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• Ryan's Story - Shoulder Replacement Surgery

  Name: Ryan Verricchio Hometown: Wilmington, DE Specialty: Being an Eagles Fan Condition: Left Shoulder Tear Treatment: Shoulder Replacement Surgery Why did you choose Rothman? I chose Rothman because they treat the Birds, they’re the best of the best!...

• 5 Tips for Combatting Inflammation

  Inflammation is the body's natural response to protect against harmful bacteria, heal an injury, or fight an infection. Typically inflammation resolves during the healing process, unless the inflammation is chronic, which can be linked to a number of...

• OrthopaediCare

  Now we both share the Rothman name The physicians of OrthopaediCare are proud to become part of the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, one of America's most acclaimed orthopaedic groups. The level of care and compassion you've received from us will be...

• Is My Cell Phone Giving Me Neck Pain?

  If you have noticed increasing soreness and pain in your neck, upper back and shoulder area, it may be due to excessive cell phone use. The condition, called “text neck” is due to excessive time with the head and neck in a flexed position, the position...

• The Black Eye: Head or Face Contusion

  We all get a black eye at some point in our lives. Here’s what you can do. Whether we’re athletes, weekend warriors, or just accident-prone, we’ve all certainly had our fair share of contusions in our lives. Contusion, though it sounds like a scary...

• Five Steps for Dealing with Shin Splints Playing Soccer

  Any training that involves vigorous running or even walking long distances on certain surfaces can cause shin splints. Because of all the running required for the sport, dealing with shin splints while playing soccer is an all-too-common problem. At...

• Six Tips from Winter Runners for Preventing Ankle Strains and Twists

  Learn from the best: The tips from winter runners may keep the rest of us safe in winter weather, too. Any winter activity – from extreme sports to mundane chores, or even just taking a walk – poses a significant slip and fall hazard if the weather is...

• Rothman Has the Solution for Lower Back Pain in Philadelphia

  Did you know that one of the most common ailments in the United States is lower back pain? In fact it is a common cause for missing work and job-related disability. It is also the second most common neurological ailment in the U.S., causing Americans...

• Don - Laminectomy, Facetectomy, Foraminotomy

  I have been a part/full time blacksmith for over 40 years. Lot of hammering, lifting anvils, vises, steel rods and bars, fences, railings, loading trucks, etc. No problem. But in the summer of my 75th year it caught up with me. I had finished loading...

• 3 Hip Pain Treatments for Golfers

  Revive Your Golf Game With These Effective Treatments For Hip Pain. Out of all of the sports you can think of, golf probably appears to be one of the safest. There are no tackles, no collisions, and no physical fighting involved in the game. However,...

• Volleyball Injury Prevention for High School Athletes

  Prevent overuse and other career-limiting sports injuries. Throughout each year, more than 400,000 high school students – about 75% of whom are females – participate in interscholastic volleyball. As participation has increased over the past two...

• Preventing and Treating 3 Common Ice Hockey Injuries

  Hockey season is in full swing, and athletes everywhere are lacing up and facing off in rinks around the country. Unfortunately, these athletes are susceptible to many injuries that can end the season prematurely. If you or someone you know is at risk...

• 5 Essential Tips for Regaining Mobility and Reducing Pain After Knee Replacement

  Undergoing knee replacement surgery can be a life-changing experience, offering relief from chronic pain and improving mobility. However, the journey to full recovery doesn't end with the operation itself. It requires dedication, patience, and a...

• Prevent Skiing Injuries with Proper Fitness and Gear

  Learn about how to prevent and treat skiing injuries. Skiing and snowboard injuries not only can put a cramp in your daily routine and activities, but they can also create a financial crisis at the most inopportune times with mounting medical bills and...

• Avoiding & Treating Heat Cramps: A Guide for Summer/Fall Athletes

  The sports medicine physicians of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute are helping local athletes avoid the discomforts associated with the preventable heat related issue of heat cramps. The southeastern PA area has been warned: heat index values will again...

• Five Questions Soccer Players Should Ask Their Physician For Patellar Tendinitis

  Ask these questions at your appointment to make sure you’re getting all the facts. The smell of the grass on the field, the feel of the wind rushing past you as you run, the joy of a game well played, the comradery of the team: all these things make...

• The Top Sports Concussion Program in the Area

  No matter what the level of competition, a concussion obtained during play can be a major threat to an athlete’s health. In fact, concussions can have serious consequences in several different areas. Because concussions can cause such widespread and...

• Three FAQs About Your Lateral Collateral Ligament Injury in Philadelphia

  From running and jumping to kicking, pivoting, and even walking, the knee is an indispensable part of your favorite activities as well as your day to day routine. Perhaps no one is more aware of this than an athlete who has experienced a knee injury...

• Michael - ACL, MCL & Meniscus Surgery - Bridgeton, NJ

  If you have skied for more than 30 years with only a bump here or a bruise there, you are indeed, fortunate. If your luck runs out on the slopes and you suffer a severe orthopedic injury, if you are fortunate, you go to Rothman Orthopaedic Institute...

• Athletic Training in a Covid World

  The year 2020 has been a weird and difficult one for everyone. It has been especially troubling for athletic trainers as it has been problematic to practice our profession. We are a hand-on profession that is accustomed to being there for our athletes...