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Sports Medicine

Why Is It Important to See a Sports Medicine Physician?

Whether you are a professional player or an aspiring athlete, you need care from a sports medicine physician before stepping into the ground and after playing. Sports medicine physicians can be specialists in specific areas of the body, such as the foot and ankle, the upper extremity, or the spine. Though injuries are common in… 

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Benefits Of Seeing A Sports Medicine Physician

A sports medicine doctor is an expert in diagnosing, treating, and preventing injuries. These include injuries from sports, exercise, and other physical activities. If you see a sports medicine doctor the next time you have an injury, you can expect nothing less than the best care from this specialist. For foot and ankle injuries, a… 

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A Sports Medicine Physician’s Guide To A Healthy Active Lifestyle

Physical activity is important to a person’s overall health and well-being. Whether it’s sports or exercise, being physically active makes you feel good. The benefits of physical activity are plenty. Decreasing inflammation in the body, reducing the risk of heart disease, and weight loss are just a few examples that are scientifically proven. A sports… 

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Sports Medicine Physician vs Orthopedic Surgeon

If you’ve sustained a musculoskeletal injury, especially one that is causing you nagging pain and limited mobility, it is natural for you to think of a way to get back in the game quickly. Your best course of action is to see a doctor—but which one?  You have two excellent choices: sports medicine physician and… 

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Common Injuries a Podiatrist Sees in the Winter Months

As temperatures drop and winter is in full swing, emergency rooms and urgent care centers across the country are seeing more and more patients with injuries from playing winter sports. There is a whopping 500% increase in ER visits every winter, largely due to slipping and falling on the ice or snow – and when… 

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When To Visit A Sports Medicine Physician

If you have suffered a sporting related injury, such as an ankle sprain, a sports medicine physician could be the solution to speed up your recovery and get you back out doing what you enjoy as soon as possible. Sports medicine isn’t just for athletes, it can be beneficial to anyone who is looking to… 

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What Can a Sports Medicine Physician Treat?

If you live a particularly active lifestyle, you’ve probably heard the terms “sports medicine” and “sports medicine physician” or even “sports doctor.” You might have also assumed that these physicians and specialists only treat professional or college-level athletes. A sports medicine physician actually specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and high-impact injuries… 

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