The Institute for Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine

02/28/2024

If you're experiencing knee pain, don't ignore it. It's common for one to want to play through the pain but listen to your body instead! Proper diagnosis and treatment are important for injuries and can lead to the shortest recovery time.
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02/26/2024

While recent research suggests that chronic overuse can lead to ACL injuries, until now, no one has investigated the differential biological response of female and male ACLs to applied force. Learn more in this article from Science Daily.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231018115125.htm

02/23/2024

Platelet-rich plasma can be a great way to deal with chronic pain! When you suffer a soft-tissue injury, the body's initial response is to deliver platelet cells. A platelet-rich plasma injection can speed up this process by delivering platelet cells right to the point of pain!

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02/21/2024

Is your knee bothering you after a trip to the slopes? ACL injuries are one of the most common ski injuries. Learn more by clicking the link to learn more about ACL injury and treatment options. If your knee pain is severe, give us a call for a virtual consultation.
https://www.iasm.com/contents/injuries/knee/anterior-cruciate-ligament-acl

02/19/2024

Many can get discouraged during the healing process. we recommend looking up stories of all the great comebacks those we admire have made. This helps to stay positive!

02/17/2024

All of us at The Institute of Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine appreciate the reviews and comments patients take the time to share! We wouldn't be here without you.

02/14/2024

We hope everyone is feeling the love today!

02/14/2024

Researchers find that stronger thigh muscles may prevent knee replacement surgery. Learn more by clicking the article below.


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02/12/2024

We all hear how important stretching is for our body, but how important is it? What are the benefits? When should we be stretching? Below we look at the top 5 benefits of stretching from a Bay Area sports medicine doctor's perspective.

https://www.iasm.com/blog/top-5-benefits-of-stretching

02/10/2024

We got some great snow in our local mountains this past week! If you are headed out to go skiing this weekend, look at these warm-up exercises to prepare your body and avoid injuries.

The best way to prime the body for skiing is with dynamic moves that engage the whole body. Warm-up with these dynamic exercises before you hit the ski slopes.

02/08/2024

We have an extensive library of blog articles on our website that offers information on injuries, treatment options, exercise tips and more. You can locate it on our website and click on BLOG on the menu bar or click below:


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02/07/2024

If you have an injury and want to consult an expert, give us a call or visit our website to schedule an appointment. Our online scheduler allows you to see our 2 skilled Bay Area sports medicine specialists' availability in real-time and book a time slot right away. Our helpful staff is ready to help you during business hours.

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02/05/2024

We've all heard from many sources that recovery is an important part of an exercise program. And we agree! This article looks in-depth at recovery, why it's important and different methods to support muscle recovery.

Recovery is one of the most important parts of building muscle. Do you have the proper post-exercise know-how for effective recovery? Find out!

02/02/2024

PRP Injections can speed up the healing process. Learn more about these effective treatments by clicking below. https://www.iasm.com/blog/what-conditions-can-benefit-from-prp-injections?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smades&fbclid=IwAR2Daw9AragBqGu_yE55XuQCC_jGCN2Y9jcrj0464kUpkXMxU8NBDckjj5I

Chronic pain from soft tissue or tendon injuries can be debilitating. Find out how platelet-rich plasma can help kickstart your body’s natural healing ability

02/01/2024

Ski Magazine offers some tips on how to prevent the 3 most common ski injuries in the attached article. If you happen to injure yourself on the slopes, give us a call. Our practice has years of experience in treating ski injuries for our patients. https://www.skimag.com/performance/three-common-ski-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them/?fbclid=IwAR3SeD0VlMK7uMSzSHxGHSuGHyUPO2qQp5A4N_J1hgp8koL2KHkwSmIQuUk

Being sidelined is the worst. Here are tips for avoiding it.

01/30/2024

Sports players often wonder if ACL surgery after an injury is necessary to continue to play the sports they love. It may depend on how high demand the sport is. Learn more: https://www.iasm.com/blog/what-sports-cause-acl-tears

Deciding if you need ACL reconstruction surgery depends, in large part, on what activities you want to return to after treatment. If you’re an athlete, these

01/28/2024

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4/5 patients with hypermobility experience shoulder symptoms ⚡️

This study examines the one-year effectiveness of high vs low load strengthening exercise on self-reported function in these patients 💪

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01/26/2024

PRP is a low-risk and non-invasive way to heal injured tissue. Utilizing the body's healing processes, you'll be pain-free in no time! To learn more about this innovative treatment method, visit The Institute for Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine. Learn more about if PRP may work for you and what to expect by clicking below: https://www.iasm.com/services/prp