Proper assessment and timely treatment are crucial for optimal recovery and prevention of long-term complications. Our approach at GC Sports Med ensures that each injury is thoroughly evaluated and managed using evidence-based treatments.
Cortisone injections serve both a diagnostic and therapeutic role in managing musculoskeletal conditions:
Diagnostic Use: If a cortisone injection provides significant temporary relief, it confirms that the targeted area is the primary pain source.
Therapeutic Use: It can reduce inflammation and pain, particularly in conditions such as tendinopathies, bursitis, and joint inflammation.
Sprains, strains, and dislocations affecting the ankle, knee, wrist, elbow, shoulder, AC joint, back, and fingers. Typically occur due to trauma, sudden movements, or impact during sports or daily activities.
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Caused by repetitive stress without sufficient recovery.Over time, the rate of tissue breakdown is faster than the body’s capacity to repair itself. Common in manual laborers, athletes, and individuals engaging in high-repetition movements.
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Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee), tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis), rotator cuff tendinopathy, gluteal tendinopathy. Caused by repetitive overload/microtrauma and insufficient recovery.
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Hip pain due to chronic gluteal tendon overload resulting in tendon degeneration and associated burial inflammation.
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Shoulder pain from impingement +/- chronic overload of the rotator cuff tendons leading to tendon degeneration and tearing or rotator cuff damage.
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A condition causing stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint.
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Injuries to stabilizing ligaments, common in contact sports and sudden twisting motions.
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Common in high-impact and high-speed sports.
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Achilles tendinopathy, foot and ankle injuries, knee injuries, patellofemoral pain, bone stress injuries.
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Often related to high-impact sports and running.
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Overuse injuries causing small cracks in bones, common in runners and high-impact athletes.
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TESTING
X-rays, MRIs, CTs, SPECT, ultrasound, and compartment pressure testing if required.
PLAN
Tailored strategies that may include rehabilitation, injections, bracing, or referrals for surgical consultation.
RECOVERY
Progressive rehabilitation programs to restore function and prevent recurrence.
PREVENTION
Strength training, (movement pattern) biomechanical assessment and corrections, and education to reduce future injury risk.
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