The Center for Sports Medicine & Wellness
An estimated 80% of adults age 55 and older show signs of having osteoarthritis on X-ray. However, only about 60% of these people experience symptoms related to this condition. This translates to about 240 million adults worldwide that deal with pain caused by osteoarthritis. With so many adults currently dealing with this pain, and so … 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
“Overhead athletes” refer to any athlete that participates in a sport that requires moving their upper arm and shoulder in an overhead arc. The most common overhead sports include baseball, softball, basketball, football, tennis, volleyball, and swimming. Participating in these sports places athletes at increased risk of shoulder injury because they require rapid and repetitive … 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
Whatever your activity level, you may participate in activities that put you at risk of developing chronic tendon pain. Even something as small as repetitive clicking of a mouse can lead to a condition like tendinosis. But if you’re suffering from tendon pain, is it possible to get treatment without traditional open surgery? At the … Read more
Rotator cuff injury is currently one of the most common causes of pain and disability among adults. In fact, almost 2 million US adults seek treatment for rotator cuff issues each year. Unfortunately, this injury weakens your shoulder, which can make even the most mundane activities impossible. This is an injury that can be incredibly … Read more