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What is Sports Medicine? Sports Medicine is a specialty within the field of Orthopedic Surgery dedicated to preventing, diagnosing, and treating injuries or degenerative conditions in patients seeking to remain physically active in sports, work, recreation, or activities of daily living. It is a multidisciplinary field that involves orthopedic surgeons, non-operative physicians, physical therapists, exercise...
Sports medicine and physical therapy are pivotal in healthcare, focusing on treating and rehabilitating injuries, yet they differ significantly in their approaches. Understanding the difference between sports medicine and physical therapy can help you choose the right care for your needs. Sports medicine is dedicated to preventing, diagnosing, and treating sports-related injuries. It is a...
Pitcher’s elbow is a repetitive-use injury typical of pitchers that can be treated with rest, physical therapy, and for some people, surgery.
Nerve stimulation is a chronic pain management technique that can be used if other conservative treatments fail to provide results or improve quality of life.
Learn how to identify symptoms of a torn calf muscle, what to do about it, and how long recovery will take.
While there are known risks for knee replacement at 300 pounds or heavier, there is no strict weight limit that makes this procedure riskier or completely safe.
Learn the signs of a Colles wrist fracture, what causes it, treatment options and recovery, and when to seek emergency medical care.
Active seniors with arthritis or injury causing pain in the ankle and foot may benefit from subtalar joint fusion.
Learn about trigger points in the neck that cause pain and how trigger point injections can provide relief.
Our joint experts explain some common causes of knee pain when bending and straightening at the joint.
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