Physical activity is a necessary part of our lives in order to stay healthy and feel well. However, few things can slow us down more than sports-related injuries. Some are severe enough to interrupt daily life activities. Here are the top five sports-related injuries to watch out for during your next game or match, whether you…
When you hear the phrase carpal tunnel syndrome, what often comes to mind is an office employee sitting at their desk typing while wearing a wrist brace. Typing has long taken the fall as the “bad guy” but to date, there is no evidence that repetitive motions for extended periods of time actually cause carpal…
Aging is a fact of life, even for athletes. No matter your skill level – amateur, pro, or anywhere in between – wear and tear on your joints will happen. Increased use from playing sports may accelerate this process. Many athletes experience arthritis, rotator cuff tears, or other wear-and-tear conditions sooner than the general…
Warmer and longer days are going to be upon us soon. Here are some helpful things to think about before you venture outside for the spring. If you haven’t been as active over the winter months you want to make sure you pace yourself and don’t do too much too quickly. Take things slowly and…
Do Sports medicine doctors only treat sports related injuries? No, Sports medicine physicians treat sports related injuries and are excellent resources for individuals who wish to become active in an exercise program. They treat injuries to joint, muscles or bones. Sports medicine doctors can also address issues you may have about nutrition…
Here is a little article that Mike Cazalas wrote after a recent visit to Florida Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedics to see Dr. Talkington. Time is on my hip, not my side Mike Cazalas, Editor – Between the Cracks It finally happened. The moment I dreaded, the occasion about which I’ve joked – like whistling as you…
What is instability? Instability means the humerus (ball) slips out of the glenoid (socket). This can occur from an injury and is then called a dislocation (dislocated shoulder). If the dislocation occurs repeatedly, it will lead to arthritis unless the instability is corrected. A less severe form of instability is called subluxation, where the…
In 2010, there were roughly 10.4 million patient visits to doctors’ offices because of common knee injuries such as fractures, dislocations, sprains, and ligament tears. Knee injury is one of the most common reasons people see their doctors. Your knee is a complex joint with many components, making it vulnerable to a variety of injuries.…
Over the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of children, adolescents and adults diagnosed as overweight or obese in the United States. Today, approximately 32% of American children and adolescents, ages 2 to 19, are considered overweight or obese. Obesity can cause many health and social problems beginning in…
The majority of orthopedic conditions and sports injuries are non-surgical; however, when surgery in indicated, Dr. Talkington has been trained to provide his patients advanced techniques with the latest in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery. Arthroscopic surgery typically reduces the patient’s recover time. The vast majority of these procedures are performed on an outpaitent basis; meaning…
