Avid Sports Medicine Blog
Managing Pain with Shockwave Therapy
Key Takeaways Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic pressure waves to stimulate healing and reduce chronic pain at its source. It effectively treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow,...
Golfer’s Elbow
Key Takeaways: Golfer’s Elbow comes from repeated wrist-flexing actions and can strike anyone, not only golfers. Warning signs include inner-elbow ache, forearm fatigue, grip weakness, and morning stiffness that worsen without rest. Persistent pain often improves with...
Platelet Rich Plasma for Chronic Tendonitis
Key Takeaways PRP packs your own growth factors into stubborn tendons, restarting collagen repair where blood flow is scarce. Clinical trials show PRP eases Achilles, patellar, and elbow tendon pain longer than steroid injections. Active people who haven’t improved...
Top Tips for Preventing Tennis Injuries
Key Takeaways Consistent strength and conditioning training improves muscle stability and overall resilience on the court. Recognizing early signs of discomfort and taking immediate recovery actions can prevent minor issues from...
Overcoming Running Injuries in San Francisco with Avid Sports Medicine
Key Takeaways: Runners face shin splints, runner’s knee, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendonitis. Early diagnosis through assessments and gait analysis is crucial. Avid Sports Medicine provides tailored treatments like physical therapy, PRP, and shockwave therapy....
Dance Injuries: Prevention and Treatment
Key Takeaways: Common dance injuries: sprains, strains, stress fractures, tendonitis, and bursitis. Causes: overuse, improper technique, inadequate rest. Treatment: Physical therapy, shockwave therapy (EPAT). Recovery: customized rehabilitation plans Dance injuries...
Preventing Tennis Injuries
If you’ve ever picked up a tennis racket, you know that tennis is far more than just a mental game. From repeated serving to rapid sprints and pivots, the sport challenges your entire body. But rather than let potential injuries keep you off the court, you can stay...
Common Sports Injuries in San Francisco: What You Need to Know
Sports bring us together. They challenge our minds and bodies. But injuries can sideline even the most dedicated athletes. Many of us in the San Francisco Bay Area juggle work, family, and our athletic pursuits. Our active lifestyles often mean a higher risk of strain...
Hamstring Injuries: Causes, Prevention, and Recovery
Hamstring injuries affect many active people. They’re not limited to professional athletes. They can happen to anyone who pushes their lower body hard during exercise, physical work, or daily routines. And they often catch you by surprise. That surprise can be a sharp...
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): Healing for Athletes
Quick Takeaways PRP harnesses your body’s natural healing power. It accelerates tissue repair, reduces pain, and promotes regeneration. Widely used in sports medicine, especially for tendon and joint injuries. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative...
Top 5 Conditions Treated with Shockwave Therapy in San Francisco
Living in San Francisco means embracing a fast-paced lifestyle where every moment counts, even when pain threatens to slow you down. If you’ve been wrestling with stubborn discomfort that just won’t quit, you’re not alone. Many in our city have discovered a...
How Shockwave Therapy Can Help You Recover Faster and Get Back to Your Active Lifestyle in San Francisco
Injuries can be frustrating, especially when they keep you from the activities you love. Whether you’re an athlete striving to get back in the game or someone who enjoys staying active, faster recovery is often the key to regaining your momentum. That’s where...