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ACL Tear... Do I really need surgery?

ACL Tear… Do I really need surgery?

Besides the different stories that many people might tell you, there is a way to determine the... ... more

Can shoulder dislocations be treated without surgery?

Can shoulder dislocations be treated without surgery?

The Problem With Nonsurgical Treatment of Shoulder Dislocations Most shoulder dislocations are anterior shoulder dislocations, meaning the ball... ... more

How to Speed Bone Fracture Healing?

How to Speed Bone Fracture Healing?

Those of us who have experienced a significant fracture likely recall first the pain of the injury,... ... more

Injections in Sports Medicine

Indications Injections/aspirations are indicated for both diagnosis and therapy. 1.Diagnosis: a. Synovial fluid analysis to rule out infection, traumatic, rheumatic,... ... more

Do You Need An MRI?

By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide Updated March 26, 2007 Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a very useful tool... ... more

The Emergency Department: Why the Physical Therapist is the Most Appropriate Musculoskeletal Specialist

Studies have shown that the emergency department (ED) is becoming an increasingly popular entry-point into the health... ... more

A description of physical therapists' knowledge in managing musculoskeletal conditions

A description of physical therapists’ knowledge in managing musculoskeletal conditions

BACKGROUND Physical therapists increasingly provide direct access services to patients with musculoskeletal conditions, and growing evidence supports the... ... more

Concussions Are Sometimes The Silent Attackers

Concussions Are Sometimes The Silent Attackers

What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion? Most people with a concussion recover quickly and fully.... ... more

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate

The Hope and the Hype People who use these nutritional supplements hope that they will relieve the pain... ... more