Men’s Health Week: Prioritizing Orthopedic Health
Men’s Health Week is a crucial time to highlight the unique health challenges faced by men and emphasize the importance of regular check-ups and proactive health measures. At South Island …
Sports Medicine
Celebrating Family Health and Fitness Day at South Island Orthopedics
June 8th marks Family Health and Fitness Day, a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting the importance of family involvement in physical activity and healthy living. At South Island Orthopedics, we …
The Preventative Benefits of Running
At South Island Orthopedics, we are dedicated to improving the musculoskeletal health of our patients. Our team consists of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists trained in their respective specialties to …
Multi-Sport Athletes – How to Keep Them Safe
Athletic injuries in young people are on the rise as participation in sports increases. About 5 million children and adolescents aged 18 and younger see a physician or specialist for …
Overuse Injuries in Youth Baseball
Baseball season is in full swing. Unfortunately, so are baseball injuries. From our Yankees’ Aaron Judge chasing the single-season home run record, to our own children playing in the local parks …
Getting into the Nitty “Griddy” of Adam Schefter’s Meniscus Injury
We are officially in the last phase of the NFL offseason, NFL training camp season. Players across the league have been using the offseason to train and recover before the …
Golf Injuries and Prevention
Although it seems like a low-activity kind of sport, nearly 41% of amateur golfers suffer an injury every year on the course. Before you hit the links this season, learn …
Sports Injuries and Children
As participation in organized sports increases, millions of children are treated each year for sports-related injuries. According to studies, football, soccer, basketball, and wrestling top the list of most dangerous …
ACL Surgery Recovery: What Athletes Should Expect
If you’re a football fan, you probably saw Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. tear his ACL in Super Bowl LVI. On track to be the Super Bowl MVP, he …
How to Prevent Heat Exhaustion
Have you ever wondered if there’s something you could do to stay safe on hot, sunny days? If you know how to prevent heat exhaustion, you could do more than …