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• Rothman Callus Physicians in Philadelphia Describe the Do’s and Don’ts of Callus Treatment

  If you’re wondering what to do about painful calluses, you’re not alone. Corns and calluses are a major source of discomfort for many people, and it can be difficult to know exactly how to treat them. Callus physicians in Philadelphia are uniquely...

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

  and physicians are working harder than ever to develop effective treatment techniques and medications to address the various forms that arthritis can take. Your arthritis may be degenerative joint disease,which is the kind that occurs due to the wear...

• Focused Training for Soccer Injury Prevention

  Training coaches may help prevent long-term injuries and career burnout in athletes. An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury has an annual incidence of more than 200,000 cases, with nearly 150,000 of those occurring while playing agility sports such...

• Wondering What Causes Volleyball Injuries? The Critical Info You Need

  Understanding what causes volleyball injuries is key to preventing them. Volleyball is a fun and exciting sport. And no one wants their fun and excitement interrupted by an injury. Most people don’t think of volleyball as a particularly injury-prone...

• Can You Really Get Spondylolysis from Playing Volleyball?

  the game as soon as possible. How Do Players Get Spondylolysis From Playing Volleyball? Spondylolysis occurs when a fracture forms in the bony ring on the back of the spinal column, usually in the low back. Low back pain in athletes with spondylolysis...

• Four Causes of Lower Back Pain in Ridgewood

  with osteoarthritis. Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis specific to the spine. Like other forms of arthritis, it causes joint inflammation and degeneration. Patients affected by ankylosing spondylitis will experience...

• Top Five Most Common Cycling Injuries (And What To Do About Them)

  Learn About the Top Cycling Injuries and How to Treat Them There are dozens of benefits to cycling. First off, cycling is classified as a high-quality, aerobic exercise that is great for your cardiovascular health, whether you are cycling outside or...

• How to Recognize a Pinched Nerve in the Neck

  Cervical Radiculopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Don’t worry. The medical term “cervical radiculopathy” sounds a lot scarier than the condition actually is. Cervical radiculopathy is commonly known as a pinched or compressed nerve in the neck....

• 5 Most Common Knee Injuries

  The knee is the largest joint of the body, and is also one of the most commonly injured joints. Bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons work together to form your knee joint and allow you to bend your leg. Because of all the moving parts on the knee...

• Five Non-Surgical Ways to Treat Shoulder Osteoarthritis

  is challenging without knowing exactly what is going on inside your joints. Below are descriptions of the different forms of arthritis that commonly impact the shoulder, as well as anatomical details of your shoulder’s key functions. Osteoarthritis: As...

• Returning to Golf Post-Quarantine

  Well, spring is morphing into summer; the virus waning; restrictions are lessening; and golf is back. Because of the winter off season and the extended inactivity resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, this may be the longest layoff many golfers have...

• What is Shoulder Bursitis?

  Dr. Rocco Bassora, Sports Medicine Surgeon, walks us through the anatomy of the shoulder, how shoulder bursitis can affect it, and how to treat this painful condition. ‘What is shoulder bursitis’ is a commonly asked question, and shoulder bursitis is a...

• 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...

• Foot Injuries and the Martial Arts

  Individuals participating in martial arts unfortunately experience injuries when training for an extended period of time. Muscle strains, tendon ruptures, and broken bones become all to familiar to hard working martial artists. When these type of...

• Hand Surgery and WALANT

  There is understandable trepidation about being in a hospital in today’s environment. The field of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery has been moving away from hospital-based procedures and into more accessible surgery centers. This movement has coincided with a...

• Preventing and Treating Common Baseball Injuries

  usually clears up within a few weeks through a combination of ice, rest, and splinting, but can also take longer in advanced forms – anywhere up to 6 months or longer. Elbow Tendonitis (known as Pitchers Elbow) – Almost always a result of wear and...

• Football and Orthopedic Conditions Requiring Elbow Surgery

  these exercises during your free time beyond your appointments with them. Anti-Inflammatory medications One of the easiest forms of non-surgical treatment is the use of pain medications. Normally non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory options are the best,...

• Rothman Orthopaedics 2025 Ready to Run Sweepstakes

  Rothman is celebrating all runners with an opportunity to win a free entry to any event during Philadelphia Marathon Weekend! Prize: Twenty (20) winners will receive one (1) free entry to any race during the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. Each...

• Rothman Ready to Run Sweepstakes

  No purchase necessary​ Rothman is celebrating all runners with a chance to win a free registration to any event during the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. The prize: 20 lucky winners will be chosen at random to receive one free registration to any event...

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