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• PCL Reconstruction: A Promising Solution for a Lesser Known Knee Injury

  In the back of the knee, there exists a small, but important ligament – the posterior cruciate ligament, or commonly, the PCL. It is one of four major bands that stretch across the knee joint, connecting the bones of the upper leg to the bones of the...

• Spinal Cord Injury Surgery

  What is Spinal Fusion Surgery? Spinal fusion is one of the most common surgeries performed in the cervical spine (the neck) and the lumbar spine (the low back). The majority of spinal fusions are performed to treat a pinched nerve in the neck that...

• The World Of A Phillies Doctor: Patient Confidentiality and Medical Innovation

  Dr. Ciccotti works on the major league players well after the first pitch of the game is thrown. Not everyone plays every spring training game, but almost all work out or receive treatment on a game day even if they’re not playing. Who is hurt and how...

• Concussion Information for Parents

  If you’re a parent, then you’re constantly on the job. You do your best to protect your kids from injury, you take care of them after they do inevitably get injured and then you remind them about how you were right when you told them that jumping off...

• Running is Killing My Feet!

  Since the onset of Covid-19, many of us have tried to find alternative ways to stay in shape and lose weight. With all the gyms, dance schools, martial arts studios, etc. forced to close, people have turned to running to stay in shape. The range of...

• Preventing Beach Injuries

  Summer is full steam ahead, and now more than ever, people are eager to enjoy the hot weather and other fun in the sun activities. With increased activities also comes increased injuries, so before you pack up your sunblock and a good book for a...

• How to Avoid Overuse Injuries

  When you think of sports injuries, traumatic collisions in physical games typically come to mind due to the high frequency and competitive nature. But many sports injuries don’t occur from a blow from a ball or an opponent, they happen slowly over...

• 3 Steps to Treating & Recovering from Soccer-Related Patellar Tendinitis

  Don’t let patellar tendonitis keep you off the soccer field! Soccer players, coaches, and parents are no strangers to the variety of knee problems that can trouble athletes of all ages and competition levels. If you’ve been around “the beautiful game”...

• Reclaiming Your Mobility: 5 Common Questions about Hip Replacement

  Dealing with hip pain doesn’t have to be a life sentence. With today’s technology and surgical techniques, patients with hip arthritis or other injuries can face their symptoms and get started on the road to relief. A hip replacement surgery is a...

• How to Prevent Injuries this Holiday Season

  There’s so much going on during the holiday season and a lot of winter activities to get involved with. However, it’s also a common time for injuries to occur. With all the hustle and bustle of travel, out of town guests, shopping, and decorating - the...

• The Best Exercises Post Joint Replacement

  After your joint replacement surgery, your doctor will encourage you to begin movement relatively quickly after your hip replacement procedure or knee replacement surgery. Exercise will increase blood flow and circulation throughout your knee joint or...

• 5 Common Football Injuries

  Being an athlete can be incredibly rewarding. The competition brings out perseverance, and it can often stimulate someone to work hard at something they love. But as many athletes know, playing competitive sports comes with a bit of risk. And when it...

• Football Injury Prevention

  How to prevent being sidelined by a football injury Whether you’re a player, a friend, a family member, or a fan, there’s one phrase that strikes terror into your heart this time of year: football injury. For many Americans, football is so ingrained in...

• Endoscopic vs Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery: Which Is Right for You?

  Introduction to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Non-Surgical Treatments Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve compression problem of the body and causes uncomfortable and even painful numbness and tingling of the hand. In severe or chronic...

• What To Do If You're Wondering, "Do I Need Anterior Fusion Surgery?"

  If you’ve been dealing with severe pain related to a spinal problem, you’re probably ready to find a solution that will allow you to move on with a healthy, active lifestyle. Your spine is a key player in the health of your nervous system as well as in...

• Tips to Prepare for Fall Sports

  In the moment, it’s easy to forget that offseason workouts are just a conditioning tool – a supplemental run-through to keep your body ready for the upcoming season. But as we get ready to head back to school and into fall athletics, it’s important to...

• 4 Reasons Why Skateboarding Concussions Are a Bigger Threat Than You Thought

  When we think about children and concussions, we generally think about football. The standard concussion graphic usually involves a brain getting jostled around inside of a football helmet (presumably after another helmet has smashed into it). But as...

• 4 Reasons Why Skateboarding Concussions Are a Bigger Threat Than You Thought

  When we think about children and concussions, we generally think about football. The standard concussion graphic usually involves a brain getting jostled around inside of a football helmet (presumably after another helmet has smashed into it). But as...

• Benefits of Acupuncture in Pain Management

  Introduction to Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient form of treatment for a variety of conditions and ailments. Acupuncture uses filiform or solid hair thin needles to meridian based pressure points to manage pain holistically. Their goal is to...

• 3 Things You May Not Have Known About Spinal Surgery Recovery

  These often-forgotten spinal surgery recovery tips could totally change your post procedure experience. With the help of your physician, you’ve decided that spinal surgery is the best treatment option for your condition and now it’s time to get ready...