You’ve heard other people raving about how PRP treatment has helped them manage their musculoskeletal problem and move freely again, and now, you’re eager to learn more about it and see if it’s ever worth a try. Read on to get a general understanding of PRP treatment, particularly how it works, its orthopedic applications, and…
The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body. An estimated 2.5 million knee injuries send young athletes to the emergency room every year. Given its importance in day-to-day movement, a knee injury can be highly disruptive and keep you from the activities you enjoy. If you sustain a knee injury,…
A sports medicine doctor and a physical therapist are two different specialists. One is a licensed medical doctor (MD), while the other is a movement expert. The choice you make as to which one of the two you see can make a big difference in how you feel as well as the outcome of your…
Accidents and injuries are inevitable in sports. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, any physical activity carries its own set of risks. The high that comes from breaking a personal record can be easily wiped out by the pain that comes with a devastating injury. Sports injuries take on multiple forms and…
Regenerative medicine is defined as the use of natural methods to repair and replace damaged tissues in the body – whether due to injury or disease. In the field of orthopedics, regenerative medicine is often used in combination with other treatments to accelerate the healing of injuries and to tamp down chronic inflammation. One of…
