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• Treating Patients with a Meniscal Tear in Bryn Mawr

  then as often as needed. Medication. Over-the-counter pain relievers can help ease knee pain and swelling. Therapy. Physical therapy can help strengthen the muscles around your knee to stabilize and support the knee joint. The first step for anyone...

• Your Search for a Rotator Cuff Tear Physician Ends at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

  of dexterity and strength. In many cases, a torn rotator cuff can be addressed with nonsurgical treatment, including physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, or injections. Rotator cuff tear recovery time is often complicated by the cuff’s...

• Five Treatments for a Patient with an Injured Medial Collateral Ligament in Bryn Mawr

  brace to help support your knee as it heals. In this case, you would use the brace for a few weeks, and engage in mild physical therapy exercises as instructed by your physician. Here’s the Good News!... You may be surprised to hear that MCL tear...

• Steve - Meniscectomy

  the exact same procedure in 2009 on my other knee. I'm happy to report that surgery went extremely well. As was physical therapy with therapist Lou Tomasetti. I was back to full strength and going full bore before I knew it. Thanks Rothman.

• Richard - Total Hip Replacement

  left might take a little longer.. I saw him several more times in 2015 and due to the left hips stiffness requested physical therapy. He agreed andI had 4 sessions at Rothman PT and continued my exercises for months. I again saw Dr. Post in July 2016...

• Who Needs Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery?

  Anti-inflammatory medication Icing several times per day Gentle heat application following any residual muscle spasms Physical therapy The pain from damaged or compressed cervical nerves, vertebrae, and intervertebral discs in the neck and spine may...

• Patient Recovery from an Injured Medial Collateral Ligament in King of Prussia

  It can be helpful for patients to take a long-term perspective on lifestyle change. Icing, bracing your knee, and physical therapy all may be necessary. Pursue treatment under the close supervision of your doctor with the understanding that surgery may...

• Understanding the Cervical Spine Surgery

  often successful in treating “pinched nerve pain”. Radiculopathy can be effectively managed using either medication, physical therapy, or a combination of the two. If these methods have been attempted and have provenineffective, then cervical spine...

• Help for Your Injury to the Medial Collateral Ligament in Media

  injured ligament from stress. To protect your knee further, you can use crutches to avoid putting weight on your leg. Physical therapy – Your doctor may suggest specific exercises to restore function and strengthen the leg muscles that support your...

• Avoiding Volleyball Injuries Just Got Easier: A Four Step Guide

  ligament of the lower back is simply overworked and needs time to rest and rehabilitate (often with the assistance of physical therapy), but occasionally, a closer look at low back pain will reveal a more significant issue, such as a herniated disc....

• Blue Bell, PA

  Blue Bell office features 14,000 square feet, 24 exam rooms, and more. Services include on-site x-ray rooms, physical therapy, hand therapy, and orthotics. Patients will be able to see physicians with expertise in joint replacement surgery, sports...

• Wondering “Where Do I Get Rotator Cuff Injury Surgery?” The Answer: Right Here

  and stability but that is relatively rare. Lifestyle changes: Avoiding activities that result in shoulder pain. Physical therapy: Exercise programs can restore movement and strengthen the shoulder to alleviate pain and reduce the risk of further injury....

• Volleyball Injury Prevention for High School Athletes

  the worst volleyball injuries for lost playing time. Usually, injuries can be treated nonoperatively with bracing and physical therapy. Occasionally, though, ankle sprains can be associated with subtle fractures or cartilage injuries. Anterior Cruciate...

• The Athlete’s Guide to Runner’s Knee

  or long-term Rest, icing, compression, and elevation of the affected knee Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications Physical therapy and runner's knee exercises Orthotics, assistive devices, or the use of a runner's knee brace Surgery, including...

• 3 Steps to Treating & Recovering from Soccer-Related Patellar Tendinitis

  The next step in a treatment process for more severe cases of patellar tendonitis would include a combination of physical therapy and possibly using PRP therapy. PRP refers to platelet rich plasma. This unique, cutting-edge treatment might help to...

• Causes of Football Injuries and How to Prevent Them

  wear-and-tear injuries stem from overusing a particular part of a football player’s body without proper exercise or physical therapy. Additionally, players experiencing overuse injuries are likely to report symptoms of overtraining syndrome, wherein a...

• Meniscal Transplant Surgery

  becomes firmly and permanently attached. Once the required immobilization period is over, the patient can begin physical therapy to restore range of motion and build strength in the joint and itssurrounding muscles. Meniscal transplant patients often...

• Joey - ACL Reconstruction, Torn Meniscus

  of the excellent care I received from Dr. Deluca, his team, the Rothman staff, the care I received at Methodist and physical therapy at The Training Room in Sewell. -------------------------------------- January 16, 2017 during a Gloucester Catholic...

• Revealing Five Lesser Known Volleyball Related Injuries

  are frustrating and painful, are not severe and will heal with a relatively short period of rest, immobilization and physical therapy. However, sometimes a sprain will occur alongside a fracture or associated ligament damage. In this case, recovery...

• Answers at Your Fingertips: Treatment for an ACL Injury Playing Volleyball

  Institute physician will initially recommend a course of nonsurgical treatment, involving rest, bracing, and physical therapy. If your injury is severe enough, such as a complete tear of the ligament which will be unable to heal on its own, your...