When patients decide to undergo rotator cuff surgery, it makes sense that they want to know approximately how long their recovery will last. The rotator cuff surgery recovery timeline varies from patient to patient, as each patient’s injury is unique. Luckily, the team at SPORT Orthopedics + Physical Therapy has everything you need for a successful surgery and recovery. By working with an orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist on our team, you can rest assured that we will oversee all stages of your recovery. To schedule an appointment with us, please call our office at 469-200-2832 today ..read more

Dealing with rotator cuff pain can be a significant challenge, especially when it prevents you from getting a good night’s sleep. Sleep is crucial for healing and overall well-being, but persistent shoulder pain can make a restful night seem like a distant dream. At SPORT, we can help you learn how to relieve rotator cuff pain at night with a few simple steps. Whether you’re grappling with the aftermath of an injury, a chronic condition, or post-operative recovery, understanding how to manage a painful shoulder effectively can be pivotal for your health and quality of life. In this blog post ..read more

Is Your Knee Injury Serious? Imagine that you’re out for your morning run, playing your favorite sport, or participating in another activity that requires the use of your knee. Suddenly, you twist your knee, feel a pop, and completely lose the ability to bear weight on your knee. You know that not all knee pain is cause for alarm, but this feels different. It feels like a significant problem. If you find yourself wondering, “How do I know if my knee injury is serious?” your best bet is to speak with a Dallas orthopedic specialist. At SPORT Orthopedics + Physical Therapy, we diagnose and treat ..read more

Table of Contents Do You Suffer from Morning Heel Pain? If you’re waking up with heel pain in the morning that disrupts your day, you may be suffering from one of several common conditions. From plantar fasciitis to a heel bone fracture, morning heel pain affects millions of people every year. Luckily, many of the common causes of heel pain can be treated without surgery. At SPORT Orthopedics + Physical Therapy, our highly skilled orthopedic professionals have extensive experience treating various sources of heel pain. No matter the source of your pain, we can have you back on your feet a ..read more

Table of Contents When someone has pain in a specific part of their shoulder, they’re likely to search online for the cause before seeing a doctor. By using a shoulder pain diagnosis chart, patients can get a better understanding of what affects certain parts of the shoulder. The shoulder joint is both important and complex, which makes it difficult to determine the source of pain without a proper medical examination. If you suffer from shoulder pain that impacts your daily life, it’s time to stop hurting and start living. The team at SPORT Orthopedics + Physical Therapy is here to evalu ..read more

Table of Contents Why Do People Undergo Hip Replacement Surgery? If you suffer from osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, your doctor might recommend that you have hip replacement surgery. While osteoarthritis is the most common reason for patients to undergo hip replacement surgery, those that have rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder that affects the joints, and osteonecrosis, when part of the bone dies due to decreased blood flow, can also benefit from hip replacement surgery. If you’ve broken or fractured your hip from an injury or degenerative bone disease, your doct ..read more

Table of Contents As with all surgeries, recovery time can vary depending on the patient, type of surgery, type of damage repaired, and their physical and mental condition. Most patients won’t have pain after the first few months after knee replacement surgery. It can take up to 2-3 months to return to most activities of daily living and 6 months to one year before your knee is strong and resilient and you begin to forget you had a knee replacement. For the best possible experience with your joint replacement, contact SPORT Orthopedics + Physical Therapy at 469-200-2832 today. Knee Joint ..read more

Table of Contents Our feet carry us through life, so it’s incredibly important to keep them healthy and to properly care for them. But what if you start having unexpected foot pain? If you haven’t suffered an injury or overexerted yourself, you may be experiencing nerve pain in your foot. Simply searching “nerve pain in foot” on the Internet may not yield the answers you need. We recommend scheduling an appointment with a qualified orthopedic specialist for a proper diagnosis and treatment. At SPORT Orthopedics + Physical Therapy, we understand how frustrating foot pain can be. If your f ..read more

Table of Contents Shoulder pain can occur as a result of many different things, including injuries, conditions, and even simply sleeping wrong. But what about nighttime shoulder pain that you only feel when you’re in bed, not after you get out of it? There are actually several conditions that can make shoulder pain worse at night than during the day. If you suffer from shoulder pain at night, our orthopedic specialists are here to explain why that might be. You can also take a look at our shoulder pain diagnosis chart for a better idea of possible causes. At SPORT Orthopedics + Physical ..read more

Table of Contents Approximately one-third of all United States citizens report having knee pain at some point in their life. However, due to the complexity of the knee joint, it is susceptible to many different injuries and conditions. If you suffer from pain on the inside of the knee, your doctor will use this information to begin testing for certain conditions. Luckily, many of these conditions can be treated with physical therapy, orthopedic surgery, or a combination of both. At SPORT Orthopedics + Physical Therapy, our Dallas orthopedic surgeons are committed to evaluating your knee ..read more