Avid Sports Medicine Blog
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...
Common Tennis Injuries
Key Takeaways: Tennis injuries often result from repetitive motions and sudden movements. Prevention includes warm-up, proper technique, and strength training. Treatment ranges from rest and physical therapy to advanced care. Early evaluation at Avid Sports Medicine...
Shockwave Therapy for Arthritis
Key Takeaways Shock Wave Therapy delivers mechanical or electromagnetic pulses that stimulate cartilage, bone, and synovial tissue repair. Early trials show Shockwave Therapy improves pain and function in knee, hip, and ankle arthritis. Shockwave Therapy is...
Pickleball Injuries
Key takeaways Annual emergency-department visits for pickleball injuries have soared, with players over 60 taking most of the hit. Sprains, strains, and fractures make up roughly two-thirds of all cases, but overuse problems like “pickleball elbow” and Achilles...
Sports Medicine San Francisco
Key Takeaways Sports medicine speeds up recovery, prevents injuries, and improves performance. Treatments range from physical therapy and PRP therapy to shockwave therapy. Gait analysis and biomechanical assessments help build long-term resilience. You lace up for a...
Shockwave Therapy for Tendonitis
Key Takeaways Shockwave therapy uses focused sound pulses to jump‑start stalled tendon healing. It’s an in‑office procedure that takes about twenty minutes and requires no anesthesia. Most people feel meaningful pain relief within four to six weeks and keep those...
Why Stem Cell Therapy Matters for Active Adults
Key Takeaways Stem cell therapy places living healing cells where tissues have begun to break down, encouraging true regeneration rather than temporary relief. Conditions helped include osteoarthritis, stubborn tendon or ligament tears, cartilage defects, and certain...
How PRP Therapy Works
Key Takeaways PRP therapy uses your body's growth factors to accelerate healing naturally. Effective for chronic tendonitis, arthritis, muscle injuries, and joint pain. Provides lasting relief and function improvement without surgery or steroids. If persistent pain...