Are you having upper extremity surgery like shoulder surgery? You want to do everything you can to maximize your healing process. How you handle your postoperative care at home during the recovery period impacts your recovery. Your orthopedic doctor will instruct you about wound care, pain management, and physical therapy. In this blog, we will […]
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Overtraining Syndrome: Recognizing And Preventing Burnout with Sports Medicine
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 […]
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 […]
