As one of the most popular team sports, volleyball is an easy game to learn, play and enjoy. But for many players, both professional and amateur, the resulting injuries can take time to recover from. In my own personal experience playing volleyball and working with recreational athletes to elite, professional players like Kerri Walsh Jennings,…
You’re watching your favorite American college football team on TV Saturday night. It’s the fourth quarter, third down, and two yards to go. The ball is hiked and handed off to the running back who makes the first down! Unfortunately, he’s tackled by two players on the opposing team. When the play is whistled dead,…
The immune system is your body’s primary line of defense against things that can make you sick. Keeping your immune system in tip-top shape is becoming increasingly important in our changing world. The immune system works to protect you from the small dangers in the world – ranging from flu season to the recent coronavirus…
If you’ve ever felt a sharp ache on the outside of your hip that makes walking, climbing stairs, or even lying on your side uncomfortable, you may be dealing with hip bursitis. This condition happens when the bursa — a small fluid-filled sac near the hip joint — becomes irritated. It’s one of the most…
Backaches and pains can occur in individuals of all ages. From lower back pain to mid- and upper pain, when these aches occur, finding a way to alleviate the pain and pressure is what you crave. A back brace is an option to alleviate back pain, apply support to the back region and relieve pressure…
As a sports medicine physician, I’m a huge advocate for physical therapy. Between that and my mom being a PT, I’m always looking to add physical therapy resources to Sporty Doctor. Physical therapy does wonders for sports injuries, car accidents, or rehab in general. If you’re a medical professional or going through the rehab process,…
You use your knees daily to sit and walk. The constant use puts the complex joint at risk for injury. Common knee injuries include sprains, meniscus tears, ligament tears, and fractures. Most injuries can be treated with simple bracing and a focused physical therapy (PT) knee rehab program. To help my patients (and myself), I…
You might not realize it, but you use your shoulders daily to lift, reach, pull, push, carry, and press. Almost everyone will experience some form of painful shoulder and soreness during their lifetime – even if you don’t play sports. Sadly, in some cases, it can become a chronic problem. Chronic pain makes everyday activities…
Overuse of the elbow is often associated with a painful condition called tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis. Whether your elbow pain is coming from overuse, Tendinosis, or Tendonitis, physical therapy can help with preventing future pain. These tennis elbow exercises can help you prepare your muscles, tendons, and joints for the upcoming daily work routine….
Living with plantar fasciitis pain can be a challenge. As a sports medicine doctor, I see a lot of patients who experience heel inflammation and pain. I can definitely relate to their struggle. Because I’m on my feet all day at work, I also suffer from foot pain. To help my patients (and myself), I…
I’m on my feet for hours during the day. Combine that with my love of running on the beach, and it’s no wonder why I suffer from plantar fasciitis, a condition that causes heel pain and inflammation. As a sports medicine doctor, I also treat plantar fascia pain in my patients. That’s why I decided…
As a family physician practicing sports medicine, I see a lot of injuries. Although some are caused by accidents, most injuries can be prevented. In this post, I’ll share with you the 19 most common sports injuries. I’ll also provide some useful information to help with prevention, treatments and physical therapy exercises. Which Sports Have…
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