Tag: Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

2017 Miami Marathon and Half Marathon (Video)

An international field of 25,000 runners from 80 countries made their way to the start line of the 15th edition...

January 29, 2017

From Hip Replacement to Cycling in 26...

Alex Alexandrov, a 51-year-old avid cyclist, began suffering from arthritis over 13 years ago in both his hips. Eventually, the...

January 11, 2017

Inspirational Words Served at 46th Annual Orange...

Words of inspiration and motivation were part of the main course served on Wednesday as players and coaches from Florida...

December 28, 2016

Surprise Pep Rally for Hometown Hero at...

South Dade High School Principal Javier Perez got an unexpected holiday surprise at the Baptist Hospital Rehabilitation Center as the...

December 15, 2016

My Child is ‘Pigeon-Toed’! What Does That...

A child who walks with his feet pointing toward the center, as opposed to slightly outward, may have a condition...

November 3, 2016

HEAT, Team Physician Ready for Rigors of...

The rigors of an 82-game season take a toll on the players’ bodies, and for the last 29 years it...

October 24, 2016

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

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...

October 12, 2016

‘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...

September 15, 2016

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

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Myths vs. Facts About COVID-19

As dangerous as the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is, equally dangerous is the amount of misinformation that seems to spread just as rapidly, well-intentioned as...

#BaptistHealthy Easy Eats: Lentil Soup

Having a few pantry staples can help you put together a few quick and comforting meals. These are items you should try to always have on...

Coronavirus Roundup: New CDC Data on...

New CDC Study: 71% of COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized had Underlying Health Issues Preliminary findings from a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...

COVID-19: How Cancer Patients Can Beat...

Along with its germs, COVID-19 has brought fear, anxiety and depression to many households. For cancer patients and others facing a health crisis ― and...

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Proper nutrition is key to maintaining a healthy immune system, which consists of various organs, cells and tissues that help fight off pathogens, like viruses...

The FAQs on Coronavirus

Coronavirus concerns are dominating our daily lives. You have questions. Our physicians have answers. Host, Dr. Jonathan Fialkow and his guest, Dr. Kamaljit Kaur address the most frequently asked...

FIU Using 3D Printing to Make...

Florida International University and Baptist Health South Florida are partnering on an initiative to manufacture face shields for healthcare workers on the front lines of...

Pregnant Women and Coronavirus: Don’t Stress,...

Do pregnant women have more to fear from the coronavirus (COVID-19) than the average, healthy adult? Public health officials and doctors say that there are...