Dr. Sean Whalen

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How Athletes Prevent ACL Injuries

In 2015 as many as a quarter of a million people, primarily athletes, injured an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Women are especially vulnerable to these incidents. Protect yourself and avoid the...

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The 5 Most Common Injuries in CrossFit

CrossFit is an exercise program that has drawn a lot of attention. Many people have seen extraordinary results by using the system to get into shape. However, the workouts are designed to be intense.

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Is Post-Workout Pain Serious? – When Pain Stops Being a Sign of a Tough Workout and Starts Becoming a Sign of Something Serious

Although pain is a natural part of exercise, you should also know when it is a sign of a legitimate injury that needs treatment. Obviously one of the basic ideas behind exercise is to challenge the...

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Tips to Decrease Tennis Elbow Pain

Simple, natural treatments can be used to mitigate tennis elbow pain and enhance function. Along with DIY treatments, regenerative therapy can help.

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Torn ACL? Don’t Disregard Articular Cartilage

by Dr. Sean Whalen | Dec 2, 2015 | Knee Pain | 2 Comments

A torn or otherwise damaged ACL is one of the most common sports injuries. Here are a few quick facts on ACL injury and why it’s critical to look at possible articular cartilage problems as well.

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The Best Knee Arthritis Treatment: Shot or Pills for Knee Pain Relief

Research released at the beginning of January suggests that osteoarthritis responds best to shots at the site of degenerative joint disease with compounds such as corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid...

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Three at Home Exercises to Reduce Knee Pain. 10 min. or Less

Athletes aren’t the only ones who can use exercises for knee pain to their advantage. The University of Virginia lists the following benefits of therapeutic exercise– one of the primary forms of...

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Heal Tennis And Golf Elbow With Regenerative Therapy

It is a well-known fact that exercise is central to maximizing physical and mental wellness. Aside from promoting cardiovascular health, physical activity strengthens and enhances the functionality...

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Viscosupplementation for the Knees

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a debilitating and painful condition with no known cure. OA is also sometimes called “wear and tear arthritis.” The condition has a number of causes, some of which...

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