THE RESPONSIBILITY IT TAKES TO BE A SAN ANTONIO SPURS TEAM DOCTOR
Being a team doctor for a professional sports team takes a lot of time, effort, and dedication. “The bottom line is when you take care of a professional sports organization, you're on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.” - Dr. Schmidt
DOC TALK WITH DR. GIRLING AND DR. PALOMERA: WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A DOCTOR?
DOC TALK is a series where our Sports Medicine Physicians discuss YOUR questions. Our patients and community ask questions then our group of physicians sit down to answer them. Have a question you want to submit? DM us on Facebook or Instagram!
DOC TALK WITH DR. GIRLING AND DR. PALOMERA: DOES SMASA TREAT BACK PAIN?
DOC TALK is a series where our Sports Medicine Physicians discuss YOUR questions. Our patients and community ask questions then our group of physicians sit down to answer them. Have a question you want to submit? DM us on Facebook or Instagram!
DOC TALK WITH DR. GIRLING AND DR. PALOMERA: WHEN SHOULD A PATIENT STOP TAKING THEIR MEDICATION?
DOC TALK is a series where our Sports Medicine Physicians discuss YOUR questions. Our patients and community ask questions then our group of physicians sit down to answer them. Have a question you want to submit? DM us on Facebook or Instagram!
DOC TALK WITH DR. GIRLING AND DR. PALOMERA: "WHY IS DR. PALOMERA NOT A SURGEON?"
Doc talk is where our patients and community ask us questions and our group of physicians sit down and answer them together! Have a question you want to submit? DM us on Facebook or Instagram!
DOC TALK WITH DR. GIRLING AND DR. PALOMERA: "WHY DO DOCTORS SOMETIMES RUN LATE?"
Doc talk is where our patients and community ask us questions and our group of physicians sit down and answer them together! Have a question you want to submit? DM us on Facebook or Instagram!
A Q & A WITH DR. S. SAENZ: WHAT ARE MY RISKS FOR DEVELOPING ARTHRITIS?
“Hi guys, this is Dr. Saenz, and we're going to be answering a question today regarding long-term bone and joint health.”
DOC TALK WITH DR. PALOMERA AND DR. GIRLING: IS EVERY HEADACHE A CONCUSSION?
Two Sports Medicine Physicians discuss TOP patient questions: Is every headache a concussion?
DOC TALK WITH DR. PALOMERA AND DR. GIRLING: DOES A FRACTURED BONE MEAN IT'S BROKEN?
Two Sports Medicine Physicians discuss TOP patient questions: Does a fractured bone mean its broken?
DOC TALK WITH DR. PALOMERA AND DR. GIRLING: DO I HAVE TO BE AN ATHLETE TO GO TO SMASA?
Two Sports Medicine Physicians discuss one of the TOP questions prospective patients have: Do I have to be an athlete to go to SMASA?
DOC TALK WITH DR. PALOMERA AND DR. GIRLING: DO I REALLY NEED A KNEE REPLACEMENT?
Two of our physicians discuss TOP patient questions: Do I really need a knee replacement?
WHEN SHOULD A PATIENT SEE A SPORTS MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN INSTEAD OF THEIR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDEr?
When someone says they are going to see a doctor they normally mean a primary care physician (PCP). While visiting a PCP a few times a year is recommended for routine check ups, going straight to a sports medicine primary care physician can save time and money.
“THE NEXT BEST THING TO BEING AN ELITE ATHLETE IS TAKING CARE OF ELITE ATHLETES” - Dr. Paul S. Saenz
The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 are finally here! After being postponed due to an unforeseen pandemic, the Summer Olympics are in full swing. With all the buzz around the historic games, we remember our own native San Antonio olympian.
DR. YOUNG DISCUSSES HOW TO PREVENT COMMON SPORTS INJURIES
ATHLETES WANT TO DO TOO MUCH TOO SOON—THAT’S HOW THEY RUN INTO INJURIES. THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT AN INJURY IS TO START WITH A PROPER WARM UP.
DR. YOUNG DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICALS
During a physical exam any health or physical issues the athlete may be experiencing is identified and treated. Most states require physicals for athletes before they start a sport or begin their season. Even if the state doesn’t require one, most doctors do recommend them.
DR. ALLEN TALKS ABOUT CBD & PAIN MANAGEMENT
Sports Medicine Associates decided to look into the use of CBD treatments for the management of chronic pain—mainly out of the demand from our patients. Our patients come to us with chronic conditions, that are orthopedic in nature, but we just can’t fix with surgery or conditions that are as managed as they can be (based on current technology).
MARCH IS NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH & WE'RE HERE TO CELEBRATE THE AT’S
In acknowledgment of National Athletic Trainers Month, Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio would like to commend Certified Athletic Trainers locally and nationally for their contributions and tireless efforts in the advancement of Sports Medicine.