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 course, more time outdoors…
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…
Understanding Adhesive Capsulitis – AKA “Frozen Shoulder” By: Brian Lee, MD Frozen shoulder is a condition that occurs when inflammation in the capsule where the shoulder resides leads to a “sticking” of the head of the humerus or upper arm bone inside that socket. This condition more frequently impacts people between 40-65 years old and…
January 25, 2022 3 Exercise-Induced Migraine Questions Answered The exercise-migraine dilemma doesn’t have to keep you sidelined. By: Ilan Danan, M.D. According to many polls, exercise and physical fitness improvements top the list of New Year’s resolutions for many Americans. You’ll find most physicians and health care providers in total support of such goals. Consistently…
November 30, 2021 Total Hip Replacement Surgery – Why Younger People Are Undergoing Procedure in Record Numbers By John Tiberi, M.D. The number of total hip replacement procedures in America has increased year over year for decades. Currently, more than 1 million total hip and total knee replacement surgeries are performed in the United States…
October 28, 2021 Heating Pads for Muscle Pain Relief – 4 Questions Answered By: Natasha Trentacosta, MD There are times when either heat or ice can be helpful in reducing pain and encouraging healing during the body’s recovery process from muscle pain or soreness. When it comes to the application of heat via heating pad,…
So What Causes Those Noisy Knees? By: Steve H. Yoon, M.D. With a heart that pumps, lungs that expand and contract, veins that serve as highways for our bloodstream, organs that work to keep us healthy, and limbs that can move in a variety of directions – the human body has many moving parts. In…
Bracing Yourself…For Tennis Elbow By: Brian Lee, MD As I previously detailed in this blog article, tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is an injury to the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) muscle. The ECRB is a muscle that contributes to finger and wrist extension, and with overuse can develop tears at the insertion on the outside…
Concussions are Complicated – Treatment Recommendations Evolve By: Ilan Danan, M.D. Concussion is a significant topic of conversation among athletes, sports organizations, and parents of youth sports participants. But what was known as customary for treating concussion symptoms in the past, and subsequently what was required for an athlete to return to play post-concussion, continues…
