Dr. Sisson / May 12th, 2023
I work with a lot of clients in their 50’s and beyond. Staying active over 50 is a big priority for them as they age. An injury can significantly derail this plan, especially as we age, since recovery just isn’t as easy.
Here are five of my top tips when speaking to folks over the age of 50 for staying active and mobile, avoid injuries, and continue doing everything they love:
1. Keep Moving
You’ll often hear me say: “You don’t...
Posted on 2023-05-08
Dr. Sisson/ May 8th, 2023
When you’ve got nagging, persistent knee pain, it’s common for doctors to recommend a cortisone shot in the knee.
A cortisone shot in the knee, also known as corticosteroid injections, or “steroid shots”, works by reducing inflammation in your knee joint in an effort to alleviate pain. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Well… not so fast.
Assuming your knee pain is truly due to inflammation, then yes, a co...
Posted on 2023-05-08
Dr. Sisson/ May 5th, 2023
One of the most important things to get right when it comes to successfully resolving knee pain is to correctly identify the knee pain source.
Is your knee pain actually due to a problem in your knee? Or is the root cause of your knee pain coming from somewhere else in your body?
Rosedale, et al published a study in 2020 that revealed 43 chance they’ll find arthritis and/or meniscus (cartilage) tears. And this will be whether you have knee pain or not. Th...
Posted on 2023-05-05
Dr. Sisson/ April 30th, 2023
An injury of any kind during golf season not only impacts your performance – but it keeps you from enjoying the game to the fullest.
Your buddies are walking the course while you have to drive the cart… Instead of focusing on your swing, you’re thinking about your pain and whether or not you should push through it…
The good news is that with the right knowledge and preparation, you can avoid some of the most common injuries impacting go...
Posted on 2023-04-30
Dr. Sisson
Good weather is on its way and if you haven’t already broken out your flip-flops – it’s only a matter of time before you do. The only unfortunate thing about flip-flop season is the coinciding rise in plantar fasciitis that typically comes with it.
Someone I was speaking with the other day recently asked:
“Now that I’m wearing flip-flops again, my plantar fasciitis is acting up. Is there anything I can do? Or do I need to stop wearing flip-flops alto...
Posted on 2023-04-28
