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  Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit a sports medicine specialist or orthopedic doctor. It affects athletes, active adults, and even people with desk jobs. Because the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, it is also highly susceptible to overuse injuries, tendon damage, and degenerative conditions. At [...]

Joint pain is one of the most common health complaints across all age groups. Most everyday aches improve with rest, ice, or over-the-counter medication—but sometimes pain is your body's warning sign that something more serious is happening. Knowing when to get help can prevent long-term damage and protect your mobility. Common Causes of Joint Pain [...]

When athletes think about improving performance, the focus often lands on strength training, conditioning, and skill development. One critical factor is often overlooked: foot health. Your feet are the foundation of nearly every athletic movement, and how well they function directly affects performance, efficiency, and injury risk. From sprinting and jumping to cutting and landing, [...]

When we talk about sports injuries, we often picture athletes sprinting down a field or pushing through an intense workout. But you don’t have to be in a gym or wearing a uniform to end up with the same types of strains, sprains, or overuse injuries. Many of the movements we make at home, at [...]

In April 2024, Suzanne’s life changed almost instantly. What started as a normal Sunday evening turned into a frightening medical emergency, and her experience shows just how critical attentive orthopedic care can be. She credits Dr. Brian Thomson with identifying a serious condition early enough to save her foot, and possibly her life. A Sudden, [...]

Staying active as we age isn’t just about fitness. It’s about staying independent, energetic, and living life on your terms. As more adults embrace active aging, sports medicine is becoming an essential part of long-term mobility and wellness. From injury prevention to improving balance and strength, sports medicine helps older adults keep moving and feeling [...]

Knee pain after a sudden twist or landing? You might be facing more than a simple strain. ACL injuries are among the most common and serious sports-related injuries, and knowing the symptoms of ACL injury can make all the difference in your recovery. Attention athletes and active individuals: the earlier you spot the warning signs, [...]

Around one in every two adults in the United States live with a musculoskeletal condition, making it the leading cause of disability nationwide. With so many people experiencing pain or limited mobility, finding the best orthopedic surgeons is essential for proper healing and recovery. At Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, we're proud to offer exceptional care [...]

When a wrist fracture doesn’t heal properly, it can leave behind more than just discomfort. It can limit mobility, cause long-term pain, and even change the appearance of the wrist. These improperly healed breaks, called malunions, often require surgical correction to restore the wrist’s natural function and shape. At Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, orthopedic [...]

Do you struggle with hip pain that limits your daily movement? You're not alone... over 450,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed each year in the United States, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Today, we're taking a closer look at how anterior hip replacement surgery works, its benefits over traditional methods, how [...]