Archive for October, 2020
Pediatric Growth Plate Fractures
Posted on October 28th, 2020Growth plates are areas of cartilage located near the ends of the bones. Because they are the last portion of a child’s bone to harden (ossify), growth plates are particularly vulnerable to fracture. Approximately 15% to 30% of all childhood fractures are growth plate fractures. Because the growth plate helps […]
Ultrasound Guided Trigger Finger Injection (Pinky Finger)
Posted on October 23rd, 2020Trigger finger injections are a common procedure we perform at Primary Care Sports Medicine. Utilizing ultrasound during a trigger finger injection mitigates the risk of injecting into tendon, ensures accuracy, minimizes pain, and maximizes the medication being injected. Ultrasound is also an excellent way to dynamically visualize the tendon, how […]
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Home Exercises
Posted on October 2nd, 2020Shoulder injuries are common in both pediatric and adult athletes. In both groups, there are numerous causes of shoulder pain. One of the most common shoulder injuries we see in adolescents and adults is Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS), a condition that results in “pinching” or compression of the shoulder structures […]
Mechanical Low Back Pain Home Exercises
Posted on October 2nd, 2020By popular demand, here is a video demonstrating three quick, easy, and effective home exercises to combat low back pain! A special thanks to Haig, one of our awesome physical therapists, and Hannah, one of our athletic trainers, for creating this video for you all! Please share with friends and […]
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