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The Professional Orthopaedic Associate doctors have written articles on topics related to orthopedic injuries to areas of the body; Spine & Neck, Shoulder & Elbow, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg and Foot & Ankle. Click on the links to see the article and be sure to review the general orthopedic topics to the right.

Hanging Holiday Decorations? Ladder Safety Tips
By Brian M. Torpey - Nov 2010
Falls from a ladder can result in devastating musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and neurologic injuries. Prevent a serious orthopaedic or neurologic injury with these ladder safety tips...

Orthopaedic Hot Topic- Platelet Rich Plasma.
Can It Help You Heal Faster and Return To Play Quicker?
By Harry A. Bade III, M.D., F.A.C.S. - March 22, 2010
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is defined as autologous blood with a higher than normal concentration of platelets. It is made from anticoagulated blood that undergoes...

Wrestlemania
By Brian M. Torpey, M.D.
Most competitive wrestlers, unlike their Saturday Morning wrestling counterparts (depending on your age: The Rock, Hulk Hogan or George the Animal Steel), have injury levels that are similar as those seen in football and soccer...

Strength Training Not Weight Training
By Brian M. Torpey, M.D.
Some of the most frequently asked questions from young patients are directed at weight lifting...

Don't Forget to Stretch
By Brian M. Torpey, M.D.
Exercise training that focuses on maintaining good muscle tone and flexibility can help an athlete perform sports activities at the most optimal level. Stretching and preloading of muscles and joints allows athletes to condition themselves...

Basketball Bumps & Bruises
By Brian M. Torpey, M.D.
Now that basketball season is in full swing, it is important to review some of the common injuries sustained by both male and female basketball players during the course of any given season. Injuries, in their order of increasing frequency...

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For more POA Doctor orthopedic articles see:
Shoulder & Elbow Orthopedic Articles
Knee & Leg Orthopedic Articles
Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Articles
Hand & Wrist Orthopedic Articles
Hip Orthopedic Articles
Spine & Neck Orthopedic Articles

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