Written by: Noah Kaminsky,PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Patellofemoral (knee) disorders are among the most common conditions managed in the orthopedic and sports medicine setting. The patellofemoral joint consists of the patella (knee cap) and trochlea (femur or thigh bone). The differential diagnosis of anterior knee pain is extensive and usually diagnosed using medical history and… Read More »
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The Foundation of “Good Form”
Written by: Will Parker, CSCS, USAW, FMS at Raleigh Orthopaedic Performance Center Since I started lifting weights 24 years ago, I have heard coaches and/or trainers talk about using “good form.” Currently, I have been a fitness professional for over 17 years and have worked with many clients who have years of fitness experience yet… Read More »
Get in the ZONE! The Raleigh Orthopaedic Performance Center’s RECOVERY ZONE!
COVID-19 may have sports on a bit of a hiatus these days, however injuries are still occurring and the need for recovery is still vital. Raleigh Orthopaedic Performance Center offers numerous cash-based services to help with your recovery needs. These out of pocket services do not count against your physical therapy visit count, rather are… Read More »
Preventing Martial Arts Injuries
Martial arts can result in a wide range of injuries, with the style of martial art strongly dictating the type of injuries experienced. Detecting injuries early as well as prevention are of critical importance to minimize rehab time and time on the sidelines away from competition.
Is Pain Blocking Your Recovery?
Pain is a very real and subjective phenomenon that plays a vital role in how we process and recover from injuries. In essence, pain is designed to be a warning or signal from the body to let us know there is inflammation, injury or even mechanical failure that is occurring. How we respond to pain… Read More »
Exercise During Quarantine/Social Distancing
With fitness facilities closed due to the pandemic athletes have been forced to figure out how they can continue to stay fit and healthy. Many that don’t have what they would consider the right or enough equipment to simulate their typical workouts have ramped up mileage or frequency of running. A lot of athletes are… Read More »
Corona Virus Update from Raleigh Orthopaedic Performance Center
Dear Raleigh Orthopaedic Family, Raleigh Orthopaedic recognizes there is a great deal of concern and uncertainty to our community, country, and world surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). As schools close or move to distance learning and all sporting events and large gatherings in the country cancel or postpone, we feel it is important for us all to… Read More »
Percussion Massage Devices
Most people that are at least somewhat involved in athletics or fitness at this point are familiar with foam rolling, massage sticks, or other tools to help muscle function and recovery. A new and interesting sub-category within this is emerging which are called percussion massage devices. There are many different brands and knock-off versions beginning to pop… Read More »
Can your knees go over your toes? by Suzanne Blakeney
“Never squat with your knees over your toes” is one of those mainstays of exercise that you have probably heard, or even repeated many times. It’s most commonly a “tried and true” rule for squatting but has been adapted to suit many different exercises involving the knee. Anytime we find ourselves in a position to… Read More »
Concussions in Winter Sports
by Renee Ehrlich LAT, ATC Concussions don’t just happen in football! As January is National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention Month, let’s take a moment to discuss concussions that occur in winter sports. Firstly, what is a concussion? A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that can occur from an impact to the… Read More »
