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• Understanding Soreness and Bruising

  begin. At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, such injuries can often be treated with nonoperative treatments, including physical therapy, medications, assistive devices, and RICE (rest, icing, compression and elevation). In the most severe cases,...

• Injuries Caused By Slipping On Ice: Top 5 Injuries and What To Do Next

  CT scans, MRIs, ultrasound, etc. Sometimes a splint or a other orthotic is needed; other times your injury may require physical therapy or further evaluation by an orthopaedic subspecialist. After some falls, you may not feel the effects of your injury...

• Three Common Injuries From Falling on Ice and How to Treat Them

  medical attention. Your doctor or specialist will determine if anti-inflammatory medications, physical manipulation, physical therapy, or surgery (such as a disc replacement) will be the most effective solution to your herniated disc. If you’ve...

• Shoulder Dislocation: Facts You Can Trust

  team will prescribe exercises for you. These help restore the shoulder's range of motion and strengthen muscles. Physical therapy may also help prevent dislocating the shoulder in the future. Rehabilitation will begin with muscle toning exercises....

• How Winter Sports Can Cause Stiffness and Soreness in the Neck Muscles

  treatment options available, which can include: Wearing a neck brace to reduce movement and help the neck muscles heal Physical therapy to rebuild strength and flexibility Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has a nationally recognized team that specializes...

• Non-Surgical Options: Sports Related Conditions

  areas: RICE - rest, ice, compression, and elevation. This simple method is often used for minor sprains and strains Physical therapy Pain and anti-inflammatory medication Strengthening exercises Adjustments to equipment, form or technique Use of braces...

• Recovery Process After Surgery

  procedures will require casting, a sling or at the very least, a period of immobilization. There will be recommended physical therapy following all procedures, and the involvement and commitment to this therapy will greatly determine the speed and...

• Joanne - Left Hip Replacement

  2.5 weeks, walking with a cane. The Force Therapeutics helped me through with my exercises so I did not have to go to physical therapy. I was impressed how organized Rothman Orthopaedic Institute was, a received a few calls from Rothman asking how I was...

• John - Rotator Cuff Tear

  went to see Dr. Frederick and he repaired the large tear and cleaned up some bone spurs in November of 2016. I went to physical therapy for about 6 months and was able to return to playing softball in June of this year with our 2 games per week...

• Elbow Dislocation: Causes and Treatment

  the elbow to its proper location within the joint. The elbow will then be kept in a sling or splint and treated with physical therapy and elbow exercises. In the case of complex and severe dislocations, surgery may be recommended in order to properly...

• Hand & Wrist Care: Surgical Options at Rothman Orthopaedics

  condition caused by nerve compression in the wrist, leading to pain, tingling, and numbness. Treatment may include physical therapy or carpal tunnel release surgery for severe or resistant cases. Trigger Finger: This condition causes pain, stiffness,...

• Non-Surgical Options to Treat Fractures

  the bones are healing correctly. Once the brace, splint, or cast is removed and the bone is deemed ready for movement, physical therapy may also be required to rebuild strength and mobility.

• Non-Surgical Options: Foot & Ankle

  Lifestyle modifications. Physical therapy. Bracing and assistive devices. Medications. For many patients with foot and ankle conditions, nonsurgical treatment options such as these can be highly effective at eliminating symptoms and treating their root...

• Recovery: Foot or Ankle Surgery

  weight loss or reduction of high-impact activity) may be advised for long-term foot and ankle health. A personalized physical therapy regimen of strength-building exercises and stretches will be central to the recovery process. The specifics of the...

• What to Look For in a Yardley Knee Surgeon

  The best surgeons and practices offer comprehensive, evidence-based, care that includes knee surgery recovery care, physical therapy, lifestyle modification advice, and post-surgical follow up care. Clinical Innovation and Excellence in Research Great...

• Golfer's Elbow: Prevent, Identify, and Treat

  compression, and elevation) Anti-inflammatory pain medication Golfer’s elbow braces, wraps, and supportive devices Physical therapy, including golfer’s elbow exercises, strength building, and stretches Corticosteroid injections Golfer’s elbow surgery;...

• Extensor Tenosynovitis Treatment for Rowers

  medication for pain relief and inflammation reduction Targeted stretches, strength-building exercises, and physical therapy Steroid injections into the affected tendons Surgery is not typically needed for the majority of patients. However, in serious...

• Four Signs You May Need To Find A Pennington Hip Surgeon

  options have been unsuccessful. Has icing the inflammation not been very helpful? What about pain medications? Physical therapy exercises? If you have not seen a significant improvement in your condition over a certain period of time, speak to your...

• Surgical Hip Joint Repair In North Jersey

  more of the following treatments: Lifestyle alterations (such as cessation of high-impact activities or weight loss) Physical therapy regimens to strengthen associated muscle and connective tissue and reduce joint inflammation The use of assistive...

• Three Questions to Help You Find the Best Lawrenceville Joint Surgeons

  After a period of rest, exercise is also an important part of recovery. Talk to your doctor or surgeon about attending physical therapy to regain regular movement in the joint. While performing rehabilitory exercises, though, make sure to immediately...