by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 21, 2026 | Sports Injuries
Key Takeaways Knee inflammation is a sign that something in or around the knee is irritated, not a diagnosis by itself. Common causes include overuse, tendon irritation, bursitis, arthritis, cartilage changes, meniscus irritation, and ligament injury. Rest may calm a...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 21, 2026 | Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine
Key Takeaways Symptoms of a strained Achilles tendon often include morning stiffness, tenderness, swelling, calf tightness, pain after activity, and reduced push-off strength. Achilles pain may improve during warm-up but return later, which means the tendon may still...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 12, 2026 | Shockwave Therapy
Key Takeaways Shockwave therapy equipment delivers controlled acoustic pressure waves to targeted tissue as a noninvasive treatment option. The equipment settings, energy type, treatment area, and provider skill all influence how shockwave therapy is applied....
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 12, 2026 | Conditions, Sports Medicine
A foot injury can change your day immediately. You may step wrong off a curb, twist during a workout, land awkwardly during sport, or notice pain after a long walk that felt normal at the time. Suddenly, the foot feels sore, swollen, stiff, bruised, unstable, or hard...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 5, 2026 | Featured Conditions
Key Takeaways Tissue repair in the knee depends on the tissue involved, including tendons, ligaments, cartilage, meniscus, muscle, fascia, or bone. Healing is not passive. The knee often needs the right mix of protection, movement, strength, and gradual loading. Pain...
