From the Court to Everyday Life: Injury Prevention for Women Athletes
At this year’s USTA SheRallies Women’s Summit, The Knee Joint's Dr. Danielle Sartori spoke to a room of more than 200 attendees on one of her favorite topics: helping women athletes feel strong, resilient, and confident in their bodies both on and off the court.
What Is Patellar Clunk Syndrome and What Can You Do About It?
If you’ve had a total knee replacement and notice a “clunk” or “pop” when straightening your leg, especially from sitting, it might be Patellar Clunk Syndrome (PCS). Read the blog to learn what PCS is, why it happens, how it’s treated, and how The Knee Joint can help!
PacSun Best of Marin: Thank You!
What effects does athletic activity have on young chidren? Are the social benefits of learning teamwork while focusing on one sport from an early age worth the risk of potential overuse injuries associated with poor cross-training and insufficient rest worth the opportunities athletic specialization may bring? Is there a way to achieve a balance for your young athlete?
In the paper below, Johanthan Huang, SPT and our Physical Therapy Intern, shares his research and findings on the matter early sports specialization and it’s potential effects on young athletes. A complementary video discussion between Dr. Danielle Sartori and Jonathan follows. Read up and message us with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you.
Early Sport Specialization and Its Effect on Youth
What effects does athletic activity have on young chidren? Are the social benefits of learning teamwork while focusing on one sport from an early age worth the risk of potential overuse injuries associated with poor cross-training and insufficient rest worth the opportunities athletic specialization may bring? Is there a way to achieve a balance for your young athlete?
In the paper below, Johanthan Huang, SPT and our Physical Therapy Intern, shares his research and findings on the matter early sports specialization and it’s potential effects on young athletes. A complementary video discussion between Dr. Danielle Sartori and Jonathan follows. Read up and message us with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you.
Are You Considering Regenerative Therapy to Treat Your Symptoms?
Many people with chronic pain have exhausted the usual courses of treatment to remedy their symptoms. They’ve tried rest, ice, over-the-counter or prescription pain medications, corticosteroid injections, physical therapy, chiropractors, massage therapy, and acupuncture to no avail. When those common treatments failed as an option, the patients started asking doctors who specialize in regenerative medicine for help. In this post we’ll share more about what regenerative medicine is, who it helps and what to expect pre and post treatment so you can decide if it’s an option it’s time to explore.