May 13, 2020
The rotator cuff is comprised of 4 tendons that are located deep to the bigger deltoid muscle. The tendons of the rotator cuff provide dynamic stability to the shoulder joint with various movement. Due to their location, these tendons are susceptible to both (1) overuse injury and (2) acute/sudden injury. Overuse injury typically presents months, or even years, after repetitive shoulder use, specifically involving overhead movement.
Nov 21, 2019
One of the first documented instances in the media of a professional athlete undergoing a regenerative medicine procedure was Hines Ward who underwent a platelet rich plasma injection (PRP injection) prior to the 2009 Super Bowl. Since then, this treatment modality has been utilized extensively in the Sports Medicine field and is now commonly utilized by non-athletes as well. We have even advanced to using this powerful tool to help decrease inflammation and pain for patients undergoing spinal procedures.
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Aug 09, 2019
Ultrasound technology has been used in many areas of medicine as a means of evaluating internal organs and structures with real-time imaging. People are most familiar with ultrasound in its application during pregnancy. Nowadays, this same technology is being used by sports medicine physicians to help diagnose various injuries, including tendon, ligament, muscle, and joint and joint injuries. In fact, ultrasound is now being considered the stethoscope of the sports medicine physician.
Jul 26, 2019
Almost everywhere you turn these days you are going to see a medical advertisement for stem cell treatments promising the moon. Unfortunately, there are too many unethical practitioners out there irresponsibly leading the public to believe that these types of treatments are a cure all for everything from arthritis to multiple sclerosis.
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May 03, 2017
Yoga has become increasingly popular throughout our country with more & more people aware of the practice and willing to give it a try. But does it really work? What exactly does yoga do outside of improving our flexibility?
As a physical therapist and yogi (a person who practices yoga), I became interested in learning more about the physiology and science behind yoga. Was there actually literature out there to support the potential benefits?