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• Wrist Pains and Strains

  Whether it’s from a direct injury or soreness due to arthritis, wrist pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and leave you unable to do your everyday tasks. Wrist injuries are common in sports and falls, but can also occur through overuse or as a symptom...

• 3 Most Common Sports Injuries

  Fall sports are approaching, and summer camps and pre-seasons are in full swing. Staying informed on what types of injuries athletes typically face will help you be prepared during your training. You’ll be able to better understand symptoms so you can...

• 4 Most Common Basketball Injuries

  Since its invention in 1891 by YMCA teacher Dr. James Naismith, the game of basketball has seen immense growth. From peach baskets on a small gym wall, to powerful dunks in front of millions of fans, the sport has rapidly changed from what it once was....

• My US Olympic Marathon Trials Experience

  In February, I had the opportunity to toe the line with over 500 of the nation’s best female marathon runners in the US Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Georgia hosted by the Atlanta Track Club. To qualify for the Olympic Trials, you had to run a...

• Joint Series - Blog 2: What are my Treatment Options for Arthritis?

  It’s the most common cause of joint pain. It impacts one in every five American adults. And if you have it, you need answers about treatment options for arthritis. If you read Blog #1 from this series on joint pain, you’ve probably landed here because...

• Playing in the Heat: an Athlete’s Guide to Understanding Exertional Heat Stroke

  Let’s talk about how to to identify the symptoms, treat the condition, and how to safely return to play if/when exertional heat stroke occurs. Our region has been warned: the intense heat wave that went into effect last week is continuing now for the...

• One Bad Fall: The Most Common Reason for Distal Radial Fracture Surgery

  If you or someone you love has suffered a distal radius fracture, you know firsthand that the onset of symptoms is immediate. First, of course, there is pain. Accompanying that pain is often tenderness, swelling and eventually, bruising. Depending on...

• 8 Important Facts About Soccer Concussions that You Probably Didn't Know

  If you have children who play soccer, you’re probably familiar with the term “soccer mom,” which refers to the committed parent, who spends hours of their week driving kids back and forth to practices, hundreds of dollars purchasing uniforms and paying...

• 10 Pro Tips for Beach Running

  The experts at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute have considerable experience treating runners’ injuries. This is the advice they recommend to beach runners. Have you been witness to the barefoot running craze? Have you tried barefoot running yourself? In...

• Rothman Bone Cancer Specialist Saves Lives and Limbs at Capital Health

  Kim Schappell had been living for weeks with a pain in her thigh she couldn’t explain. There was no recent injury or change in her routine that she could remember, so why did it hurt so much? Over the next few weeks the pain got worse, and even a...

• Soccer and Concussions

  If you have children who play soccer, you’re probably familiar with the term “soccer mom,” which refers to the committed parent, who spends hours of their week driving kids back and forth to practices, hundreds of dollars purchasing uniforms and paying...

• A Pitcher’s Kryptonite: Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

  Pitchers are particularly vulnerable to this injury--find out why. When the arm is lifted overhead, up and into a throwing motion, the elbow joint counts on and benefits from the stability provided by the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Any athlete...

• Where to Find the Best Distal Radial Fracture Physicians

  The spinal vertebrae, the hips and the wrists are among the most commonly fractured bones in the human body. And when a break occurs in one of these bones, the injury should be addressed by a highly trained and specialized orthopedic doctor. The...

• Catherine - Total Hip Arthroplasty

  As a 26- year cancer survivor of Synovial Sarcoma, diagnosed at the age of 8 years, I possess quite an extensive medical history for a young adult. Since the age of 8, I had various orthopedic issues that were related to my cancer surgery and...

• What to Do if You Dislocate Your Shoulder?

  What to Do if You Dislocate Your Shoulder: The shoulder joint is made of the humerus (ball) and the glenoid (part of the scapula – the socket). It has the most range of motion of any joint in the human body, and for that reason can sometimes extend...

• Ankle Sprains in Lacrosse Players: The Complete Guide

  Everything you need to know about one of America’s most common injuries You’re running down the field cradling the ball when you pivot around a defender and your ankle rolls. The pain is instant, but you’re determined to stay in the game. While many...

• A Guide to Spring Hiking

  After spending so many winter days inside, the warmer temps have us craving nature more than ever. And with hiking being one of the best ways to immerse ourselves in the great outdoors, it’s understandable why many of us will try to spontaneously take...

• Risks and Relief for Heat Exhaustion in Football Players

  Learn about the risks and treatments for heat exhaustion in football players and other athletes. Despite the ongoing rise of safety awareness campaigns student and professional sports, incidents of heat illnesses continue to occur every season. These...

• Common Winter Injuries: Risks, Prevention, and Treatments

  The colder months of winter bring us fun, snow, and endless seasonal activities. But with all the unpredictable weather and the bitter cold, come unexpected winter injuries. Wintertime risks can typically be avoided but the first step is to educate...

• Shoulder Health & Preventing the Need for Total Shoulder Replacement in Philadelphia

  Much like the hip, the shoulder is a ball and socket joint. In the case of the shoulder, the “socket” is the area of the scapula (shoulder blade) that holds the head of the humerus arms bone (which is the ball, in this case). Just above the large, ball...