Whether you are diving on a beach court or hammering an overhead kill shot indoors, volleyball asks a lot of your shoulder. Here is what happens when it asks too much. PATIENT STORY “I have played sand volleyball for years. Last summer I went up for a big swing and felt my shoulder shift — like something moved that should not have. It popped back on its own, but it has never felt the same since. Now I hesitate every time I go for an overhead.” There is something uniquely beau

What every pickleball player needs to know about the shoulder before it starts screaming at you. PATIENT STORY “ I just play recreational pickleball a few times a week. It cannot be that serious, right?" A very common sentence I hear in my office, usually followed by an MRI that tells a very different story.” Pickleball has officially taken over. From San Antonio community centers to retirement communities to competitive leagues, the sport has exploded in popularity and for g

Summer is a season filled with outdoor fun—whether it’s hiking, biking, swimming, or just taking long walks. But increased activity can...