Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), commonly referred to as "shin splints" is a painful condition of the lower legs that often affects runners and running athletes. For many athletes there is no relief. In a recent study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine (Am J Sports Med. 2010 Jan;38(1):125-32) 40 out of 47 individuals with chronic recalcitrant shin pain returned to normal activity after a series of low energy extracorporeal shock wave treatments.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy should only be performed under the supervision of a qualified physician and other potentially dangerous causes of shin pain need to be excluded before the therapy can be initiated. Drs. Rifat and Moeller have been using extracorporeal shock wave therapy to treat patients since 2000. EPAT, the newest form of this technology, is available as an office procedure. Read our FAQ section for more information.
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We are pleased to announce that Sports Medicine Associates PLC has earned the title of Credentialed ImPACT Consultant. As one of three credentialed consultants in Michigan, and the only physician based practiced in Michigan, we are pleased to offer state of the art sports concussion diagnosis and management. The ImPACT test is a user-friendly computer based testing program specifically designed for the management of sports-related concussion. Neurocognitive tests, like ImPACT, are considered the cornerstone of proper concussion management. The ImPACT test has been designed after approximately 10-years of University-based, grant-supported research. ImPACT is currently the most widely utilized computerized program in the world and is implemented effectively across high school, collegiate, and professional levels of sport participation. Give us a call to learn more about the ImPACT test.]]>