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Incorporating resistance training in the older adult population safely and effectively. It could be the difference in living independently as we age.

The New Orleans Magazine Top Doctors Issue came out August 2020 featuring Dr. Espinoza and the Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine.

Dr. Sherman's article was published July 1, 2020 in the international Journal of Arthroplasty defining the current utilization of Robotics in joint replacements. Dr. Sherman is available to discuss if robotic surgery is right for your painful hip or knee.

Kinesiotape is one of the primary taping techniques utilized by athletic trainers and therapists, along with athletic taping and MCConnell/Mulligan taping. This technique was originally developed by Dr.Kenzo Kase in Japan in the 1970s to help relieve pain.

The Superior Labral complex is a very important structure for normal shoulder function. Damage to the superior labrum typically results from repetitive throwing, traumatic dislocations, or falls onto an outstretched arm.Treatment is important for relief.

Dry Needling is one of many tools your therapist can utilize to treat painful conditions such as back pain, neck pain, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia and many other shoulder, hip and knee musculoskeletal injuries.

I discuss the importance of nutritional choices in decreasing the inflammatory environment of the body.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS) is a distinctive designation for active orthopaedic surgeons who have completed the highest caliber of orthopedic training.

What is Mindfulness? Do I have the time in my busy day to take a few minutes to process stressful situations?

Calcific tendonitis is a painful shoulder condition that once recognized can be treated and managed.

A common source of pain in the knee is the knee cap, otherwise known as the patella. The patella is the moveable bone on the front of the knee that acts as a fulcrum to allow the large thigh muscles to power the knee joint.

Achilles tendinopathy: A common source of foot pain Disorders of the Achilles tendon represent a common cause of foot pain and dysfunction. Anatomically, the Achilles tendon inserts on the calcaneus or heel bone ...

“Tim Tebow” dilemma: To play or not to play Before LSU played Florida in Baton Rouge on October 10, 2009 the news media focused on the issue of who will play quarterback for Florida in a game ...

Knee pain? You are not alone. Over 20 million Americans suffer from degeneration joint disease or osteoarthritis (OA). The knee joint cartilage undergoes wear and degenerative tears associated with advancing age ...

Shoulder is most common joint dislocation Joint dislocations as a result of trauma are fairly common injuries. Dislocations can occur in virtually any joint in the body, but the shoulder represents the most common joint dislocation ...

Knee osteoarthritis, a common cause of knee pain Knee osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative arthritis is a very common musculoskeletal condition. Primary OA, more common than secondary OA ...

Rotator cuff problems a common cause of shoulder pain Disorders of the rotator cuff represent a very common cause of shoulder pain. The rotator cuff is comprised of four tendons that cover the humeral head or “ball” of the shoulder joint ...

High ankle sprain: An uncommon orthopedic injury Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries treated by orthopedic surgeons. High ankle sprains represent approximately one percent of ankle sprains ...

Knee injuries represent a very common orthopedic complaint and tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are frequent among the active, athletic population ...

Shoulder acromioclavicular joint injuries common in athletes The acromioclavicular (AC) joint located on top of the shoulder is commonly injured in athletes and active individuals ...

Knee articular hyaline cartilage injuries – Chondromalicia The knee has two different types of cartilage, the articular hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage meniscus. The articular hyaline cartilage covers the ends of the bones in the knee joint ...

Plantar fasciitis: A common cause of foot pain Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a very common cause of foot pain; in fact it is the most common cause of heel pain on the plantar surface or sole of the foot ...

Knee meniscus cartilage tear The knee meniscus has several important functions in the knee including shock absorption, load transmission and joint stability. Small tears in the meniscus are often asymptomatic (no symptoms) ...

Anterior knee pain: A common orthopedic complaint Anterior knee pain, or pain localized to the front of the knee, is a common knee complaint. Anterior knee pain presents a challenge in diagnosis and treatment for the orthopedic physician ...

Overuse injuries are common in athletes of all ages. The major cause of overuse injuries is incorrect training (too much too soon or improper technique). The pediatric athlete is unique in that their bones are still growing ...

Instability common after ankle sprains Ankle sprains are among the most common orthopedic injuries and account for up to 40 percent of all sports injuries ...

Ankle sprains very common orthopedic injuries Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries treated in an orthopedic practice. Sprains represent injuries to ligaments which, along with other structures, provide stability to joints ...

Meniscus tears: A common cause of knee pain Meniscus tears of the knee are a very common knee condition seen in patients of all ages ...

Biceps tendon tear: A common elbow injury Tear or rupture of the biceps tendon at the elbow is a fairly common injury. The biceps muscle lies superficially in the anterior aspect or front of the arm ...

Your spine is crucial to your overall health and wellness. It literally impacts and controls your entire body. Your spine is made of a complex system vertebral bones, discs, ligaments, joints, and muscles ...

Elbow pain related to lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow is a common condition affecting millions of Americans. Although tennis elbow occurs in athletes playing racket sports and other sports ...