The Center for Sports Medicine & Wellness
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects more than 7 million adults in the US. Although this condition can affect anyone for various reasons, it is most commonly associated with military service members and veterans. This is because veterans are generally exposed to high-stress situations that civilians are not, especially during combat. Previously, veterans struggling with PTSD … Read more
The knee is the largest joint in your body. It’s also integral to movement, which is a large reason why it is so vulnerable to injury. One of the most common knee injuries, especially in athletes, is the development of a torn meniscus. This injury can make it difficult to move your knee, stopping athletes … Read more
Patellar tendonitis, more commonly known as jumper’s knee, is an unfortunately common condition affecting athletes. It’s especially common among athletes in jumping sports, but even recreational athletes can develop this sports injury. For those currently struggling, are patellar tendonitis treatment options available that don’t require surgery and significant downtime? Or better yet, can any steps … Read more
Dr. Shiple was recently featured on WINK News to speak about his revolutionary SpineRenu procedure. Rather than treating back pain with invasive surgical procedures, which often lead to a long, difficult recovery or even failed back surgery syndrome, Dr. Shiple has developed his very own regenerative option. Using biologic tissues that come from a patient’s … Read more
Each year, there are more than 3 million cases of carpal tunnel syndrome in the United States. However, this common condition can also be unfortunately debilitating. It’s disruptive and difficult to live with, but there is good news for those suffering from this condition: open surgery is not the only way it can be successfully … Read more
According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), about 3.5% of US adults are affected by PTSD every year. In addition to this, the APA estimates that as many as 1 in 11 people will be diagnosed with this condition in their lifetime. Because the Center for Sports Medicine and Wellness is dedicated to helping people … Read more
Many people think that orthopedics and sports medicine are the same things, and in many ways, they are similar. Both treat patients dealing with musculoskeletal issues, but both of these subfields of medicine are distinct. The question is if you have shoulder or elbow pain, is it best to be treated by sports medicine doctors … Read more
When discussing cell-based therapies, it doesn’t get much more advanced than Autologous Stem Cell Injections (ASCI). In fact, ASCI is currently one of the most advanced treatment options for a wide range of orthopedic conditions. This and other cell-based therapies are providing amazing results for sports and orthopedic medicine patients. The Center for Sports Medicine … Read more
Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments affecting US adults. It can be caused by a variety of issues and conditions, like degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and herniated discs. Unfortunately, many treatments for these conditions, especially surgical treatments, don’t have particularly high success rates. This leaves patients wondering how they can get … Read more
Some patients develop injuries or sports injuries and want to avoid surgery. Others develop these injuries or pain but simply aren’t candidates for surgery. Whatever group you fall into as a patient, non-operative orthopedic sports medicine is an option available to help you get relief from your pain, improve your body’s functioning, and have a … Read more