By Dr. Owen McConville In the United States, rotator cuff injuries are a common cause of shoulder pain. Rotator cuff injuries are known to cause weakness in the shoulder, making everyday activities that involve reaching your arm above your head painful, such as getting dressed and brushing your hair. Even though rotator cuff injuries are…
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All Rotator Cuff Injuries Are Not The Same
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7 Reasons to Visit a Sports Medicine Doctor
By Dr. Michael Geary If you have experienced a sports related injury, you may benefit from a visit with a sports medicine doctor. Sports Medicine is a subspecialty of orthopedics that focuses exclusively on sports-related injuries. Sports medicine orthopedists have additional training on treating and repairing injuries and conditions specifically related to athletes. How Could…
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3 Most Common Sports Medicine Injuries in Children and Teens
By South Shore Orthopedics Reviewed by Dr. Katherine Merra There is nothing more fun and exhausting than an active kid. If your child plays sports, your weekends are probably spent on the sidelines or bleachers cheering them on or running from one game or meet to the next. Although you hope and wish this day…