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Finding the Right Sports Medicine Doctor

January 6, 2023

Athlete is sitting on the bed with pillow below his knees listening to the physical therapist explaining knee anatomy to him on the chart and what is a problem with his knee.

Anyone who plays sports, whether as a profession or for recreational purposes or is living an active lifestyle, needs the expertise of a sports medicine doctor to stay fit and active. A sports medicine doctor is a medical professional who diagnoses sports injuries, treats them, and prevents them from getting in the way of your

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5 Ways to Treat Elbow Injuries

December 2, 2022

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The elbow joint is a hinge joint responsible for several important tasks, such as rotating your forearm, moving your hand toward and away from the body, and bending and straightening the elbow. Injuries to the elbow are common among baseball pitchers, golfers, boxers, and tennis players but can also happen to anyone performing activities that

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How Do You Treat a Torn Meniscus

November 11, 2022

Traumatologist pointing pen to meniscus in a knee-joint anatomical teaching model, close-up. Human torn meniscus treatment concept

A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries, particularly in athletes and people who play sports for fun. It is more common in older people and people with knee arthritis –arthritis causes the cartilage in your knees to wear down, get weaker, and thus more prone to tears. Torn meniscus symptoms include

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