Entries by orthosportsmed

Arthritis of the Neck

Article featured on TriHealth Arthritis of the Neck Natural wear and tear of the cervical spine causing arthritis of the neck. As you age, the discs that serve as cushions between vertebrae begin to bulge, shrink or weaken. This allows the vertebrae to start collapsing on one another. This causes pain, stiffness and loss of […]

3 Ways To Treat Shoulder Bone Spurs

Article featured on Modern Orthopedics You’re lifting the canoe onto your car’s roof rack when you feel it again—that pain and weakness through your shoulder and down your arm. Rubbing your shoulder joint, you wonder what on earth is going on and how you’re going to address it. If you’re experiencing unexplained pain in your […]

Common Pickleball Injuries & Prevention

Article featured on Towson Orthopaedic Associates Pickleball’s popularity had taken off since the pandemic with many participants surprised to learn the sport has been around for nearly 60 years. What is also surprising is the number of people getting hurt while playing. The appeal of the sport is that it is low impact and easy […]

7 Suggestions to Help With Mouse Shoulder

Article featured on The Leagrave Therapy Clinic If you work in an office, you probably spend hours every day with one arm extended on your mouse, clicking and dragging items. Mouse shoulder is a condition that can create shoulder pain from using a mouse with the computer for long periods of time due to poor […]

Osteoarthritis of the Hands

Article featured on Arthritis Foundation About half of all women and one-quarter of all men will experience the stiffness and pain of osteoarthritis (OA) of the hands by the time they are 85 years old. A degenerative disease that affects all the tissues of a joint, OA leads to the breakdown over time of the smooth, protective cartilage […]

Ways to Avoid Common Water Sports Injuries

Article featured on Fyzical Water sports enthusiasts often experience the thrill of gliding across waves and performing daring maneuvers. However, these activities come with inherent risks of injury, especially for those new to the sport or pushing their limits. As physical therapists, we’ve seen our fair share of injuries stemming from water skiing, surfing, and wakeboarding. […]

Causes & Treatments of Elbow Dislocations

Article featured on OrthoInfo When the joint surfaces of the elbow’s three bones are separated, the elbow is dislocated. Elbow dislocations can be complete or partial, and usually occur after a trauma, such as a fall, motor vehicle collision, or other accident. In a complete dislocation, the joint surfaces are completely separated. In a partial dislocation, the […]

Foot, Leg & Ankle Swelling

Article featured on Mount Sinai Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, especially among older people. Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs can cause swelling. This fluid buildup and swelling is called edema. Considerations Painless swelling may affect both legs and may include the calves or even […]

Most Common Summer Injuries in Adults

Article featured on BenchMark Physical Therapy As the warmer months arrive and the days get longer and sunnier, Americans are eager to make the most of the summer season. For many, that means resuming favorite outdoor sports and recreation activities and venturing out to explore new and familiar destinations. But summer fun often comes with […]