Female athletes bring strength, skill, and determination to every level of competition—but they also face a unique set of health challenges that can impact their performance and long-term well-being. From a higher risk of certain injuries like ACL tears to the effects of hormonal fluctuations on...
Back pain is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide. While lower back pain can significantly impact one's quality of life, regular exercise and stretching can prevent or alleviate many cases. At Desert Spine and Sports Physicians, we offer non-surgical treatments that work in...
Physiatry, also known as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), is a medical specialty that focuses on restoring and enhancing functional ability and quality of life for individuals with pain or injury related to the spine and musculoskeletal system, and other diagnoses affecting the nerves, muscles,...
Pickleball has quickly become America's fastest-growing sport, with players of all ages flocking to courts across the country. As fun as the sport can be, the quick starts and stops, lunges, and arm motions of pickleball can also put players at risk for injury. According...
By Sheena Bhuva, MD and William Lian, MD When I was growing up playing sports, there was never a shortage of ice in the training and locker rooms. The acronym R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation) with a particular emphasis on the “I” was thrown around for almost...
This blog follows on the heels of last month’s blog which encouraged shifting away from the knee jerk reaction of applying R.I.C.E (rest, ice, compression, elevation) to acute musculoskeletal injuries and instead instituting P.O.L.I.C.E (protection, optimal loading, ice, compression, and elevation).1 Why? Because we reviewed in one of...
by Julie Hastings MD and Susan Sorosky MD A ‘physiatrist ‘ (pronounced ‘fizz i’ a trist’) is a physician who specializes in Physiatry, also known as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or PM&R, one of the 24 medical specialties certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties....
by Puneet Ralhan DO and Susan Sorosky MD The art of medicine lies in the ability to listen to a patient’s history and perform a comprehensive physical examination in order to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Modern medicine has progressed to include new technology that helps...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all directly and indirectly. Social distancing has led to significant changes in our day to day lives. As hard as these changes are, they also create an opportunity for us to all come together as one. In order to...
(Updated: 11/3/2021) You have injured your knee and think you tore your meniscus. Do you need an MRI? Will you need surgery? What are your treatment options? These are important questions to discuss with your physician if you are suffering from acute knee pain. Meniscal tears are...