Golf is a sport of repeated motions that can lead to injury if you aren’t prepared. Injuries like back pain, knee pain, and tendinitis are common and cause for missing time on the green. Fortunately, you are able to mitigate the risk of enduring these injuries by preparing on and off the course. Here are… Read More
To become a better golfer, you’ll need a more developed golf swing. It may seem obvious, but many people try to just hit the ball as far as they can without learning the fundamentals. A swing is a complex series of movements that if performed incorrectly can lead to poor results, or worse – injury!… Read More
On a beautiful day, there’s no better way to spend your afternoon than by playing a round of golf. For centuries, this prestigious game has held competitions all over the world, crowning some of the greatest athletes in the history of sport. Unfortunately, as with all sports, golfers have been subject to numerous injuries over… Read More
If you’ve ever been to see an orthopedic specialist, you’ve probably heard the term “scope” of the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle or hip. But what exactly does it mean to scope a knee? What is Arthroscopy? Arthroscopy is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure used to examine and treat an injured or damaged joint. Arthroscopic surgery is… Read More
Our bodies are like a machine. The fuel we put in it, our daily maintenance, and how we utilize our body are all factors that can affect our quality of life and longevity. The problem is, in our western society, we are constantly on the go and often don’t give ourselves the much needed time… Read More
Ever wonder what goes on at the NFL Combine? Every year in March, the NFL holds its scouting combine in Indianapolis. This event showcases physical skills such as speed, agility, and strength for over 300 of this year’s top NFL draft hopefuls. In addition to the physical events such as the 40-yard dash, bench press,… Read More
The joint where the foot meets the big toe—the 1st metatarsal-phalangeal joint (MTP)—is a common site of pain for athletes and non-athletes alike. This condition is called hallux rigidus, and pain can range from a mild nuisance to disabling. Here are five important things that you need to know if you have toe pain that… Read More
I want to take a moment to share with you my experience with Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. Over the years, I have participated in sporting activities which occasionally beat up my body. In the late 1990s, I had my first knee surgery. That is when I first met Kenny Chatman. He was the… Read More
PGA touring pro Brandt Snedeker met with Dr. Burton Elrod in Nashville this week after suffering a knee injury at a corporate outing in Shanghai. Click below to read more at PGA.com. http://www.pga.com/news/golf-buzz/update-brandt-snedekers-knee-injury-caused-segway-fall
Sometimes the shoulder is injured in such a way that the rotator cuff sustains a massive tear and there is not enough of it left to repair. Or at times a person has an old rotator cuff tear that they never did anything about and now it is in bad enough condition (frayed ends…etc.) that… Read More
