Blog Archive
Meniscus Tears: To Operate or Not? With Dr. Catherine Logan
Meniscus tears are common knee injuries, particularly among athletes. Treatment varies depending on the tear's location, type, and severity, as well as the patient's age, activity level, and overall health. Here’s a comprehensive guide to treating meniscus tears: Non-Surgical Treatments 1. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE) Rest: Avoid activities that...
Mentally preparing for ACL surgery
Mentally preparing for ACL surgery is an important aspect of the overall recovery process. Here are several strategies to help you prepare: 1. Educate Yourself Understand the Procedure: Learn about the ACL surgery process, including pre-surgery preparations, the surgery itself, and post-surgery rehabilitation. Knowing what to expect can alleviate anxiety....
What Should I Do to Treat My Dislocated Shoulder?
Shoulder dislocation occurs when the upper arm bone (humerus) is displaced from the shoulder blade's socket (glenoid). Proper treatment is essential to restore function, prevent recurrence, and avoid complications. Treatment for shoulder dislocation typically involves a combination of immediate care, medical intervention, and rehabilitation. Here’s a comprehensive guide: 1. Immediate...
Best Nutrition to Recover From Your Workout
Best nutrition to recover from workout? Recovery nutrition plays a crucial role in replenishing energy stores, repairing muscle tissue, and supporting overall recovery after a workout. Here are some key nutrients and food choices to consider for optimal recovery: Protein: Protein is essential for muscle repair and growth. Aim to consume...
Preventing Soccer Injuries with Dr. Catherine Logan
Preventing soccer injuries involves a combination of proper training, conditioning, technique, and equipment. Here are some key strategies to reduce the risk of injuries in soccer: 1. Proper Warm-Up and Cool-Down Warm-Up Dynamic Stretching: Perform dynamic stretches like leg swings, high knees, and butt kicks to increase blood flow to...
Revision Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
Our next poster is titled Revision Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation after Failed Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation of the Knee: A Matched Cohort Analysis. Dr. Brian Cole and team at Rush sought to evaluate the clinical outcomes associated with revision OCA after failed ACI as compared with a matched cohort of patients undergoing...
Rehabilitation after an Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation to the Knee
Rehabilitation after an osteochondral allograft transplantation (OAT) for knee cartilage injuries is crucial for a successful recovery and return to full function. The optimal rehabilitation protocol should be individualized based on the patient’s specific condition, the size and location of the graft, and the surgeon’s preferences. Here’s a general outline...
Nutrition After Rotator Cuff Surgery
Nutrition plays a crucial role in muscle recovery after rotator cuff surgery. Proper dietary choices can help reduce inflammation, promote healing, and restore muscle strength. Here are some key nutritional strategies to support recovery: 1. Protein for Tissue Repair and Muscle Maintenance Sources: Lean meats, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products,...
What is a Remplissage for Shoulder Instability?
In this Overtime episode, The Sports Docs discuss the remplissage procedure and will be reviewing an article from the January issue of AJSM year titled “Stabilizing Mechanisms in Patients Treated Using Hill-Sachs Remplissage with Bankart Repair in Abduction–External Rotation Position.” This study was performed by Dr. Fei Zhang and team...
The Sports Docs Podcast chat about How to Rehab from ACL Surgery
How to Rehab from ACL Surgery with Dr. Candace Cox (Part 1) On today’s episode we’re rebooting our most popular episode of all time which focuses on rehabilitation of ACL surgery with Candace Townley Cox, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and body movement expert at Evolution Physical Therapy....
