COMMON INJURIES AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM
Arguably, the best time of the year is football season. ‘Football Sunday’ has become a part of family traditions and is highly anticipated by many. While football is part of the American DNA, one side of the sport that isn’t talked about enough is the high risk for injuries. For that reason, Dr. S. Saenz breaks down common injuries and how to prevent them in case there’s a football player in your life.
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.
PATIENT TESTIMONIAL AFTER A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
I didn't like the idea of having my knee removed plus I don't like surgeries and I hate being put under anesthesia. That's why I put it off—I was really scared.
KNEE REPLACEMENTS ALL ABOUT KNEE REPLACEMENTS WITH DR. GIRLING
The knee is the largest joint in the body made up of the lower end of the thigh bone (femur), the upper end of the shinbone (tibia), and the kneecap (patella). The ends of these three bones are covered with cartilage to protect the bones and enable them to move smoothly within the joint. In a knee replacement surgery we remove the damaged cartilage and a small amount of bone. We go through the front of the knee to put in a combination of metal and plastic to make up for the damaged cartilage. Once we get those components in place, the knee moves smoothly similar to how a regular knee would.
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).