The Center for Sports Medicine & Wellness
When it comes to injuries, we understand that our patients want to avoid traditional surgery whenever possible. Compared to minimally invasive procedures, traditional surgery is much more difficult for patients to recover from and increases their risk of complications. It’s common for traditional surgery to be recommended to treat osteochondritis dissecans of the knee, but … Read more
Back pain is one of the most common conditions that adults deal with. It’s one of the most common reasons for missed days of work and one of the most prevalent causes of disability. However, annular tears, a prevailing cause of back pain, are not as well known as they should be. Considering that this … Read more
Bursitis affects about 9 million people in the United States, making it a fairly common condition. Ironically, the function of the bursae is to facilitate smooth and pain-free movement but when they become irritated and inflamed, the bursae can make movement limited and painful. If you or someone you know are suffering from this difficult … Read more
High-intensity interval training sessions, more commonly known as HIIT workouts, have become very popular. For anyone not familiar, HIIT workouts typically involve short sessions of high-intensity effort followed by recovery time. HIIT workouts can easily be modified for every person’s needs, which has likely added to its popularity. In addition to this, HIIT workouts have … Read more
Previously, patients that failed to gain relief from conservative treatment were forced to either undergo surgery or continue living with pain. Fortunately, cell-based therapies like bone marrow aspiration concentrate are now available and can heal a wide variety of conditions without surgery and without a long recovery period. Keep reading to learn more about bone … Read more
The meniscus plays an important role in movement that most of us probably take for granted. Without the help of these pieces of cartilage, it’ll be difficult to have much success in any sport. Unfortunately, meniscus tears are an incredibly common injury among athletes, both professional and recreational. In the past, a torn meniscus was … Read more
Every year, more than 2 million people are affected by and treated for plantar fasciitis, making it the most common cause of heel-related pain. It can affect anyone that is on their feet for significant periods of time, such as athletes, but it largely affects runners, due to the fact that it is an overuse … Read more
Located in the back of your heel, your Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in your body. This tendon connects the heel bone to the calf muscle. Tendons are bands of fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones and aid in the exertion of force from muscles. The Achilles tendon helps you move … Read more
There are a variety of spine conditions, and all of these spine conditions can have a variety of causes. These causes can include aging, daily wear and tear of the spine, or an injury, such as a sports injury. Fortunately, just as there are many causes and possible spine conditions that a person can develop, … 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