Shoulder pain exacts a large toll on society at large. Shoulder pain is a significant cause of disability and leads to quality of life issues. Shoulder pain has
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Alternative to Knee Replacement: Knee Joint Distraction
Osteoarthritis of the knee can cause severe pain and quality of life issues. Knee pain due to arthritis can be disabling when it has progressed to its most
Partial Menisectomy: Common Cause Of Arthritis in Elite Athletes
The meniscus is a cartilage disc and cushion within the knee. Meniscus tears are common in athletes. Surgical removal of a the meniscus tear is referred to as
The Cortisone Shot: Useful, Useless or Harmful?
Since the 1950s when it was invented, a cortisone shot has been used to treat many painful joint and tendon overuse injuries. Cortisone is a potent
Tennis Elbow : A Video Discussion- Should You Have That Injection?
Tennis elbow is a very common problem. If you have pain on the outer side of your elbow, especially when you are lifting something, it is quite likely
Why are hamstring injuries so common in the Premier League?
Hamstring injuries are perhaps the most common sports related injury. The trend over the years in the Premier League certainly supports this statistic. More
What is Patellar Tendonitis or a Jumpers Knee?
Your junior athlete and star of the basketball team is complaining of pain in the front of their knee. They complain that it hurts when they sprint, or jump.
6 Common Reasons For Pain In The Elbow
Elbow pain is a very common reason to seek medical attention. Elbow pain is common in nearly all age groups, albeit for different reasons. It's not unusual
Managing Knee Arthritis Pain Without Surgery
Osteoarthritis of the knee is the cause of significant pain and disability. Many people do not clearly understand what osteoarthritis is. Your
Tennis Elbow : Terminology Tuesday
Tennis elbow is a very common cause of elbow pain. It is a very silly name because most tennis players do not get tennis elbow, and most patients I see with
Common Running Injuries and How To Avoid Them
Runners are a unique breed. I am fortunate to treat many local runners. They are motivated, and they need to run to feel whole. Most runners are fairly
Achilles Tendon Pain : Why Does it Hurt So Much?
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. Achilles tendon pain due to achilles tendonitis is very common in runners or athletes. Many