Avid Sports Medicine Blog
Post-Injury Return to Sport: How to Safely Resume Running
Key Take-Aways Returning to running after an injury requires rebuilding strength, mobility and load tolerance, not just stepping back into your old routine. A staged progression from non-impact exercise to gradual run-walk, then full running, protects tissue and...
Marathon Prep: Avoiding Injury with Smart Progression and Recovery
Key Take-Aways Smart mileage progression, strength training and recovery habits are just as important as “how many miles I run” when preparing for a marathon. Listening to early fatigue, soreness or altered sleep rather than pushing harder alone prevents small issues...
Shoulder Injuries in Golf: Rotator Cuff
Key Takeaways Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common shoulder problems in golfers. Pain patterns reveal important clues about the underlying problem. Most golf-related rotator cuff injuries improve with targeted, non-surgical care. Early evaluation...
What Conditions Does Shockwave Therapy Treat
Key Takeaways Shockwave therapy activates natural healing by sending acoustic energy into damaged tissues, increasing blood flow, collagen production, and reducing inflammation. It treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including plantar fasciitis,...
Common Golf Shoulder Injuries
Key Takeaways Repetitive motion makes golfers vulnerable to shoulder injuries. Early attention prevents chronic pain. Stiffness, weakness, or clicking in the shoulder after rounds of golf can indicate impingement or tendinitis that should be evaluated before it...
Pickleball Hip Injuries: Causes, Recovery, and Prevention
Key Takeaways Pickleball hip injuries are common but preventable. Early symptoms should not be ignored. Persistent soreness, clicking, or groin pain can signal tendon irritation, bursitis, or labral damage that requires professional evaluation. Rehabilitation...
What Is Regenerative Medicine?
Key Takeaways Regenerative medicine focuses on healing from within by using the body’s own cells, platelets, and growth factors to restore damaged tissues instead of simply managing pain. Treatments like PRP, Stem Cell Therapy, and Lipogems offer minimally invasive...
Tennis Wrist Injuries
Key Takeaways Wrist injuries in tennis are common and often stem from repetitive strain, poor technique, or equipment issues. Conditions like tendonitis, TFCC tears, and sprains can disrupt play if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Treatment options range from rest...
Does Stem Cell Therapy for Knees Really Work?
Key Takeaways Stem cell therapy for knees is a minimally invasive option that may reduce pain, calm inflammation, and support cartilage health. Research shows the best results in patients with mild to moderate arthritis who still have some cartilage left to preserve....
Wrist Injuries from Golf: Causes, Care, and Prevention
Key Takeaways The wrist is one of the most stressed joints in golf, often leading to tendinitis, TFCC tears, sprains, or even fractures if untreated. Preventive strategies include warming up, using properly fitted equipment, refining swing mechanics, and strengthening...
Pickleball Knee Injuries
Key Takeaways Pickleball’s quick pivots and lunges place unique stress on the knee, leading to common issues like meniscus tears and tendon irritation. Recognizing early warning signs, such as swelling, instability, or sharp pain, can prevent minor aches from becoming...
How to Stop Golfer’s Elbow Pain
Key Takeaways Golfer’s elbow is an overuse tendon injury on the inner elbow that affects not just golfers but also athletes, workers, and everyday movers. Early rest, ice, bracing, and guided rehab exercises are essential for calming pain and preventing long-term...