Responsibilities of a Sports Medicine Physician
Whether you are a professional or amateur athlete, you are susceptible to certain injuries. These injuries may be from practicing, warming up, or performing extensive physical activities, and a sports medicine physician can address these problems quickly. These specialized doctors are trained to guide you through relieving pain, healing, and improving your physical performance – […]
Common Sports Injuries in the Fall
The fall season is a great time to participate in sports such as football. The weather is beautiful, and people of all ages are participating in sports in school and college or recreationally. While the fall season is great for sports, it also comes with the possibility of sports-related injuries. Listed below are some of […]
Best Sports Exercises and Habits for Runners
Running is a terrific form of high-impact, aerobic exercise, but it can put quite a strain on the body – especially the knees, ankles, and hips. By implementing a few guiding principles, you can minimize the chances for an orthopedic (musculoskeletal) injury and keep enjoying running regularly. Let’s talk about those principles so you can […]
Fun Facts about Sports Medicine
Sports medicine is an often misunderstood field of medicine. Some people assume it’s an elite and specific part of medicine that keeps high-performing athletes on top of their game. Others believe they believe sports medicine is the art of taking care of bumps, bruises, and sprains on the playing fields or locker room. However, sports […]
What To Look For In A Sports Medicine Physician
Sports medicine isn’t just for professional athletes. True, they push their bodies to the limit and their performance may not be attainable for the average casual participant, but anyone who enjoys sports or regular physical activity can benefit from seeing a sports medicine physician. Whether you suffer from a sudden injury, such as a sprained […]
The Unexpected Benefits of Seeing a Sports Medicine Specialist
If you engage in any kind of sport – whether it’s softball, basketball, golf, tennis, bowling, etc. – there is a good chance that at some point, you’ll sustain some sort of injury. If you are injured severely enough to require medical assistance, it could take time for you to regain full strength and mobility. […]
Why Robotic Knee Replacement is More Accurate
The knee is made up of bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and tendons, all working as one. What makes knee injuries complicated is they could be caused by stress or damage to any of these parts. The knee sits in the middle of three bones: the tibia (your shinbone), the femur (thighbone), and the patella (the […]
Spotlight on Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Jeffrey Carroll
Everybody has a story about why they became who they are today, and doctors are no different. Skilled orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Carroll gave us a little insight into his story – what he enjoys outside of work when he’s not treating his patients for joint pain and fractures, and why he became an orthopedic […]
How to Prevent Sports Injuries
Playing a sport comes with many great effects – discipline, accomplishment, and teamwork to name just a few. However, whether you are a seasoned athlete or a recreational novice, you can still suffer from sports injuries. These can happen suddenly or build gradually from overuse. To ensure that you can play your sport for many […]