Repetitive motions, wrong technique, frequent overhead reaching, forceful exertion and keeping shoulder in one position too long are the most common causes of tendonitis. Edward Hernandez, Physical Therapist with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, says a repetitive motion is one of the main causes of tendonitis, because it sees both in sport and in […]

Medical Director of the Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

Hip replacement is a very common surgery and Dr. Carlos Alvarado, Orthopedic Surgeon with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, explains how it is performed and how the replacement works. The doctor asserts this procedure guarantees that the area will not degenerate or hurt anymore. Dr. Carlos Alvarado, Orthopedic Surgeon with Miami Orthopedics & Sports […]

Cynthia Laportilla, Physical Therapist with Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, says the average of physical therapy after a total knee and total hip replacement is about three months, and usually about more or less twenty-four sessions. “Usually your therapist will have conversations with you; they might tell you you’re right on target, or this […]