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Knee pain often comes on slowly, over time, as you go about your life. But, whether your knee pain has occurred over several weeks, months, or years – or you experience a sudden injury to your knee, it’s likely you need to see a knee specialist. Knee specialists, like the doctors at Tri County Orthopedics,…
What is an overuse injury? Have you had one or know someone who has? It turns out that this is a common problem and one that your sports medicine doctor can help with. What Are Overuse Injuries and Who Is at Risk for Them? Overuse injuries are a type of injury that occurs when a…
If you’ve pain in the elbow or forearm, this is likely because you may have damaged your arm muscles, elbow ligaments, tendons, bursae, or bones. There could be many explanations of what is causing your elbow pain, including one-time injury to the elbow like when you fall or get hit hard while playing sports; wear…
A sports medicine doctor is a medical professional who practices sports medicine – a specialty area within orthopedic medicine that is focused on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems related to the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system is composed of muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons, all of which can be damaged by sports…
Sports are one of the best ways to exercise, burn calories, and tone your body. However, sports can also lead to injuries that may sideline you for weeks or even months. Knowing how to treat your sports-induced injuries can help you get back in the game as soon as possible. There are different ways to…
If there’s a word that aptly describes hip arthritis, it would be “challenging.” As the condition progresses, it can bring on symptoms that can make day-to-day living difficult. The good news is that there are things you can do to both lower your risk for hip arthritis or live well with its symptoms, and one…
An orthopedic surgeon can use non-surgical methods to treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions, but if called for, they are also trained in a variety of surgical methods to bring a patient back to normal function. If a part of your body is not functioning properly, it can affect every aspect of your life….
Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of injuries sustained during physical activity. Sports medicine was developed as a formal discipline in the late 19th century when advances in medical science allowed for more effective treatment of injuries sustained during athletic activity. Today, sports medicine is an important…
Exercise is essential to keep a healthy lifestyle. However, it’s not entirely risk-free. As much as there are benefits to exercising, there are also setbacks. Some of the risks associated with exercise include injury, over-exertion, and more, depending on your routine. Despite that, regular exercise can be fun, fulfilling, and a very healthy practice. The…
As we age, our bones, muscles, and joints begin to break down or lose their ability to operate. Degenerative joint disease, often known as osteoarthritis, affects up to 70 percent of adults age 60 and older. It leads to the gradual deterioration of the cartilage covering the bones in your joints, which can be painful…
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