here.

Dec 1st, 2021

Preparing for Your Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee replacement surgery is appropriate when conservative treatments fail, and worsening pain and limited mobility are overtaking your life. If this procedure is in your future, learn how you can prepare so that surgery and recovery go smoothly.

Nov 1st, 2021

Imaging Tests that Aid in Your Orthopedic Diagnosis

Imaging tests are essential tools your doctor uses when working to accurately diagnose your condition and bring you relief. Learn about the main types of imaging tests used in diagnosing orthopedic problems, and how they inform your treatment plan.

Oct 4th, 2021

What Causes Meniscus Damage?

A meniscus injury is one of the most common knee injuries there is, because it’s so easy to do. Learn about what causes these injuries, how you can prevent them, and effective treatments, including an advanced surgical solution.

Sep 1st, 2021

Tips for Supporting Your Muscle Health

Your muscles are some of your body’s most critical tissues. The health and strength of your muscles impacts everything, from your energy to your bone strength. Learn about how to enhance your muscle health here.

Aug 10th, 2021

Here’s How You Can Avoid a Hamstring Injury

Your hamstrings are the muscles on the backs of your thighs, and they do a lot, allowing you great range of movement. Hamstring injury is also the No. 1 sports injury. Learn about symptoms, injury types, and steps you can take to avert getting hurt.

Jul 27th, 2021

3 Ways Exercise Can Support Your Joint Health

Exercise supports your health in myriad ways, but did you know that movement is magic for your joints? Learn about some of the most significant gifts you can give your joints by getting — and staying — physically active.

Jun 23rd, 2021

Your Shoulder Joint Explained

A complex joint, your shoulder allows you to do everything from throw a ball to execute amazing dance moves. This also makes it vulnerable to injury and degeneration, though. Learn about innovative shoulder treatments here.

May 13th, 2021

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Chronic Hip and Groin Pain

Athletic and everyday activities can cause pain that often heals in time, but if it becomes chronic, it’s time to seek care. If your pain is in your hip or groin, you may have femoral acetabular impingement (FAI). Here's what you need to know.

Apr 11th, 2021

When to See a Doctor About Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain stems from many conditions, and when conservative treatments don’t work, a surgical solution may be the answer. Learn more about shoulder repair and replacement procedures here, and don’t suffer any longer.

Mar 7th, 2021

Signs of a Rotator Cuff Injury

Shoulder pain can really cramp your style, and the added insult of limited mobility really stinks. Learn about different rotator cuff injuries, the many symptoms they cause, and the effective treatments available.

Feb 9th, 2021

When to Consider Knee Arthroscopy

Knee pain has many causes, and conservative treatment often provides relief. If a knee injury presents persistent pain or limited mobility, knee arthroscopy might be the answer. Learn when to consider it and the problems it addresses.

Jan 7th, 2021

Signs of a Hamstring Injury

The signs of a hamstring injury are unmistakable and painful, but how do you know if it’s a strain or a tear, mild or severe? Learn how to spot the signs and find effective, mobility-restoring treatments.

Dec 1st, 2020

Hip and Groin Pain? It May be Femoral Acetabular Impingement

If you feel pain in your hip or groin, hear a clicking sound when you move your hip, or suffer from hip-related reduced mobility, you may have femoral acetabular impingement (FAI). Learn about the condition and effective treatment options here.

Nov 8th, 2020

What to Expect After Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Your shoulder is the key to so many essential movements required for playing sports, working, and living day-to-day. When this joint sustains enough damage, you may need shoulder replacement surgery. Find out what the recovery process is like here.

Oct 8th, 2020

Arthroscopy For a Torn Meniscus

A severe meniscus tear can lay you flat in no time, but arthroscopic surgery provides relief from the pain and brings back your mobility. Learn about the meniscus itself, the risk factors for a tear, and the benefits of this advanced treatment.

Sep 21st, 2020

The Science Behind ACL Repair

Whether you’re an avid athlete or not, ACL injuries are common and painful. When other treatments don’t work, arthroscopic repair surgery may be the best option. Learn about the sophisticated surgery, aftercare, and recovery here.

Aug 23rd, 2020

Exercises to Ensure Knee Stability

Knee strength and stability is key to avoiding injury, staving off chronic conditions, and recovering from surgery. Learn about easy exercises you can do to make your knees “rock solid.”

Jul 23rd, 2020

5 Tips to Prevent an ACL Injury

An ACL injury is usually sudden, audible, painful, and not easy or quick to recover from. Learn what you can do to lower your risk for this type of injury and an advanced surgical option available to you if you do.

Jun 22nd, 2020

When is it Time For a Knee Replacement?

If you’ve suffered for years with knee pain, it might be time to take the plunge and have your knee replaced, but how do you know for sure? Learn here about what makes knee replacement advisable.

May 26th, 2020

Knowing the Difference Between a Cam or Pincer FAI

The hip and groin pain you experience with femoral acetabular impingement, or FAI, are no joke. Learn about the two types of FAI here, and the treatment options available.

Apr 9th, 2020

How Shoulder Arthroscopy Can Treat Biceps Tendon Disease

Shoulder arthroscopy isn’t just for shoulders anymore. The minimally invasive surgical procedure could be the answer if you suffer from several other painful orthopedic problems, too, including biceps tendon disease.

Mar 5th, 2020

What Causes Frozen Shoulder and How You Can Fix It

Did you know that, like water, your shoulder can freeze over time, and then thaw? Trouble is the pain and immobility can be long-lasting. There’s a minimally invasive surgical option that’s now available if more conservative treatments have failed.

Feb 1st, 2020

The Anatomy of a Rotator Cuff Injury

You likely use your shoulders a lot. Because of this, your chances of injuring your rotator cuffs are considerable. Read on to learn how you can injure your rotator cuffs and what the symptoms are if you do.

Jan 1st, 2020

Why Physical Therapy Makes All the Difference in Your Rehab

When you have experienced an injury or had surgery, you need time to heal. You want to get back to doing all the things you need and want to do as quickly as possible. Physical therapy makes your rehab more effective and as short as possible.

Dec 1st, 2019

Top Signs Your Meniscus May Be in Trouble

Your meniscus plays a part in helping you run, walk, and bend your knee. To prevent a full tear, read on to learn a few signs that your meniscus may be in trouble.

Nov 1st, 2019

When Should You Consider a Complete Joint Replacement?

Painful joints make daily activities more difficult. If you’ve tried more conservative treatments without effective pain relief, that might indicate the need for a complete joint replacement.

Oct 1st, 2019

Here's How Your Shoes Affect Your Knee Pain

Wearing the wrong kind of shoes can wreak havoc on your body and make it difficult to walk and stand. It’s important you pay attention to your footwear to avoid any problems. Keep reading to learn more.

Sep 1st, 2019

What Causes Hamstring Injuries?

Hamstring injuries can cause a ton of pain, while simultaneously making it difficult to complete daily tasks. The level of injury may provide a clue to its cause. Read on to learn more.

Aug 22nd, 2019

How Successful is Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

Shoulder injuries can cause great pain and limit the use of your arms. When other surgeries and therapies don’t work, it may be time to get a shoulder replacement.

Jul 16th, 2019

Why Female Athletes are More Prone to ACL Tears Than Their Male Counterparts

An ACL injury can be unbelievably painful for anyone. Yet female athletes are more likely to suffer from an anterior cruciate ligament tear. Here’s why.

Jun 18th, 2019

Returning to Sports After Shoulder Surgery: What You Need to Know

Being benched with a shoulder injury can be frustrating, but returning too early to your sport can cause more damage and sideline you longer. Read on to learn what you need to know before getting back in the game.

May 21st, 2019

What Are My Treatment Options for Femoral Acetabular (Hip) Impingement?

Your hips are complex joints that rely on everything fitting together perfectly for optimal function. When something interferes with this function, it can throw your entire joint off balance, as well as your life.

Apr 4th, 2019

What to Expect When Recovering From Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee replacement surgery can give you back your active lifestyle, but be prepared for the time and effort it takes to get there. Are you considering knee replacement surgery? Here’s what to expect during the several months of recovery after surgery.

Mar 2nd, 2019

5 Tips for Preventing Sports-Related Shoulder Injuries

If you love nothing more than swinging a golf club, bat, or racket on the weekends, you need to protect your shoulders to stay in the game. Here are 5 tips that will help you wave goodbye to shoulder injuries.

Feb 1st, 2019

How Shoulder Arthroscopy Can Help Treat Shoulder Injuries

Have you sustained a shoulder injury during sports, work, or another accident? Find out how a shoulder arthroscopy can help you fully heal from shoulder conditions. Here’s what you need to know about this minimally invasive procedure.

Jan 9th, 2019

5 Most Common Conditions Treated With Knee Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that allows a physician to see inside a joint. It dramatically reduces patient pain and recovery time.

Dec 31st, 2018

Excessive Friction in Your Hip Joint Can Cause Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI)

If you're having hip pain, you might have FAI. Knowing what symptoms to look for is the first step in getting the best treatment to relieve your symptoms. Find out what causes FAI and how it's treated.

Nov 27th, 2018

The 10 Most Common Ways You Can Damage Your Meniscus

Knee pain can stop you in your tracks. And meniscus damage, which can occur during activity or due to degeneration of this cushioning cartilage, could be the cause. Be aware of the 10 most common ways you could damage your meniscus.

Oct 29th, 2018

e-vive: Revolutionizing STIM Therapy

As an orthopedic surgeon focused on sports medicine, I am constantly aware of how important rehab is post-op.

Mar 7th, 2017

Averting Joint Damage Due to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Averting Joint Damage Due to Rheumatoid Arthritis Do you suffer from joint stiffness or swelling on a daily basis? Then you face a higher risk of incurring damage to your joints.

Feb 1st, 2017

How Torn Hamstrings are Repaired

If you’ve injured your hamstring, letting nature run its course may not be the best way to heal. Torn hamstrings often benefit from a little surgical intervention to make sure you regain full function of this important group of muscles.

Sep 26th, 2018

Advice for Speeding Recovery From Shoulder Replacement Surgery

If you’ve decided to have your shoulder joint replaced, there’s a lot you can do afterwards to make sure you recover as quickly as possible.

Aug 24th, 2018

What Is Frozen Shoulder?

If you’ve had pain and stiffness in your shoulder for months but don’t recall hurting it, it’s possible that you have a frozen shoulder. The good news is that it’s treatable and usually resolves; the bad news is that it could take some time.

Jul 25th, 2018

5 Tips to Protect Your Knees As You Age

Our bodies start to change as we get older, and particularly after 50, our joints start wearing out. The good news is there are steps you can take to protect your knee joints and keep yourself moving for decades yet to come.

Jun 18th, 2018

Never Give Up: Christina McNamara Schmidt’s Journey

When a hamstring surgery went wrong for triathlete Christina McNamara Schmidt, she didn’t give up. And neither did Dr. Struan Coleman. Here’s how one woman met the right doctor in order to get back into the game.

May 30th, 2018