Well, I have had this blog function for a long time now and many of you have seen the blogs that other people have posted for me. But I thought I would try my hand with a casual post about pain. I spend so much of my time treating people with pain and almost every person wants to understand it … [Read more...] about Dr. Ellis Discusses Plantar Fascitis
Rotator Cuff Injury
A rotator cuff injury is the most frequent cause of shoulder pain due to strain and tear in the muscles or tendons of the shoulder. The rotator cuff is made of four muscles that surround and stabilize the shoulder, including the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. These … [Read more...] about Rotator Cuff Injury
The Other 9%
A study by Nunez et al. reported that 91% of patients experiencing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) had resolution of their symptoms with canal repositioning maneuvers. But what about the other 9%? Often times, these people who fall into the 9% become candidates for surgeries that … [Read more...] about The Other 9%
Traumatic Brain Injuries: A Look Inside
Every year traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) result in concussions, disability and even death. In addition, TBIs are connected to memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. What really happens inside our brains when one of these injuries is sustained. Research and studies from scientists and … [Read more...] about Traumatic Brain Injuries: A Look Inside
Memory Loss: Tips To Discuss Your Concerns With A Loved One
As we get older, our chance of experiencing age-related memory loss is often a natural occurrence. However, sometimes, lapses in memory and periods of confusion are more than just basic forgetfulness. Sometimes, these symptoms can be indicative of a significant cognitive impairment, such as dementia … [Read more...] about Memory Loss: Tips To Discuss Your Concerns With A Loved One
Concussions and the Elderly
While athletes account for a great number of concussions sustained in the U.S. each year, they are certainly not the only concussion patients. People over the age of 75 have the highest rate of concussions, often occurring from a fall. As slips and falls become more common with age, and older adults … [Read more...] about Concussions and the Elderly
Concussions and Athletics… What You Need to Know
As more and more students and athletes are actively playing a variety of contact sports, the rate of concussions has steadily increased in recent years. Whether a high-school or collegiate athlete, a professional or semi-professional athlete or a weekend warrior, the concerns around sustaining and … [Read more...] about Concussions and Athletics… What You Need to Know
Let’s Talk About TBIs…
Did you know that more than a million people sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury every year? According to a 2015 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.2 million emergency room visits are a result of a TBI and nearly a half a million of those are made by children ages 0 to 14 for a … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About TBIs…
Is Your Sleep Disorder Impacting Your Health?
We all know that even a single sleepless night can wreak havoc on both our mood and performance throughout the day. Not getting enough rest can leave us feeling irritable and unable to complete even the most basic tasks. While we all expect to feel fatigue due to lack of sleep, many people don't … [Read more...] about Is Your Sleep Disorder Impacting Your Health?