Sports Medicine in New Jersey
Athletes, professional or amateur, put their bodies through far more than the average person. Unfortunately, high-level physical activities, impacts, and motions can lead to a multitude of injuries that can limit movement and produce intense pain. Dr. David Porter is a leading orthopedic surgeon focusing on sports medicine in New Jersey and is often called upon to treat professional and amateur athletes who have suffered an injury.
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COMMON SPORTS INJURIES
ACL/MCL MENISCUS TEAR
Abnormal twisting motions beyond the knee’s natural limits can result in trauma to two crucial parts of the knee joint, namely the MCL and the ACL ligament. Typical symptoms include a loud popping sound that comes from the tearing of ligaments within the joint, extreme sharp pain and associated inflammation, and restricted movement including the ability to bend or stretch the knee.
Knee Injuries
ROTATOR CUFF TEAR
There are two main causes of rotator cuff tears: injury and degeneration. An injury to the rotator cuff, such as a tear, may happen suddenly when falling on an outstretched hand. It may also develop over time due to repetitive activities. The most common symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are recurrent pain, grating or cracking when moving your arm and limited ability to move your arm.
Shoulder Injuries
When a bone is broken in the extremities such as the elbow or shoulder, the condition is serious and requires immediate treatment to heal and prevent permanent damage to the bone or surrounding soft tissue. The symptoms include severe pain, tenderness, swelling, or limited motion.
Our Approach to Your Recovery
At Progressive Spine & Orthopaedics, we understand that every athlete’s journey to recovery is unique. Our comprehensive approach to sports medicine focuses on personalized care, combining advanced medical treatments with customized rehabilitation plans. Dr. Porter and our team of specialists work to help you regain your strength, mobility, and confidence, ensuring a smooth and effective recovery process.
We utilize the latest non-invasive and minimally invasive techniques to address your needs. We aim to get you back to your peak performance levels quickly and safely. Whether through tailored physical therapy, state-of-the-art imaging technologies, or innovative treatments like PRP Therapy, we aim to provide the highest standard of care. Your recovery plan will be meticulously crafted to support your athletic goals, promoting long-term health and preventing future injuries.
Rehab Services for Sports Medicine
Our comprehensive rehab services are an integral part of our sports medicine program in New Jersey. We understand that effective rehabilitation is crucial for a full recovery and a return to peak performance. Our experienced physical therapists work closely with Dr. Porter to develop personalized rehab plans tailored to each athlete’s unique needs and goals. Our rehab services embrace various effective therapies and exercises to restore strength, flexibility, and function. We employ the latest techniques and equipment to ensure that your rehabilitation process is effective and efficient.
Progressive Spine & Orthopaedics’ sports medicine rehabilitation services include the following to help you return to the activities you love with confidence:
- Physical Therapy: Customized exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance.
- Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques for reducing pain and improving mobility.
- Sports-Specific Training: Exercises tailored to your specific sport to enhance performance and prevent future injuries.
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Comprehensive plans to facilitate recovery and optimize outcomes after surgery.
- Injury Prevention Programs: Strategies to reduce the risk of future injuries and maintain overall health.
Is it beneficial to warm up and cool down before and after sports?
It is beneficial to warm up and cool down to help improve performance and prevent injuries. Warming up before you play increases your circulation, which increases the flow of oxygen in your blood and causes more oxygen to reach your muscles. Warming up helps to prepare your heart, lungs, and muscles for strenuous exercise and may help reduce muscle soreness and decrease the risk of injury. Cooling down after your workout helps to regulate the heart rate, blood pressure, and blood flow.
Should I stretch before playing sports?
Intentional stretching before a workout is an important part of preparing to play. Stretching helps to prepare your muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and other tissues loosened up and prepared for strenuous exercise.
What should I do if I feel pain or suspect an injury?
Do not continue to play or exercise. Rest the part of your body that is causing pain or that you think may be injured. Apply an icepack or cold compress over the area. Continue this four to eight times a day for no more than 20 minutes at a time. You can also support the injured part of your body with an elastic compression bandage.
Is there anything I can do to prevent sports injuries?
You can help prevent sports injuries by increasing flexibility with proper stretching before you work out, warming up before you play, and doing a proper cool down afterward, using proper equipment to protect yourself during activity, and staying well hydrated, which helps reduce muscle fatigue that can lead to injury.
Can I walk on a sprained knee?
It’s important not to put weight on the knee for 48 to 72 hours, or possibly longer, as this may cause increased pain and swelling. Resting the ligaments, muscles, and tendons gives the knee time to heal. You can use crutches to help keep the weight off the knee for about a week. Once the swelling begins to subside, you will be better able to walk with a knee brace.
How Does Your Advanced Treatment Work?
Dr. Porter will thoroughly evaluate your condition to determine the most effective treatment. He is conservative and may recommend modified activity, physical therapy, or bracing before resorting to surgery, but when surgery is necessary, you want a surgeon who employs next-generation techniques. Dr. Porter is among the most talented orthopedic surgeons practicing in the USA and offers his professional help and knowledge of sports medicine in NJ to professional athletes and amateur players who are suffering an injury.
