Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a revolutionary, science-based alternative for healing injuries and treating chronic orthopedic conditions. A form of regenerative medicine, PRP injections use the body’s own healing powers to overcome injuries ... View More...
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), also known as runner’s knee, is a common complaint among runners and other athletes. In fact, it is one of the most prevalent orthopedic injuries among both amateur and professional runners alike. The pain that ... View More...
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Shin splints is a term used to refer to pain in the front of the lower leg, along the shinbone or tibia. The pain may be sharp, dull or aching, and it may worsen during and after activity. Also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, this condition i ... View More...
Burners and stingers are intensely painful injuries to the nerve supply of the upper arm. Named for the type of pain they cause — burning or stinging that spreads from the neck or shoulder down to the hand — these injuries can feel like an electr ... View More...
Shoulder impingement syndrome, also called thrower’s shoulder, is a condition in which rotator cuff tendons are compressed as the shoulder moves. The tendons rub against the bone at the top of the shoulder, called the acromion. This causes swelling ... View More...
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a painful orthopedic condition characterized by decreased function and range of motion loss in the shoulder joint. Symptoms develop gradually, typically over the course of several months. Initially, moving ... View More...
SI joint irritation or dysfunction is a painful condition resulting in buttock pain or radiation into the legs. Although symptoms can be mild or infrequent, many patients experience chronic, intense pain that interferes with daily activities and degr ... View More...
This guide represents a unique set of treatments offered by sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Robert Engelen. Discuss your specific treatment options with your doctor. Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common forms of arthritis. ... View More...
Sports participation is a fun and important part of growing up, but without the right equipment and preparation, kids have a much greater risk for orthopedic injury. Sports and athletic endeavors contribute to kids’ physical, emotional and social d ... View More...