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You may not give your spine much thought, but every time you bend, twist, stand, walk, and run, it’s supporting your movements. The spine is an intricate series of bones, joints, discs, and nerves that work together through a delicate balance. When one of these areas of the spine is injured, the pain and stiffness can be life-altering.
This video gives you an inside look at the anatomy of your spine. The spine runs from the base of your skull to the tailbone. It consists of a series of vertebrae that meet at facet joints and are cushioned by discs. Inside the spinal column is a series of nerves and the spinal cord, which transmits messages from your brain to the rest of your body.
Don’t let spinal pain disrupt your life. Let New York orthopedic surgeon Drew Stein, MD, diagnose and treat your spine issue. Make an appointment today by calling (212) 398-2300.
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Sports rehabilitation is an important part of recovering from many sports injuries. Rehabilitation helps you maintain your strength as you're recovering and build up resistance to future injuries. If your sports medicine doctor has recommended rehabilitation for your injury, here is what you need to know:
Why Sports Rehabilitation Is Done
There are a few reasons sports medicine doctors prescribe rehabilitation for their patients. First, rehabilitation helps you avoid loss of function and muscle mass as you recover. Most injuries require you to rest while they heal. Since your physical activity is limited, your muscles begin to weaken and your joints get stiff. Some injuries require months of rest, which can lead to muscle wasting. Under the trained eye of a sports rehabilitation specialist, you can perform exercises to ward off stiffness and muscle weakness without the risk of worsening your injury. Second, sports rehabilitation helps you build up your muscle strength and flexibility so future injuries are less likely to occur.
Who Performs Sports Rehabilitation
Most sports rehabilitation is performed by a licensed sports medicine doctor or physical therapist. You will usually work with one person on your rehabilitation over the course of weeks or months as your injury heals. This person will prescribe a personalized plan for you and help you perform targeted exercises and movements during your session. He or she will also usually give you a plan of treatment to follow between and after sports rehab sessions.
Who Can Benefit from Sports Rehabilitation
Sports rehabilitation isn’t just for professional athletes. Anyone who has a sports-related injury can benefit from rehab so that they heal properly and can return to their normal activities. Patients with muscle strains, bone dislocations, and individuals who have had orthopedic surgery are especially good candidates for rehabilitation.
At the New York orthopedic practice of Drew Stein, MD, we believe in aggressive rehabilitation programs to keep our patients healthy and active. Find out how we can help you recover from your sports injury by calling (212) 398-2300.
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The sooner you seek treatment for musculoskeletal conditions, the better your chances of success with conservative treatments. Check out these resources for more information on sports physicals and common elbow conditions. Give NYC’s Dr. Drew A. Stein a call at (212) 398-2300 for more information on our orthopedic and arthroscopic services.
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A sports physical, also known as a pre-participation physical examination, is designed to determine whether you are healthy enough to take part in certain sports and recreational activities. Most states require that children and adolescents undergo sports physicals prior to beginning a new sport or starting a new competitive season. While an experienced orthopedic surgeon or sports medicine doctor can administer a sports physical, it is important to educate yourself on what you can expect from the process.
Assessment of Medical History
As with any type of medical appointment, the first step of a sports physical includes completing a patient medical history questionnaire. This may include questions regarding your family history of disease or serious illness, illnesses that you had when you were younger or still suffer from such as asthma, diabetes, or epilepsy, as well as previous hospitalizations or surgical procedures. You may also be required to answer questions regarding any allergies, current medications, and previous injuries including sprains, bone fractures, and head trauma.
Physical Examinations
The next step of a sports physical is the actual physical examination. During this time, your sports medicine doctor will record your height and weight, take a reading of your heart rate and rhythm, take your blood pressure, and test your vision. The physical examination will also include an evaluation of your posture, joint integrity, strength, and flexibility, as well as an assessment of your heart, lungs, abdomen, throat, ears, and nose.
Whether you are preparing for an upcoming sports season or you just want to determine your overall health status, a sports physical may be your best option. Learn more about your options by contacting New York City orthopedic surgeon Drew A. Stein, MD at (212) 398-2300. You can also set up an initial consultation with this highly-qualified knee doctor by visiting our website.
Last updated 6 months ago
Frozen shoulder syndrome is a condition characterized by pain and stiffness of the shoulder due to inflammation of the muscles, ligaments, and tendons near the shoulder bones and joints.
This video provides an overview on the conservative treatment methods utilized for frozen shoulder syndrome. Physical therapy and pain management injections can both be utilized to treat many of the symptoms of frozen shoulder syndrome including severe pain that radiates into the arm and hand, decreased range of motion, and feelings of numbness. Watch this video for more information.
Find out if you are showing symptoms of frozen shoulder syndrome by contacting New York City orthopedic surgeon Dr. Drew A. Stein, MD at (212) 398-2300. Dr. Stein treats sport injuries including knee, elbow, foot/ankle, hip, back, and head injuries. He also specializes in treating ACL tears.
