By Dr. Christopher Raffo Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon April 2026 If you’re an active adult dealing with shoulder pain that gets worse at night or flares up when you reach overhead, you’re probably wondering whether you’re dealing with a rotator cuff tear — and what can actually be done about it. In my experience, this
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How to Manage Chronic Ankle Instability After a Sprain
By Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFAS — Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Maryland Orthopedic Specialists You rolled your ankle months ago. The initial swelling went down and the bruising faded, but something still does not feel right. Your ankle gives way when you step off a curb, feels wobbly during a run, or aches after a long
Read MoreUCL Tears (Tommy John Injuries) in Baseball Players: What You Should Know
By Peter G. Fitzgibbons, MD — Orthopedic Surgery, Maryland Orthopedic Specialists As a hand and upper extremity surgeon who treats athletes at every level, I see the concern that comes with the words “Tommy John injury.” Whether you are a high school pitcher feeling new pain on the inside of your elbow, a weekend softball
Read MoreReturn to the Court: Modern ACL Reconstruction Techniques
By Dr. John Christoforetti, MD, FAAOS Orthopedic Surgery Maryland Orthopedic Specialists | The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics March 20, 2026 Every week in my practice, I sit down with athletes who have just received a diagnosis that no one wants to hear: a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Whether it happened during a pivoting move
Read MoreWhy Your Achilles Tendon Hurts: From Overuse to Rupture
By Dr. Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFAS Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Maryland Orthopedic Specialists | The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics Published March 16, 2026 If you’re a runner, a weekend basketball player, or someone who simply stays active, you’ve probably felt that familiar tightness or soreness at the back of your ankle at some point.
Read MoreWhen Pitching Hurts: Treating Little League Shoulder in Adolescents
By Dr. James Gardiner Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon March 2026 Every spring, as baseball season ramps up across the country, I start seeing a familiar pattern in my clinic: a young pitcher—usually between 11 and 15 years old—comes in with shoulder pain that gets worse every time he throws. The parents are worried, the coaches
Read MoreDon’t Hang Up Your Shoes: The Truth About Running With a Meniscal Tear
Meniscal tears are among the most frequent knee injuries I see in runners, from recreational joggers to elite marathoners. With a thoughtful, evidence‑based plan, most runners can return to meaningful training—and often at a very high level. What the Meniscus Does and How Runners Injure It Each knee has two crescent‑shaped cushions of cartilage called
Read MoreShoulder Labral Tears in Tennis Players: What You Should Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, and Getting Back on the Court
By: Christopher S. Raffo, MD • Fellowship-Trained Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon Shoulder labral tears are one of the most common causes of pain and lost performance I see in tennis players, partic ularly those who serve and hit overhead with high volume and intensity. The good news is that with early recognition, the right treatment
Read MoreThe Best PT Exercises for Rotator Cuff Injury Recovery
Rotator cuff injuries can cause significant pain and limit daily activities. Physical therapy exercises are often the first line of treatment for rotator cuff problems. PT exercises for rotator cuff injuries help restore strength, flexibility, and function to the shoulder joint. Understanding the right exercises can make a significant difference in your recovery journey. In
Read MoreEnhancing Athletic Performance with a Sports Medicine Doctor
Whether you are training to become a professional athlete or playing sports for fun, your performance is important. Athletes often face challenges like injuries, endurance problems, or the need for better training methods. If improving your performance feels overwhelming, you may want to work with a sports medicine doctor. These experts do more than just
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