You likely have heard the term “burnout.” Did you know burnout equates to an actual sports medicine diagnosis called overtraining syndrome? It’s true. Both professional and amateur athletes can harm their goals, their bodies and their mental health when they train too much and in the wrong ways. Thankfully, your sports medicine doctor can help […]
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How to Prepare for Your First Appointment with a Joint Specialist
You and your primary care physician believe you would benefit from seeing a joint specialist. You have set up your first appointment and now wonder what to expect. Preparing for your first appointment can help you get the most out of your visit and start you on the path towards improved joint health. Here’s how […]
Maintaining Healthy Joints: Lifestyle Tips and Exercises
Healthy joints are important, because they allow for the smooth movement and flexibility of the arms and shoulders, which are used in daily activities. Injury or joint diseases can make it difficult to do things with your arms and limit your range of motion, which can keep you from a productive and active lifestyle. Small […]
Navigating Bursitis Surgery: Relief for Inflamed Shoulder Joints
Shoulder bursitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between tendons and bones in the shoulder joint. The pain and other symptoms can interfere with your daily life, and non-surgical methods may not produce the desired outcomes. When conservative treatments fail to provide adequate […]
Shoulder Instability: Surgical Solutions for Joint Stabilization
Shoulder instability is a condition characterized by the abnormal movement of the shoulder joint due to the separation of the humeral head from the glenoid. This can occur when the structures that support and stabilize the shoulder, from the ligaments to the labrum and capsule, become damaged from tearing or detachment. There are surgical solutions […]
