Preventing Shoulder Injuries
Many of the patients I see with shoulder pain have injured themselves as the result of strenuous, weight-bearing exercise. As high impact, strength-related exercise programs have increased in popularity, many people are putting too much weight on their shoulder joints. While the benefits of exercise are indisputable, it is important to understand how the shoulder […]
Tennis Elbow
By Paul D. Protomastro, M.D. Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon, OrthoConnecticut TENNIS AND GOLFER’S elbow are common orthopaedic conditions that lead to pain, weakness and disfunction of the elbow. Both conditions actually represent tears of the forearm tendons off of the humerus bone at the elbow. A tear on the outside (lateral) part of the […]
Preventing Winter Sport Injuries
How Do You Prevent Winter Sports Injuries? The Pros at OrthoConnecticut Give Tips Winter is the time some sports enthusiasts look forward to enjoying skiing, ice skating, snowboarding and more. However, winter is also when orthopedists see many injuries related to those very sports.
Running Right to Avoid Common Injuries
Running Right – to Avoid Common Injuries Story by Ross Henshaw, MD, Sports Medicine Specialist, OrthoConnecticut DANBURY, CT – As any runner will tell you, this simple sport is one of the most rewarding and convenient exercise activities. It’s a wonderfully efficient way to improve your health, except when it produces chronic, nagging injuries. So […]