by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Mar 28, 2016
Arthritis is extremely common. If we live long enough, we’re all bound to get it sometime somewhere. Even so, very few really know much about it. So let’s take a look. Essentially, arthritis is the deterioration of a joint. As the process advances, this...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Mar 9, 2016
I have previously discussed labral tears of the shoulder. A SLAP tear is a particular type of labral tear. SLAP stands for “Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior”. When the superior (top) part of the labrum is torn within its substance or from its...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Feb 25, 2016
Patellofemoral syndrome treatment starts with identifying its cause. The story you tell your doctor can often give this away. Did you start a new activity? Are you playing on two teams rather than one this season? Have you had a recent leg injury? Are you...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Feb 14, 2016
Achilles Tendon Rupture Treatment As discussed in an earlier post, the Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. Even so, because of it’s poor blood supply and the potential forces generated within the tendon during activities, it is susceptible...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Feb 5, 2016
In an earlier post, we discussed what that nagging pain in the front of your knee might be. Here I will explain, in more detail, why it may have started. As you may recall, runner’s knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common overuse injury to the knee,...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Jan 25, 2016
Welcome to another installment of our web-based symposium about physical therapy following ACL Reconstruction. Our panel: Chris Drew, PT, DPT – Website Paul Frizelle PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, CSCS – Twitter Duncan Gerhard PT, DPT – Website, Facebook,...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Jan 18, 2016
A shoulder separation is a common and very painful injury. Fortunately it usually heals completely without surgery. Let’s take a look at what it is, how it occurs and what’s the best method to treat it. Shoulder Separation: Anatomy The main shoulder...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Jan 12, 2016
Everyone goes to the doctor at some point. The visit is often brief, confusing and for many, stressful. Furthermore, it’s often just downright unpleasant. So if you must see your doctor, make the appointment worthwhile. Here are ten recommendations that will...
