Category: Articles – Physical Therapy

Preventing and Treating Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Baseball: Expert Tips from Dr. Joseph Tauro

Baseball places significant demands on the shoulder and elbow joints, making them susceptible to injuries from repetitive motions like throwing and swinging. As an experienced orthopedic specialist, I frequently treat athletes suffering from common baseball injuries such as rotator cuff tears, labral tears, biceps and UCL injuries. Understanding these injuries in baseball and implementing prevention strategies can help keep players more »

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Gymnastics Injuries – a Comprehensive Treatment Guide

As the excitement of the 2024 Olympic Games captivated the world, gymnastics was one of the most thrilling and physically demanding sports on display. With its combination of strength, flexibility, and precision, gymnastics places extraordinary demands on athletes, particularly young gymnasts. However, with these demands comes an increased risk of injury, especially to the shoulders and elbows. Gymnasts, particularly children, more »

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Knee Meniscus and ACL Surgery: What You Need to Know

Knee meniscus injuries and ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injuries are common knee problems, especially among athletes. These injuries can cause pain, swelling, and instability in the knee. This guide will help you understand knee meniscus and ACL surgeries, including pre-surgery preparation, what to expect on the day of surgery, and post-surgery recovery.   About the Author: Joseph Tauro, MD, a more »

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Total Hip Replacement: What You Need to Know

Total hip replacement is a common surgical procedure for individuals suffering from severe hip arthritis or injury. This surgery involves replacing the damaged hip joint with an artificial implant to relieve pain and restore function. This comprehensive guide will help you understand total hip replacement surgery, including pre-surgery preparation, what to expect on the day of surgery, and post-surgery recovery. more »

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Shoulder Instability and Labral Tear Surgery: What You Need to Know

Shoulder instability and labral tears are common shoulder issues, often resulting from trauma or overuse. These conditions can cause pain, weakness, and a feeling of the shoulder giving way. This guide will help you understand shoulder instability and labral tear surgery, including pre-surgery preparation, the surgery day, and post-surgery recovery. About the Author: Joseph Tauro, MD, a Board-Certified orthopedic surgeon, more »

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Total Knee Replacement Surgery: What You Need to Know

Total knee replacement surgery is a common surgical procedure for individuals suffering from severe knee arthritis or injury. This surgery involves resurfacing the damaged knee joint with an artificial implant to relieve pain and restore function. This comprehensive guide will help you understand total knee replacement surgery, including pre-surgery preparation, what to expect on the day of surgery, and post-surgery more »

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Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery: What You Need to Know

Total shoulder replacement surgery is a common surgical procedure for individuals suffering from severe shoulder arthritis or injury. This surgery involves replacing the damaged shoulder joint with an artificial implant to relieve pain and restore function. This comprehensive guide will help you understand total shoulder replacement surgery, including pre-surgery preparation, what to expect on the day of surgery, and post-surgery more »

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Physical Therapy Treatment for Vertigo – a Comprehensive Guide to Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy

Authored by Anthony Baldachino, PT, DPT, a doctor of physical therapy at AOSMI, specializing in Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT). Vertigo, often described as a sensation of spinning or swaying even when stationary, is a vestibular disorder that disrupts balance and spatial orientation, causing dizziness and discomfort. Vertigo can make even the simplest tasks feel like navigating a spinning maze, disrupting more »

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Meet WenBin Kuang, PT, DPT, OCS, AIB-VRC: A Leading Physical Therapist in Orthopedics and Sports Rehabilitation

At AOSMI, we are proud to announce that we are adding a new physical therapist, WenBin Kuang, PT, DPT, OCS, AIB-VRC, to our team of musculoskeletal health experts – which will allow us to help keep you strong, healthy, and active. In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, the role of physical therapists is pivotal in enhancing patient mobility and recovery. more »

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