What Are the Risks of a Second Shoulder Dislocation?
When an athlete dislocates their shoulder, the risk of a secondary dislocation is fairly predictable. Depending on their age and the type of sport they participate in, a second shoulder separation could be life-threatening.
Why (And How) We Use the Tegner Activity Scale
The Tegner Activity Scale helps us design your sports medicine treatment plan by informing us of the specific activity level you want to get back to.
Shoulder Dislocations? If You Are A "Consequence Athlete" You May Be In Danger
Certain sports, like kayaking, hang gliding or big wave surfing can lead to a life-threatening situation if the shoulder pops out a second time.
here’s how you can maintain a healthy weight— and avoid knee pain.
It's time to get preventative! Let's talk about protecting those knees while still taking steps to lose weight in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.
How to get back to skiing after an acl tear
When returning to the slopes after an ACL injury, we have two factors to consider. Biology, and rehab.
4 pro tips to keep running and and still avoid knee injuries
When it comes to running, there are some preventative measures we can take to minimize the risk of soreness or major injury to the knees.
ask your surgeon these questions before acl repair surgery
Having surgery for your ACL Tear? Here are vital questions to ask your surgeon, and some helpful videos from Dr. Sterett on the topic of ACL Surgery.
How Adopting the Right Mindset Can Help You Recover from Orthopedic Surgery
Just because you are not a world-cup winning skier, NBA player, or college soccer star doesn't mean you can't recover like one!
In An Olympic Year, Athletes May Take More Risk For More Reward
The Olympics only come around once every 4 years. Some of our more talented competitors have the chance to compete at more than one Olympic games. But many others get only one shot at it.
What is Activity Preservation? With Dr. Bill Sterett
"What do we need to do to keep you doing the activities you love?" That's the question Dr. Sterett answers, introducing the concept of Activity Preservation when it comes to your chosen treatment for a sports medicine injury.
How Long Will It Take To Return From Knee Surgery?
One of the big concerns that active people have after they have surgery on the Anterior Cruciate Ligament concerns how long it'll take to return to full speed. Many of the folks I see enjoy a high level of performance, either in recreational or professional sense, and my goal is to get them back to the same level (or in some cases, performing better) than before.
Let's Talk About Activity Preservation
We're starting to learn that some people don't merely want to be pain-free, but they want to be back at doing the things they love better than ever. This fact can dramatically inform our approach when it's time to line up treatment. I explain more in the video below....