Avoid Major Injuries With These Fitness Conditioning Tips
As an orthopedic surgeon, I know all too well the damage that years of wear and tear can do to the joints of the body. Sports can also be a major challenge to the joints, tendons, ligaments and...
View ArticleArthroscopic Chrondroplasty
A thick tissue called articular hyaline cartilage covers the surface of the knee, acting like a shock absorber and preventing the bones from rubbing against each other. However, osteoarthritis, sports...
View ArticleACL Reconstruction
How many times have you read a national news report about a superstar athlete tearing his or her ACL and being sidelined for weeks during recovery? But it’s not just football, soccer or baseball stars...
View ArticleACL Injuries in Women
Although ACL injuries are common in both men and women who play sports, women seem to be at greater risk. Why women are more prone to tearing the ACL is not completely understood, but there is some...
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What Every Parent Should Know About Youth Sports Injuries
Sports can be a great experience for children and teens, teaching them teamwork, discipline, confidence and leadership skills. Being physically active helps build strong muscles and bones, but...
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PRP Therapy: What is it and does it work?
Platelet-Rich Plasma, better known as PRP Therapy, is a new cutting-edge treatment designed to accelerate healing and relieve the pain of orthopedic injuries without the need for surgery....
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Don’t Be a Weekend Warrior This Memorial Day
This coming weekend, millions of Americans will celebrate Memorial Day with a weekend of social and recreational activities list. Whatever your plans are it’s important to remember not to overdo it...
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Summer, Baseball & Sports Injuries
What could be more all-American than hot dogs and baseball in the summertime? We’re fortunate in the Fort Myers area to have our own home team, the Fort Myers Miracle playing at Hammond Stadium....
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