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9 Things That Could Be Making Your Osteoarthritis Worse

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:26:00 -0400

CreakyJoints explains how to tweak everyday habits that can affect osteoarthritis symptoms, and includes guidance from HSS sports medicine physician Ryan J. Lingor, MD, and sports medicine surgeon Karen M. Sutton, MD.

Dr. Lingor recommended regular exercise, stating “Low impact activity allows for better joint lubrication. It also strengthens muscles to help take unnecessary stress off the joints, decreases inflammation responsible for the progression of arthritis, and helps you maintain a healthy weight.”

However, Dr. Lingor advised not to start a workout regimen that is too intense. “Pushing yourself too hard, too fast can also be a detriment to your joints,” he added.

He explained that when arthritis is in one joint, nearby muscles and joints have to work a little harder to pick up the slack. “This compensation can contribute to pain or injury from extra stress in that new area,” he noted.

According to Dr. Lingor, working on flexibility can also help with compensation. “You may not be aware of your own imbalances in strength and flexibility. This asymmetry may put extra stress on one side of the body resulting in injury. Doing exercise like yoga, Pilates, or tai chi can help make you more aware of and correct these imbalances.”

Dr. Sutton said to think of joints like a plant sapling (a young tree). She explained, “Saplings need strings around them to help them grow straight and strong — just as joints need muscles and ligaments around them for support and stability.”

Read the full article at CreakyJoints.org.

How to Make the Most of Your Annual Physical

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:56:00 -0400

Outside Magazine discusses essential questions to ask during a doctor’s visit at every age, and includes guidance from experts including Ryan J. Lingor, MD, sports medicine physician at HSS.

At age 40s-50s, aches and pains can settle in, however according to Dr. Lingor, “We don’t need to accept the fact that we’re going to feel worse as we get older.”

For individuals of these ages, it is suggested to discuss diet, exercise routines, musculoskeletal pain and calcium and vitamin D3 intake (if menopausal) during doctor’s appointments.

Read the full article at Outsideonline.com.

Will Lightening’s Stamkos be ready to return?

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:18:00 -0400

Tampa Bay Times reports that Tampa Bay Lightening’s Steven Stamkos had surgery over a month ago to repair a core muscle injury.

Ryan J. Lingor, MD, primary sports medicine physician at HSS, explains that a core muscle injury is most common in sports like hockey and soccer as those players are required to hyperextend their legs.

When asked about typical recovery, Dr. Lingor says that “you could either have an issue with the repair itself, or you can compensate and cause an issue to a different body part because everything is trying to make up for that vulnerable spot".

Read the full article at TampaBay.com.

MSG Network

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 13:49:00 -0400

MSG Network spoke to Ryan J. Lingor, MD, primary care sports medicine physician at HSS, during the Invesco Series Hawaii Champions Cup semifinal to discuss common injuries he observes with treating tennis players. “Well with the older athlete, we see a lot of upper extremity things such as the shoulder, elbow and some of the wrist and hand, they are really common,” said Dr. Lingor. Additionally, Dr. Lingor suggested tips for non-professional tennis players to prevent injury, stating, “The best thing I think with over extremity stuff, is building a strong core. Upper back strength can really help, as well as with the wrist and hand. Sometimes you have to get a wider grip on the racket so you’re not having the death grip, and that can prevent some of these things.”

This segment aired on July 13, 2019.

Significant Injuries Lead to Titans First Loss

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:00:00 -0400

News Channel 5 Network's SportsLine interviewed HSS primary care sports medicine physician Ryan J. Lingor, MD, live on-air to discuss the recent injuries of Tennessee Titans' Delanie Walker, Taylor Lewan, and Marcus Mariota.

According to the segment, Walker broke an ankle, Lewan suffered a concussion and Mariota injured an elbow.

Dr. Lingor, who did not treat the athletes, explained that surgery is required to restore stability in a broken ankle and it typically takes a year to recover.

When discussing concussion protocol in the NFL, Dr. Lingor noted that "the first thing is to make sure [the athlete's] symptoms are resolving from the concussion itself." He added that the athletic trainers and coaches slowly immerse the athlete back into activities and monitor for any concussion symptoms.

Watch the full segment at newschannel5.com. This also aired during the September 10, 2018 broadcast.

MSG: June 15, 2018

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 07:00:00 -0400

MSG hosted HSS primary care sports medicine physician Ryan J. Lingor, MD, live on-air at the Invesco Tennis Series to discuss common injuries and treatment options for tennis players.

"Fortunately with tennis, it's a lifelong sport, and so I see all kinds of athletes from the recreational weekend warrior, high school players, up to the professional athletes themselves," said Dr. Lingor.

Dr. Lingor explained that common injuries include tennis elbow and shoulder injuries.

"Depending on the injury, a lot of things can be done with physical therapy to help look at mechanics and how people are working with their serve or with their returns," Dr. Lingor noted.

This aired during the June 15, 2018 broadcast.

A Guide to Working Out When Something Really Hurts

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0400

VICE Tonic featured HSS physical therapist Snehal Patel PT, MPT, SCS, as well as primary care sports medicine physicians Jordan D. Metzl, MD, and Ryan J. Lingor, MD, in an article about how to exercise with certain injuries in order to maintain muscle strength.

For a shoulder injury, Patel recommended starting your exercise with range-of-motion warm-ups, such as pendulum swings or windmills, and modify your routine or take a break from working your shoulders if it doesn't feel right.

Shoulders, unlike other muscle groups, won't loosen up and feel better as your progress through your exercise routine, Dr. Lingor added.

Elbows, wrists, and hands are one area in particular where you can quickly make a bad problem into a worse problem if you try to push through the pain, said Dr. Metzl.

However, if you have a hip or groin injury, Dr. Lingor said that swimming could be a helpful workout.

This coverage originally appeared in VICE Tonic. The original article is no longer available online.

This Is the Best Way to Treat Sore Muscles After a Workout

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0400

TIME reports on some common questions around muscle soreness as it relates to workouts.

According to Ryan J. Lingor, MD, primary care sports medicine physician at HSS, it can be common to develop soreness especially after starting a new workout regimen.

However, there are red flags that may suggest when the pain is not normal. Dr. Lingor explains how soreness is typically symmetrical, so if you experience significantly more pain on one side of the body, there may be an injury.

Additionally, normal soreness usually develops between 24 and 36 hours after a workout and will recede within three days. If it lingers longer, that may be a sign of something more serious.

"There's no real effective treatment for delayed-onset muscle soreness," says Dr. Lingor. "The best thing actually is low-impact activity."

Dr. Lingor adds that you can minimize the impact of soreness by staying properly hydrated, recovering adequately after a hard workout and eating healthy sources of carbohydrates and protein post-exercise.

Read the full article at Time.com.

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