Here at Northwest Broward Orthopedic Associates, we’re very excited to have Dr. Bronson Bartolone join us in Margate, Florida! Although Dr. Bartolone has already been with us several months, we wanted to formally introduce him to you.
Dr. Bartolone is our Director of Physical Therapy in our Physical Therapy department.
How to Prevent Football Injuries with Young Athletes
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2012, approximately 466,492 people were treated for football-related injuries in hospital emergency rooms which makes it the leading cause of school sports injuries!
Since football summer practice will be starting soon and then football season starts soon after that,
Frozen shoulder causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder. Over time, the shoulder becomes very hard to move.After a period of worsening symptoms, frozen shoulder tends to get better, although full recovery may take up to 3 years. Physical therapy, with a focus on shoulder flexibility, is the primary treatment recommendation for frozen shoulder.Frozen shoulder most commonly affects people between the ages of 40 and 60,
We all know someone who has been stopped in his or her tracks by bone,
Did you know that plantar fasciitis (fashee-EYE-tiss) is the most common cause of pain on the bottom of the heel and that approximately 2 million patients are treated for this condition every year? (Ortho Info)
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot becomes irritated and inflamed.
Your knee is a very complex joint with many components, making it vulnerable to a variety of injuries. Some of the most common knee injuries include fractures, dislocations, sprains, and ligament tears.
Many knee injuries can be successfully treated with simple measures, such as bracing and rehabilitation exercises. Other injuries may require surgery to correct.
Did you know more than 80 million people in the United States have taken up bicycling for fun, exercise, and transportation? According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 1.3 million cycling injuries were reported in 2014. On a per capita basis, Florida recorded an annual average of about 5.7 cyclist deaths per million residents,
If you work an office job or you often perform repetitive tasks, you are at risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. It is also known as median nerve entrapment or median nerve compression.
