February 27, 2023 “Prehabilitation” Before Orthopedic Surgery? By Clint Soppe, M.D. When it comes to recovery after orthopedic injury or surgery, most people are familiar with the term “rehabilitation.” Rehabilitation usually refers to the time and activity where a patient actively engages (typically with a physical therapist) in retraining and restoring the body to properly…
January 5, 2023 Safety Tips for Avoiding Injury When Beginning to Exercise By: Kenton H. Fibel, M.D. Living healthier, personal improvement and weight loss top many Americans’ New Year’s Resolution lists this year. This is undoubtedly a season of renewed focus on exercise and fitness for millions of people. And while we applaud our patients’…
October 31, 2022 Sitting and Spine Health – What’s the Connection? By Matthew Chong, M.D. According to a recent release from the United States Census Bureau, the number of people who report their residence as their primary workplace tripled between 2019 and 2021. Likely spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, this drastic increase in people working remotely…
September 7, 2022 How to Help Youth Soccer Athletes Get a Leg Up on Injury Prevention By: Carlos Uquillas, M.D. Of all the sports that young athletes can play worldwide, soccer ranks number one, with nearly four million children and adolescents participating each year. That number has steadily increased since 1990, and that growth trend…
U.S. News & World Report Posts Dr. Mandelbaum’s Blog: How to Keep Your Knees Strong and Healthy Blog Post: How to Have Strong and Healthy Knees | U.S. News (usnews.com) Description: Dr. Bert Mandelbaum: three critical keys for knee joint strength and active living protection.
The ABCs of ACL, LCL, MCL, and PCL Injuries By: Ralph Gambardella, MD The knee is one of the human body’s largest joints and one of its strongest. The knee structure is quite complex, and the human body demands a lot from it daily. It is home to four major ligaments, the ACL, LCL, MCL,…
Orthobiologics: Separating Fact from Fiction By: Steve H. Yoon, M.D. The terms “Orthobiologics” or “Regenerative Medicine” refer to the emerging approach within the field of orthopedic and sports medicine, which focuses on the use of cellular biology to encourage the healing of acute and chronic orthopedic injuries. The goal of Orthobiologics is to use…
May 2, 2022 Understanding and Encouraging Sun Protective Behavior in Youth Athletes By: Tracy Zaslow, M.D. May is Skin Cancer Awareness month in the United States, and with good reason. This month ushers in the beginning of the summer season – when school gets out, and many outdoor activities ensue, especially for children. Of…
Understanding and Preventing Acute and Overuse Beach Volleyball Injuries By: Michael Banffy, M.D. As the weather heat up in Southern California so does the intense competition in beach volleyball. The California Beach Volleyball Association reports nearly 8,000 active members across more than 10 age and skill divisions scattered throughout more than 20 locations along…
February 25, 2022 Breakthrough Technology Can Help Heal ACL Injuries By: Natasha Trentacosta, MD Approximately 400,000 ACL injuries occur in the United States each year. Historically, orthopedic surgeons have had limited options in treating a torn ACL. With ACL reconstruction using today’s standard of care, the surgeon completely removes the remaining damaged ACL and…