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Why Pickleball Players Get Hurt: The Most Common Injuries and Why

Why Pickleball Players Get Hurt: The Most Common Injuries and Why

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jan 18, 2026 | Sports Injuries

Key Takeaways Pickleball injuries often arise from repetitive motion, sudden directional changes, and movement imbalances that place stress on joints and soft tissues. Shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, and lower back pain are among the most common complaints because of...
Post-Treatment Care: What You Should Do After Stem Cell Injection

Post-Treatment Care: What You Should Do After Stem Cell Injection

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jan 18, 2026 | Stem Cell Therapy

Key takeaways The first 1 to 2 weeks matter. Protect the treated area, avoid “testing it,” and follow your provider’s medication guidelines. Rehab is part of the treatment. Gradual loading and movement re-training help turn short-term improvement into long-term...
Avoiding Surgery with Lipogems: When Less But Effective Is Better

Avoiding Surgery with Lipogems: When Less But Effective Is Better

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jan 10, 2026 | Lipogems Treatment

Key Takeaway Lipogems offers a minimally invasive option for people looking to reduce pain and improve function without surgery. Using your own processed fat tissue, Lipogems helps calm inflammation and support natural healing in joints and soft tissues. Best results...
How Ballet, Pilates & Strength Training Reduce Injuries

How Ballet, Pilates & Strength Training Reduce Injuries

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jan 10, 2026 | Sports Injuries

Key Takeaways Cross-training with ballet, Pilates, and strength training builds better balance, control, and muscle coordination, reducing injury risk. Ballet improves posture, alignment, and body awareness, which directly supports safer movement patterns in sport....
What Research Says About PRP for Tendons & Ligaments

What Research Says About PRP for Tendons & Ligaments

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jan 8, 2026 | Plasma Rich Therapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma

Key Takeaways Research shows PRP can support healing in tendons and ligaments by stimulating the body’s natural repair process and reducing chronic inflammation. PRP tends to work best when combined with structured rehabilitation rather than used as a stand-alone...
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