Ask the Expert: Dr. Joshua Dines, Orthopedic Surgeon, Answers Your Questions...
Q1. What is tennis elbow and what are my treatment options? Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is often caused by overuse and affects the side of the elbow, causing pain when extending and...
View ArticleTreatment Tips for Tendonitis
Tendonitis (also known as tendinitis) is a general term used to describe inflammation associated with a tendon. Tendons connect muscles to bone, and inflammation of these rope-like tissues is the most...
View ArticleDr. Mark Drakos, Orthopedic Surgeon, Answers Your Questions about Ankle &...
Q1. Does running on pavement increase the chances of foot injuries? Studies have shown that there are higher stresses on your feet when running on asphalt as opposed to running on grass (reference...
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Treating Professional Dancers for Injuries: Perspectives from a Physician and...
Summer in New York City would not be complete with out its rich and colorful dance scene. Every summer talented students from all over America and the world spend their summer studying with one of the...
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Common Wrist Injuries in Tennis Players
Wrist injuries in tennis players are, unfortunately, very common and can result from a single traumatic event or from chronic repetitive motions. Juan Martin Del Potro won the 2009 US Open only to miss...
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“Dead Arm Syndrome” in Tennis Players
“Dead Arm Syndrome” often refers to pain during the throwing motion that results in decreased velocity. That said, it may also refer to the pain experienced by other overhand athletes including tennis...
View ArticleWhat’s That Pain? Identifying Running Injuries
In preparation for the NYRR New York Mini 10-K, New York Road Runners hosted a live Facebook chat with physical therapist Theresa Chiaia on identifying injuries. The following is an excerpt from the...
View ArticleTaking the Ice with the U.S. National Developmental Sled Hockey Team
It was my honor to travel to Canada as the sports physio (that’s Canadian lingo for sports physical therapist) for the U.S. National Developmental Sled Hockey Team. We were there for the final training...
View ArticleWhat to Do About Pain after a Race
In the days following the NYRR New York Mini 10-K, New York Road Runners hosted a live Facebook chat with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sabrina Strickland on race recovery. The following is an excerpt from...
View ArticleAsk the Expert: Dr. Brian Halpern, Sports Medicine Physician, Answers Your...
Q1: Are patients with immune deficiencies candidates for this PRP treatment? Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments are most appropriate for chronic tendonopathies (disorders of the tendon) and some...
View ArticleTips to Prevent Yoga Injuries
Its National Yoga Month! As yoga has increased in popularity, Dr. Michelle Carlson, a hand specialist, has seen more patients with hand or wrist pain brought on by yoga or aggravated by the practice....
View ArticleAsk the Expert: Dr. Joshua Dines, Orthopedic Surgeon, Answers Your Questions...
Q1. What is tennis elbow and what are my treatment options? Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is often caused by overuse and affects the side of the elbow, causing pain when extending and...
View ArticleAsk The Expert: Race Recovery
In the days following the NYRR New York Mini 10-K, New York Road Runners hosted a live Facebook chat with Physical Therapist Varsha Parasram on race recovery. The following is an excerpt from the chat,...
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