Sports Medicine Archives - Desert Spine and Sports

What is a Physiatrist? - Asian woman with shoulder pain

02 Dec What is a Physiatrist?

Posted at 18:38h in Arthritis, Back Pain, Hip Pain, Home, Lumbar Spine Disease, Meniscus Tears, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Neck Pain, Sports Medicine, Stem Cell Therapies, Telemedicine by Julie Hastings MD

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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....

The Electrodiagnostic Test (AKA “EMG”) | EMG Phoenix Scottsdale Mesa | Reception at the doctor-neuropathologist. Medical examination in hospital

18 May The Electrodiagnostic Test (AKA “EMG”); The What, Why and When

Posted at 19:49h in Home, Sports Medicine by Puneet Ralhan DO

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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...

24 Mar Self-Care During COVID-19: Body, Mind and Spirit

Posted at 19:13h in Home, Sleep, Sports Medicine by Puneet Ralhan DO

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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...

Meniscus Tears | Non-surgical Meniscus Tear Treatment Mesa & Phoenix

16 Oct Meniscus Tears: Evaluation and Treatment

Posted at 18:09h in Home, Meniscus Tears, Platelet-Rich Plasma, Sports Medicine by Puneet Ralhan DO

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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. What is the Meniscus? The...

18 Mar Top Doc 2019 – Over a decade-long legacy!

Posted at 18:49h in Medication, Sports Medicine by nwwd

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Congratulations to Brad Sorosky MD and Susan Sorosky MD for their 26th cumulative 2019 Top Docs award from Phoenix Magazine. Top Doctors is an annual survey of health care professionals conducted by PHOENIX magazine. This is a peer-selected list of the Valley's best physicians to help...

Manual Therapy in Phoenix & Mesa - person massaging back-shoulder

06 Sep Manual Therapy for a Healing Touch

Posted at 20:07h in Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Sports Medicine by Rishi Vora, D.O.

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Manual therapies are some of the oldest types of treatments in the field of medicine. They are found in all regions of the world and are used to help alleviate pain and correct dysfunction. Touch has a long history as a natural component of healing...

Are Americans Exercising Enough - silhouette of person running

13 Aug Are Americans Exercising Enough? The Answer Might Surprise You…

Posted at 16:55h in Sports Medicine by Susan Sorosky

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What is the ONE thing that can reduce pain, improve function, diminish heart attacks, decrease memory loss, enhance mood, and add years to your life with very little risk? EXERCISE! So why is it that according to a new CDC report1 that we reviewed in...

04 Apr Top Doc 2018 – 11 Years and Going!

Posted at 21:45h in Medication, Sports Medicine by nwwd

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Desert Spine and Sports Physicians is honored to be recognized in Phoenix Magazine’s 2018 Top Docs issue. Congratulations to Brad Sorosky MD and Susan Cunningham Sorosky MD who have each received this award eleven times! Top Doctors is an annual survey of health care professionals conducted by PHOENIX magazine. This is...

Does PRP Work for Chronic Tendonitis - visual graphic of microscopic view of blood cells

01 Feb Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy Part 1: Does PRP Work for Chronic Tendinitis?

Posted at 15:47h in Musculoskeletal Injuries, Platelet-Rich Plasma, Sports Medicine by Susan Sorosky

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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...

03 Jan Is R.I.C.E Still the Answer for Musculoskeletal Injuries?

Posted at 18:31h in Musculoskeletal Injuries, Sports Medicine by Sheena Bhuva MD

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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 every injury I saw. Sprained your...