Elbow Pain
Case Presentation A 58-year-old, right-hand dominant male is referred to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) clinic from his primary care provider for right elbow pain. His pain is located…
Hand and Wrist Pain
Case Presentation A 54-year-old, right-hand dominant female presents to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) clinic with right hand and wrist pain. She describes her pain as aching. The pain…
Shoulder Pain
Case Presentation A 50-year-old, right-hand-dominant woman presents to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) clinic with a history of left shoulder pain. She describes her pain as aching and sharp….
Spine Injury Prevention
Spinal injury and back pain are a common problem facing patients seeking medical care including athletes, which can lead to significant disability, medical costs, and impaired performance for these patients….
Spinal Deformities in the Adolescent Athlete
Idiopathic scoliosis will be noted in 2% to 3% of typically developing athletes. Sports physicals are an opportunity to screen for spinal deformity and to promote healthy involvement in activities….
Cervical Disc Herniations, Radiculopathy, and Myelopathy
The key to successful treatment of elite athletes is optimizing the medical care at every step: injury prevention and sport-specific training; comprehensive history and physical examination; high-quality and complete diagnostic…
