Tennis Performance
It is essential to find the proper health care provider in tennis medicine who understands the biomechanics, language, and equipment to enhance one’s performance. Individualized tennis rehabilitation programs focus on injury prevention and injury management. The Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute (JOI) Sports Center offers tennis programs developed by Dr. Michael Yorio, M.D., to work with players. […]
How Do You Do Telehealth?
How Do You Do Telehealth? The quick answer to how do you do Telehealth is by using a communication device like a laptop or mobile device. The patient and medical provider communicate with each other via phone or video conference. Below are the steps that you will take to complete a Telehealth visit at JOI: […]
How to Download Zoom
How To Download the zoom app for Telehealth Please watch this video by Ehren Allen of JOI Rehab. JOI and JOI Rehab continue to provide virtual care. In this video he explains how to down the free zoom app. With this app, JOI is able to provide Telehealth services by the JOI Physicians and JOI […]
Exercise During Quarantine
Is it important to Exercise during the Quarantine? Quarantine is rough for those who are used to going to the gym regularly. Exercise gyms provide an atmosphere that encourages fitness, motivates people, and is also a social environment for many. Regular exercise is vital to maintain health during the current global crisis. Regular cardiovascular exercise […]
What is a Broken Back
What is a Broken Back? People often ask, “What is a broken back”? Basically, a broken back is a laymen’s term for a spinal fracture. A spinal fracture is a break in the bones of the spine. Vertebrae are bones that are stacked on each other and make up your spinal column. This stack of […]
Does Stretching Help?
Does Stretching Really Help? For years, stretching or flexibility has been widely considered a cornerstone of health and fitness. Many of us stretch before or after every workout and fuss if we can’t lean over and touch our toes. We wonder how some people can wrap their legs around their heads in yoga class. We […]
What Is Weighing You Down?
What Is Weighing You Down? Could it be your Purse? Your purse could be what is weighing you down. As the fashion trends for purses and bags get more and more oversized, so do the number of items we carry. For most of us, our bag is our home away from home. We have wallets, […]
Syndesmosis Sprain
What is a Syndesmosis Sprain? Quick answer, a syndesmosis sprain is a “high ankle sprain.” This often happens in high-impact sports when a player is pivoting and rotating their ankle to attempt an athletic move. The anatomy of the ankle joint, or talocrural joint, is comprised of: Tibia Fibula Talus Your tibia is the bone […]
Muscle Strains
Overview of Muscle Strains A common injury in athletics is a muscle strain, more often known as a pulled muscle. Muscle strains typically occur as a result of one of two reasons: 1) the muscle has been stretched past its limit; 2) the muscle has been forced to contract too strongly. A pulled muscle can […]
Off-Season Training
Training in the Off-Season Spring is here, and summer is approaching fast. Furthermore, the off-season for most sports is occurring, such as football and basketball. Also, it is important to know how to train correctly to get ready for next season. During the off-season, training and exercises should be performed at a lower volume and […]