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• Enjoy a Pain Free Holiday Season

  chores can bring unwanted strains, sprains and pain. “We see a lot of patients during the holidays with lower back pain, neck pain, and even fractures,” says John Guillama,PT, DPT. “This is because some of the activities we perform during the holidays...

• New Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Concussion Program Takes Hits to the Head Seriously

  the brain “sloshes around” the inside of the skull after a direct blow to the head or from force radiating from the chest or neck. This can lead to tearing of blood vessels and injury to the nerves, which can cause the brain to temporarily lose some of...

• The World's Most Dangerous Foot Wear

  Back and neck pain. Spinal problems. Aching knees. Strained leg tendons. Injuries from a game of pickup football? Think again. All of these injuries can occur from wearing high heels. The problems caused by high heels go way beyond a pair of aching...

• Spinal Stenosis Surgery

  called nerve root compression by removing the intervertebral disc through a small incision made near the front of the neck. The removed disc is replaced by a bone graft between the adjacent vertebrae. Cervical corpectomy The removal of the vertebral...

• Rotator Cuff Tendonitis Treatment

  Physical examination by your doctor will include a neck examination as well as a thorough shoulder examination. Your doctor may watch your shoulder blades as they move to see if they are moving in a coordinated fashion. X-rays are usually obtained...

• You are what you eat!

  many aisles in the grocery store that no one has any business going down. In my practice, I evaluate and treat patients with neck and back pain. My goal is to diagnose and treat pain generators in hopes of every individual decreasing their pain,...

• Follow-Up: Your concussion questions answered

  and we’re doing numerous studies to figure out the causes of that vulnerability. Most likely, it’s multi-factorial—different neck structure, muscle strength, and possible hormonal influence. Just like the increased incidence of ACL tears in women, there...

• Patients’ Choice Spinal Surgeries in South Jersey

  bend Provides protection for the spinal cord Provides the support needed to walk upright Provides essential support to the neck and head Supports our frame so that we can stand and walk upright When we have a healthy spine, basic movements seem easy and...

• Get Expert Care for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery South Jersey

  and with great care. Lower back problems can lead to additional health issues with legs and feet. In addition, neck and arm problems can result from a wide range of back ailments. Minimally invasive spine surgery is a collection of procedures that uses...

• Spinal Surgery South Jersey Patients Can Trust

  functions like bending, twisting or even walking upright. In addition to supporting our frame and mobilizing the head and neck, the spine also serves another very important purpose. It is the protecting shield for the spinal cord, which is essential to...

• Why are concussions worse in females?

  One anatomical reason may be differing of the musculature in the cervical spine between men and women with the neck muscles being usually less developed in women than men. The head is also usually smaller in women than in men. The second may be due to...

• Teamwork in concussion management

  symptoms and various therapies are often used. Physical and occupational therapy are used often. PT is often used for neck issues secondary to concussion, for example, while OT may be used for manual dexterity issues. Speech therapy may also be used....

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Offers the Most Recognized Concussion Program in the Region

  is that a concussion can occur as a result of a strong impact to other parts of the body as well like the back, chest and neck. If a concussion is suspected to have occurred, patients should immediately be brought to a concussion specialist. When you’re...

• Orthopedic Doctors South Jersey

  your condition, we are ready to help. Are you suffering from a sports-related injury? Are you experiencing chronic back, neck or shoulder pain? Would you like more information about hip and knee replacement surgeries? Come to Rothman Orthopaedic...

• The Role of Orthopedics in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  traumatic events. Physiatrists (specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) also handle patients who have chronic neck and back pain, tendinitis, sports related injuries or other concerns. Regardless of the condition, doctors who specialize in...

• Your doctor recommends Back Surgery? What Now?

  and events, including basic lifestyle choices, can lead to serious problems with the spine and can affect the back, neck, legs, and feet. If it is determined that your injury or complaint warrants spine surgery, it is important that you discuss your...

• The Top Sports Concussion Program in the Area

  is ready and well equipped to treat concussions of all levels of severity. Impact to the head, chest, back, shoulders and neck can cause a concussion. Athletes sometimes tend to ignore smaller hits to these areas, but concussions can result from both...

• Visit the Most Recognized Concussion Program in South Jersey

  a concussion. Now, public sentiment is finally matching the reality of the research. If you’ve sustained impact to the head, neck or shoulders, don’t dismiss the possibility of a concussion. Athletes playing contact sports are especially prone to...

• The Top Concussion Program in South Jersey

  athletes, but anyone is at risk of obtaining a concussion. Concussions occur when a large amount of force hits the head, neck, shoulders, back or chest. Not every hit to one of these areas will result in a concussion, but if the force is great enough or...

• The Top Concussion Program in South Jersey

  What is a Concussion? Anytime a person experiences direct force to the head or neck, there is risk of a concussion. A concussion is a brain injury that results in chemical changes within the brain’s cells. During the duration of a concussion, the brain...