Orthopedics & Sports Medicine


Physical Exams Are Critical for Student Athletes

Comprehensive physical examinations tailored for student athletes can help prevent seemingly inexplicable deaths and serious injuries.

October 20, 2016 / 2 min read


Scoop on Scoliosis: What Parents Need to...

As many as 9 million people in the United States are affected by scoliosis – a sideways curvature of the spine, with more than 600,000...

October 12, 2016 / 2 min read


Miami HEAT Healthy As They Head Into...

The Biltmore Hotel was the stage for the 5th annual Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Trustee Luncheon sponsored by Miami Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute...

September 20, 2016 / 1 min read


Escape to Miami: Top 3 Nutrition Tips...

South Florida is home to a growing legion of triathletes, who can train just about year-round in all three disciplines -- if they can stay...

September 20, 2016 / 2 min read


‘A Crossroad in My Life’: Rebounding From...

Robert Becker suffered what is potentially one of the most debilitating orthopedic injuries — a “tibial plateau fracture” — of his left leg. The tibial...

September 15, 2016 / 2 min read


Olympians Give Kinesio Taping, Other Therapies High...

They are just part of the breadth of therapeutic treatments that keep these high-powered athletes going strong.

August 18, 2016 / 3 min read


A Growing Problem: Overuse Sports Injuries in...

New research has shown a link between sport specialization and an increase in overuse injuries among young people, many of whom train vigorously at the...

August 15, 2016 / 3 min read


Severe Fractures: Advances are Shortening Recovery Times

Significant advancements in both surgical procedures and devices used to repair serious fractures have occurred over the past 20 years, decreasing recovery time and improving...

July 27, 2016 / 4 min read


Exercise and Seniors: Common Myths

Aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises, or some kind of regular physical activity, can improve the quality of life for adults at any age.

July 19, 2016 / 2 min read


Getting ‘Back on the Air’ After Hip...

Martha Flores prides herself on serving the community through her nightly broadcasts, but a recent fall put her show on hold.

July 14, 2016 / 1 min read