Avid Sports Medicine Blog
Dealing with Achilles Pain as a Runner
Key takeaways Achilles pain in runners is usually a load and capacity problem. It often flares when training increases faster than the tendon can adapt. Most Achilles issues respond best to progressive strengthening, not just rest or stretching. Calf strength and...
The Role of Ultrasound Guidance in Enhancing PRP Therapy Accuracy
Key takeaways PRP is technique sensitive, and accuracy matters. Ultrasound guidance helps place PRP in the exact tissue that needs support instead of relying on estimates. Ultrasound provides real time confirmation. It allows the clinician to visualize the target,...
Running for Beginners: How to Avoid Common Running Injuries from the Start
Key takeaways Most beginner running injuries come from doing too much too soon, not from being “bad at running.” Run walk intervals and truly easy runs help your body adapt while lowering stress on joints and tendons. Strength training for hips, calves, and core is...
Considering Stem Cell Therapy? How to Know If You’re a Good Candidate
Key takeaways Stem cell therapy can be a strong option, but it works best when the diagnosis is clear, the target tissue is appropriate, and expectations match what the treatment can realistically do. “Not right right now” often means the timing or foundation needs...
Why Lower Back Pain Happens in Golfers: Mechanics, Treatment & Recovery
Key takeaways Lower back pain in golfers is often a mechanics problem, not a damage problem. When hips or the upper back do not rotate well, the low back tends to compensate. Most flare ups start with a load spike. A golf trip, a sudden jump in range time, or swinging...
Why Pickleball Players Get Hurt: The Most Common Injuries and Why
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
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...
How Ballet, Pilates & Strength Training Reduce 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
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...
Tennis Footwork & Agility: Preventing Ankle and Achilles Injuries
Key Takeaways Ankle and Achilles injuries in tennis often develop from repetitive forces and inefficient footwork, not just one single misstep. Proper warm up, strength training, and movement drills improve agility while reducing stress on vulnerable tissues. Early...
Biomechanics of the Golf Swing: Why Form Matters for Injury Avoidance
Key Takeaways Understanding and improving golf swing biomechanics helps distribute forces safely through muscles and joints, reducing injury risk and enhancing performance. Proper sequencing of movement from setup through follow through supports efficient power...
How Stem Cells Fit Into High-Performance Recovery
Key Takeaways Personalized medicine allows recovery plans to be tailored to each individual’s injury, goals, and movement patterns rather than using a one size fits all approach. Stem cell therapy supports the body’s natural healing process by reducing inflammation...