The shoulder comprises several bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Any disruption to one or many of the parts of the shoulder could cause serious discomfort, and in some cases, severe pain.
Posted by Chad Micucci, M.D.
Dec 22, 2021 10:50:00 AM
The shoulder comprises several bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Any disruption to one or many of the parts of the shoulder could cause serious discomfort, and in some cases, severe pain.
Topics: shoulder pain, rotator cuff, shoulder specialist
Are you experiencing shoulder pain? You're not alone.
Unfortunately, shoulder injuries are quite common––and pain in the shoulder only worsens with continued activity and use. The shoulder comprises several bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It's an integral part of the body and experiences significant use in the workplace, sports, and routine activities.
Read on to discover potential causes of shoulder pain and if it could be related to a labral tear.
Topics: shoulder pain, shoulder specialist, labral tear
Posted by Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates
Mar 3, 2021 10:39:27 AM
Knee pain is a common problem that affects people of all ages. Because the knee is so complex, several injuries are common to the joint. These injuries can occur over time, during sporting events or other activities.
Topics: Knee Replacement, knee pain
Are you experiencing pain, stiffness, or loss of range in your shoulder? You may have what we call a frozen shoulder. The good news, your shoulder can become unfrozen.
Topics: shoulder pain
Are you experiencing pain in your heel? You may have plantar fasciitis, and you're definitely not the only one. Roughly two million patients are treated for plantar fasciitis each year.
Topics: Foot Pain
Posted by Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates
Nov 25, 2020 3:11:55 PM
According to the National Institute of Health, of the 1.5 million young men who participate in American football, 1.2 million football-related injuries occur each year.
Topics: Football
Sports can help inspire student-athletes to excel on and off the field, court, or turf. Remember to have fun and avoid injuries by preparing in the weeks ahead leading up to your fall sports season beginning.
Here are some tips athletes can follow to prepare for upcoming seasons:
Topics: Sports related injuries
Posted by Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates
Jul 29, 2020 11:44:59 AM
Believe it or not, over the last 10 to 15 years, it is estimated that 90 percent of those who train for marathons become injured - yikes!
There are a variety of common injuries a runner can get from training for and participating in races. It would be great if all athletes could run pain-free, but that’s not the way it works, unfortunately. We are here to help you run smarter by minimizing the risk of pain as much as possible.
Topics: running injuries
Posted by Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates
Jan 15, 2020 8:00:00 AM
Do you play pick-up games of basketball at your neighborhood recreation center? How about playing for your school's team? Whatever your motives are for playing the popular sport, you're susceptible to getting injured while shooting free-throws or blocking your opponent.
Continue below to read more about common injuries, prevention tips and how our professional staff at Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates (MOA) can help you get back on the court.
Topics: Sports related injuries, Treatments, Basketball
Posted by Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates
Nov 27, 2019 9:07:05 AM
Attempting to maintain a physically active lifestyle does not just have to be about going to the gym. Responsibilities begin to pile up, priorities are rearranged and personal physical fitness seems to get pushed to the back of the to-do list. Well, not anymore! We have conjured up a list of nine tips to help you incorporate physical fitness into your busy daily routine safely.
Read more below to start your fitness journey and become one step closer to a healthier lifestyle.
Topics: Sports related injuries, physical fitness, safety