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Tiger Woods and You!
You or someone you know may have something in common with Tiger: plantar fasciitis. Tiger dropped out of the Masters golf tournament last weekend due to…
What is a Sports Medicine Provider, and Can I See One?
You may be asking yourself what is a Sports Medicine provider? To be honest with you, I only found out the difference between sports medicine and general orthopedics…
PRP And The Three "Es"
This sounds like the name of a band, right? Well, we’re referring to platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and three important…
Three Common Financial Misconceptions in the Medical World
Understanding the complexity of various medical expenses can be overwhelming for a patient. We medical professionals are …
TENex Gets a 10!
Are you looking for permanent relief from tennis or golfer’s elbow? Are you tired of having elbow…
What Does "Being Proactive Over Reactive" Mean?
Proactive Interventional Orthopedics (PIO)…a concept we will continue to promote. What does it mean in orthopedics…
Frozen Shoulder: More Than Just a Winter Occurrence
We’ve talked a lot about PIO (Proactive Interventional Orthopedics) recently and this concept really applies when it comes to a frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive …
Introducing the Concept of PIO
As sports medicine providers, we are all about “getting ahead in the game.” Therefore, we have coined the term and are …
Why Insurance Does Not Pay For Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections
Platelet-rich plasma injections, commonly known as PRP, have been utilized in orthopedics for at least the past 15 years. The first studies in orthopedics looked at PRP being…
Being Proactive When It Comes to Platelet‑Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
I am a 28 year-old nurse practitioner and former competitive athlete, and I am strongly considering getting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for my knees. Why?…
You Want To Run in the Turkey Trot, and You Haven't Even Been Exercising: 5 Tips
Turkey Trot races can be a ton of fun, a great way to celebrate the holiday with the masses and can jump start the winter …
Five Simple Reasons You Should Consider Platelet-Rich Plasma
Let’s make this one quick and easy. Some blogs, we may hit with you great details, information rich in scientific data and…
The Top 5 Reasons Why An Injection May NOT Work For You
The injection missed the spot: We take a lot of pride in using ultrasound guidance for all of our injections. This tremendously improves…
It’s Time To Start Treating Your Arthritic Knee Like Your Car
“Orthopedic Maintenance”…that’s a term you may start to hear, especially in our practice. For years, patients have been led …
What Supplements Might Be Useful In Orthopedics
Many people prefer to try a natural approach when it comes to preventing conditions or treating symptoms by taking…
What Shoes Should I Buy?
Buying shoes is almost as complicated as finding the perfect home. There is an abundance of athletic and casual shoe…
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
I have had the pleasure to meet and take care of many of our awesome patients since I joined Impact Sports Medicine in …
Here are 4 reasons why some people DON'T want to see an orthopedic doctor
I was told I have arthritis, and there's nothing that can be done for it."....more than ever, we have numerous tools in the toolbox to treat symptomatic arthritis and …
5 Reasons to Either Have or Avoid a Steroid/Cortisone Injection
Steroid, often called “cortisone,” injections have been used in orthopedics and other specialties for several decades as potent anti-inflammatories. In recent years, they’ve …
Will My Heel Pain Ever Go Away?
In middle-age individuals, 90% of the time, heel pain is caused by plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a…