Winning Health Sports Medicine

03/14/2023

Are y'all as ready for as we are?

Basketball is a great workout that can help you build endurance, improve balance and coordination, develop concentration, and burn calories. Just watch out for sprained ankles, jammed fingers, and knee injuries which are some of the most common issues we see among basketball players!

03/08/2023

A study by Chu, et. al. (2022) found appropriately placed platelet-rich plasma injections were effective for achieving at least 24 months of symptom relief as well as slowing the progress of knee osteoarthritis. At Winning Health, we perform these injection therapies with ultrasound guidance on knees, hips, shoulders, and ankles, ensuring an accurate procedure without damaging the cartilage. Learn more here:

At Winning Health we do a lot of ultrasound-guided PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections for osteoarthritis of the knees, hips, shoulders and ankles.

02/22/2023

We're here to help you on your journey to become even stronger as an athlete. Give our office a call at (843)471-0375 to schedule an appointment.

02/15/2023

Warming up before exercising is a great way to lessen your chances of overuse injury or muscle strain. Plus it supplies your muscles with oxygen and safely prepares your heart for more effective exercise.

Warming up doesn’t have to be time consuming or overwhelming. A 5 to 10 minute warm-up, including a light jog plus dynamic stretches to wake up the muscle groups you’re going to be using is a great, easy warm-up to prepare your body and reap the benefits!

02/07/2023

Last month Dr. McMarlin took part in IDBF's athlete health and injury prevention panel which featured experts from all over the world. Go check it out to support Dr. McMarlin and learn more about staying healthy as a dragon boater!

Last Month Dr. McMarlin took part as a panelist in the International Dragon Boat Federation medical commission talk on athlete health and injury prevention.

01/31/2023

Don't get discouraged if you face a setback in your health and fitness journey. Injuries, roadblocks, busy schedules, and other obstacles can get in your way, but it doesn't mean you've failed. Responding well to setbacks will help you build resilience in the long run.

If an injury or lingering pain is holding you back, give our office a call at (843)471-0375. We'd love to help you along on your journey.

01/28/2023

Surgery is not your only option.

Using a holistic approach and the most advanced techniques available, Winning Health offers patients effective alternatives to painful, costly surgeries with long recovery times.

To schedule an appointment with one of our sports medicine physicians, give our office a call at (843)471-0375.

01/26/2023

Injuries and health setbacks happen. Getting proper medical attention can put you on the road to recovery, but often the psychological impact can have an even bigger effect on an athlete.

At Winning Health we know what it's like to be an athlete and how an injury or health setback can be daunting. Dr McMarlin and Dr Upshaw take the time to truly understand each patient’s unique issues and needs. Their expert care is marked by passion for helping patients of all ages live their best lives. Give our office a call at (843)471-0375 to schedule an appointment.

01/19/2023

You don't have to be part of that 80 percent!

🥇Identify what gets in the way of your healthy habits and take steps to address those things.
🥈Create a plan to build up small successes rather than going all or nothing. Celebrating small wins keeps you motivated and builds momentum.
🥉Keep evaluating yourself and your habits to make sure they're serving you and your goals in the long term.

Whatever your resolution this year, getting past the 30 day mark is a huge success! Use that momentum to push you through the rest of the year.

01/17/2023

Why should you see a sports medicine physician?

As athletes themselves, Dr. Upshaw and Dr. McMarlin know how important it is for you to return to your sport as soon as you can when you suffer an injury.

If pain or injury is impacting your athletic ability, a sports medicine physician can help you develop a plan to get you back in the game as quickly and safely as possible.

Visiting a sports medicine physician can also benefit non-athletes. Gardening, carpentry, crochet, and even carrying a heavy bag are all tasks that involve repetitive or strenuous movements that can cause pain over time. Sports med doctors can help patients address this pain and get back to their daily activities pain-free.

Give our office a call today to schedule an appointment with one of our sports med physicians: (843)471-0375.

01/09/2023

If you're looking to get more fit this year, make sure to start slow and build intensity over time, Doing too much too fast can leave you too sore to follow your workout schedule and can even leave you vulnerable to injury.

A bit of soreness can be normal if you're not used to working out, but if your pain is sharp or lasts more than a few days, check in with a sports medicine physician who can help determine the cause of your pain.

To schedule an appointment with one of our sports medicine docs, give our office a call at (843)471-0375.

01/05/2023

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