Tearing your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a serious injury that can sideline even the most dedicated athletes. However, with proper care, rehabilitation, and a strategic approach, you can make a strong return to your sport. At Rochester Hills Orthopedics...
Golf is a sport enjoyed by many, but it also comes with its share of physical challenges. Among these, knee and shoulder injuries are the most common, affecting both amateur and professional golfers alike. Understanding these injuries and knowing how...
After a game or intense workout, proper post-game care is crucial for preventing injuries and maintaining peak performance. In this blog, we’ll explore essential post-game strategies recommended by Rochester Hills Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, designed to keep you at the...
Modern medicine has made leaps and bounds in the area of sports injury treatment. Currently, two innovative procedures being offered are stem cell therapy (STC) and platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. Both of these treatments are capable of repairing and...
Getting involved in sports is something most young people enjoy. If they aren’t careful, they can get injuries that affect their future ability to play. It’s important to know the basics of young athlete orthopedic safety. Here are a few...
ACL tears can happen to anyone, particularly those who lead an active lifestyle. Many injuries are non contact related and caused on our own. However, female ACL injuries are noticed as being more common than those involving men. In fact,...
At some point during orthopedic surgery recovery, you will likely need to use a support device to help you get around safely while allowing yourself to heal. The last thing you want to do is make the initial injury worse...
While it’s fantastic for children and teens to participate in sports, it presents some risks that don’t generally affect adults. Student-athletes who focus on one sport are prone to overuse injuries, particularly in the knees, feet, elbow, and shoulder. For...
Rotator cuff surgery can make many daily activities much more difficult during the post-operation period. The goal of rotator cuff surgery recovery is to return to all your normal activities as soon as possible. Driving is a priority as you...
Rotator cuff injuries have been a site of focus for many surgeons because of how relatively common they are. This focus has led to many advances in both surgical approaches to treatment and non-operative treatments like physical therapy and medication....
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