By Tracy Rodriguez, PT, Atlantic Physical Therapy Center One of the most common causes of elbow pain is called Lateral Epicondylitis or Tennis Elbow. Whether it’s due to a sudden trauma or the result of repetitive strain, once damaged, the elbow can be incredibly resistant to healing. Patients with Tennis
Read moreBy Bob Destefano, athletic trainer at Ocean County Sports Medicine and head athletic trainer at Donovan Catholic High School. Follow OCSM_ on Twitter. Kneecap pain, otherwise known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, is probably one of the most common knee issues that we see both in the Athletic Training Room and in the doctor’s office. It
Read moreBy Jen Degnan, a Certified Athletic Trainer at Central Regional Middle School in Bayville, New Jersey. Jen currently works Tuesday nights during Dr. Tauro’s Sports Clinic hours. Spring is finally here! The warm weather beckons athletes, as well as “weekend warriors”, to go outside and exercise. Unfortunately, this increase in activity can sometimes lead to
Read moreBy Joseph C. Tauro, MD. Follow on Twitter @OCSM_ One of our greatest priorities is joint preservation, meaning prevention of joint deterioration and arthritis, rather than trying to treat it once it occurs. This can include both non-surgical and surgical treatments. Proper nutrition and weight control are extremely important for healthy joints and we offer
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