Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Information and tips to help people get back to living the life they deserve
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Read ArticleExercise and physical activity are key to living well with Parkinson's
Exercise can be helpful whether you have been living with Parkinson’s for a day or for decades.
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Read ArticleWheeze, sneeze, compete: Athletes and asthma
Although athletes suffer from asthma at a higher rate than the general public, it doesn’t mean they can’t compete at an elite level.
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Read ArticleYou can’t break your funny bone, but small stress fractures can happen to anyone
Somewhere on the lower end of the scale of medical problems are compressed nerves and minor stress fractures. While these can be painful, they are highly treatable, with full recovery likely.
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Read ArticleCamp and sports physicals: Prepping for summertime fun
One of the most important things you can do to help your child stay safe and have a fun summer is to schedule a physical before they head off to camp or practice
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Read ArticleChanging lives with occupational therapy
Restoring independence to people whose ability to do daily tasks has been affected by illness, injury or surgery
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Read ArticleIs your sport causing you pain? Let’s go to the video
Providence Sports Medicine offers movement assessments for all types and levels of activities
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Read ArticleWant to stay in good health as you age? Take care of your joints
Whether it’s prevention or treatment, it’s important to stay on top of issues with your knees, hips or other joints
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Read ArticleComeback Kid Donovan Carter talks health and recovery at the Wellness Corner
Former UCLA Bruins Defensive Lineman and Former NFL player, Donovan Carter, Talks Health and Recovery at the Irvine Wellness Corner
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Read ArticleBone health for women after age 50
Turning 50 comes with a lot of changes for most women, including bone density loss. Learn how to keep your bones strong as you age.
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Read ArticleHow to properly choose, pack and lift heavy backpacks
Help your child avoid back injury by following these safety tips.
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Read ArticleCould your child have Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
This painful, sports-related condition is surprisingly common in growing kids.
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Read ArticleCreativity fuels recovery for cancer patients
When a cancer patient signs up for an art therapy group, she discovers a new way to express her emotions.
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Read ArticleTalking about running for fitness with Olympian Carol Rodriguez and Dr. David Gibbons
So you’re interested in starting to run for exercise, or in taking your running to the next level: Good for you!
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Read ArticleWorried about your young athlete and concussions? Advice from a boxer and a doctor
Josesito Lopez and Joey Gee, M.D., discuss the importance of knowing the symptoms of concussions and understanding the recovery process.
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Read ArticleJump, twist, slide, ouch! More young athletes suffer ACL tears
More young athletes, especially girls, are suffering ACL tears. Here are some exercises than can help reduce these injuries.
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Read ArticleShould coaches ban heading the soccer ball?
You may want to think twice before you head that soccer ball coming at you—you may be hurting your brain more than you realize.
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Read ArticleConsidering non-traditional sports for your kids
Getting kids involved in sports can have many health benefits . Professional bowler Sean Rash shares his perspective.
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Read ArticleAsk an expert: Can vegans and vegetarians be serious athletes?
Serena Williams does it. Carl Lewis did it. Can you compete without eating meat?
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Read ArticleStudy: rheumatoid arthritis affects different joints in different ways
The results could influence how clinicians assess, treat and evaluate drugs for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Read ArticleNumbers on youth concussions may be much higher than thought
And while many focus on high school athletes who play contact sports such as football, one-third of the injured kids were under 12.
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