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Most athletes who tear an ACL do return to their sport, typically nine to twelve months after surgery. Tearing your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a serious injury that can sideline even the most dedicated athletes. However, with proper care,...
Most patients reach out to us when an issue has already come up. Repairing damage is the visible part of our work, but what happens before treatment is needed or after it’s given is an essential part of sports medicine...
Nutrition for recovery is one of the few parts of healing you control completely. Your surgeon schedules the procedure and your physical therapist builds the program, but what you eat between appointments is entirely your choice. Unknown to many patients is just how much influence that...
For athletes recovering from injury, performance anxiety is one of the most common parts of the process, and also the least talked about. You may be cleared to return to activity physically, but the mental side of coming back from an injury is just as important and just as challenging. Understanding...
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones to the point where a minor fall, or sometimes even a cough or bending the wrong way, can cause a break. It affects millions of older adults, and because it usually develops quietly...
Hockey is an exhilarating winter sport, but it comes with a risk of injuries that every player should be aware of. At RHO Sports Medicine, our team of experienced specialists in sports medicine and physical therapy sees a variety of...
Winter is a beautiful season, but it also brings its own unique set of injury risks. At RHO Sports Medicine, every January we notice a spike in certain types of injuries caused by cold weather, icy conditions, and changes in...
As temperatures drop and winter sets in, many people notice aches and stiffness in their joints, even if they don’t have a history of arthritis or injury. At RHO Sports Medicine, we see a surge of patients reporting discomfort in...
Winter is the perfect time to hit the slopes, but it’s also peak season for orthopedic injuries. Whether you’re skiing down fresh powder or snowboarding through moguls, winter sports can put serious stress on your knees, shoulders, and wrists. At...
Football season brings excitement, teamwork, and unforgettable Friday night lights, but it also brings a higher risk of sports injuries. From ankle sprains and shoulder injuries to more serious concerns like ACL tears or concussions, football players of all ages...