By ATIPT Whether a sprinter, jumper, hurdler or long distance runner, track and field athletes are all at risk for the same common injuries if they aren’t careful. Among the most common overuse injuries is the frustrating and painful case of shin splints. The condition results from inflammation to the anterior or posterior muscles and…
Kirstin struggled with a debilitating knee condition for many years, made more challenging by her active job as a nurse at Shriner’s Hospital in Chicago. Though she underwent several different treatments for her knee, her pain persisted. She received an osteochondral allograft transplant in 2015 and is now able to continue helping patients heal. She…
By Lauren Levitt for Athletico Do you have shoulder, elbow or hand pain that has been lingering and now hurts more? Have you been experiencing discomfort in your hands while typing on the computer? Did your doctor make the diagnosis of tendonitis, tennis elbow, trigger finger or golfer’s elbow? For these healthcare needs and more,…
Is there a tangible benefit to playing different youth sports at different times of the year, even if a player intends to specialize on one? Dr. Joshua A. Blomgren: There is a benefit to playing different sports, much in the same way that it is beneficial to cross-train when you are a single-sport athlete. When…
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: The “female athlete triad” is a medical condition composed of eating disorder, irregular menstrual periods, and low bone density Girls in sports in which there is pressure to conform to a certain body image are particularly…
Running is one of the best full-body aerobic exercises known to mankind, great for burning calories and working multiple muscle groups. Unfortunately, it also leads to common running injuries, such as shin splints, a stress fracture or a heel spur. The good news is there is new research out that may give runners a guide…
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: Ankle sprains can be surprisingly tricky to recover from; a number of these will have ongoing issues needing therapy A simple way to test for readiness to return to play after an ankle injury is to…
Ask the Doctor I am a decent amateur golfer and regularly compete in a traveling league. I have been dealing with a shooting pain that radiates down my right leg. I have been diagnosed with a labral tear in my hip. I know I need to be treated, but I’m afraid that after surgery I…
Flexible protocols built from evidence based products To encourage patient engagement in overall health and selection of conservative treatments (which reduce the risk of long periods of inactivity and the related health issues), DJO Global launched Motion is Medicine and MotionCARE driven protocols. MotionCARE aims to help patients restore motion and improve their lives by…
Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain, but certainly not the only cause of a painful shoulder. Determining if a rotator cuff?tear is the cause of you pain depends on the symptoms and findings of your condition. Your doctor will look for some of the following signs to make the determination if…
By Steve Chmielewski for Athletico Physical Therapy Research in the past has identified that approximately 70% of upper extremity injuries in ice hockey occur during games and that approximately 50% of them can be defined as a sprain, strain, or a fracture.3 The most common diagnosed injury of the shoulder in hockey today is a…
WEIGHT GAIN What’s The Gut Got To Do With It Happy Spring, everyone! As we enter the new season, our thoughts turn to growth, gardens and all things green…. Did you know there’s also a “garden” in your gut? It’s comprised of a complex network of trillions of microorganisms that work together to help you…