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Dr. Jesse A. Morse, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr. Jesse Morse is a sports medicine specialist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Morse specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, sports medicine specialists also focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests, and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Morse possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
6 years
Experience
Dr. Jesse A. Morse, M.D.
- Miami, FL
- University of South Florida
- Accepting new patients
Knee Pain: A Guide to Preventing Surgery
Millions of people deal with knee pain every day. Waking up and simply getting out of bed is challenging for some people, but it doesn’t have to be this way!Knee pain can be very...
How long does stiffness last after ACL surgery?
At least 3-6 months. Most people struggle with something until 9 months. PT is very important for this!
At what point should you go to ER for back pain?
Get an MRI. Don’t just avoid. Treat the instability, and don’t just get handed oral steroids, narcotics or get epidural injections. PT very important to strengthen core.
Is physical therapy necessary after foot surgery?
Yes, we develop compensation patterns that we struggle to correct & reverse without good PT
What shoulder injuries require surgery?
Ideally as few as possible. Shoulder dislocation & rotator cuff tear with retraction. I prefer stem cell injections over surgery if possible.
How long does physical therapy take for lower back pain?
Minimum of 4 weeks, but easily 8-12 weeks depending on severity. If still lots of pain after 4, get MRI, consider injection
Is there physical therapy after tennis elbow surgery?
There should be PT after any ortho surgery. Sometimes before too
How should I sleep with shoulder pain?
Ice + compression + Tylenol, add in some Advil with food but be careful with meds
Why do I have leg spasms after working out?
Dehydrated + low magnesium
What does a bruised elbow look like?
If it doesn’t go away within 2 weeks, or movement restrictions, get evaluated. If severe pain, get imaging to make sure no fracture
How long should I wait before eating after finishing a game?
Immediately is fine. Make sure you replace your electrolytes (Gatorade, etc.) and drink plenty of water.
I have sore knees from running. Will ice compression help?
Definitely. You are likely developing some irregular wear patterns in your knees (arthritis?). Make sure shoes are changed. Gait/stride/cadence is correct. Could have meniscus READ MORE
Definitely. You are likely developing some irregular wear patterns in your knees (arthritis?). Make sure shoes are changed. Gait/stride/cadence is correct. Could have meniscus damage too. Don’t wait to get evaluated.
How long does it take to recover from a dislocated ankle?
Depends on the severity of damage. Sometimes those ligaments are permanently stretched. Cartilage damage. If true dislocation, need to be properly evaluated. If just rolled then READ MORE
Depends on the severity of damage. Sometimes those ligaments are permanently stretched. Cartilage damage. If true dislocation, need to be properly evaluated. If just rolled then days to 4 weeks.
Does a dislocated elbow require surgery?
Usually yes
What is the strongest treatment for athlete's foot?
Most of the over the counter stuff works great but minimum daily for 3+ months. Not quick
How do you sleep with ankle swelling?
Elevated with ice
My husband has a sharp pain in his feet from playing football. What can he do?
Well, it is difficult to determine the exact Injury because there are multiple places this could happen on the foot. The most likely is either plantar fasciitis, which is at the READ MORE
Well, it is difficult to determine the exact Injury because there are multiple places this could happen on the foot. The most likely is either plantar fasciitis, which is at the heel, and a Morton’s neuroma, which is in between the toes. If it is a neuroma, you can try a metatarsal pad, which are available to purchase at any drugstore. If it is plantar fasciitis, which is very common and feels like walking on nails for some people, especially in the morning, this is just treated with stretching (calf/foot), rolling your foot on a frozen, partially filled water bottle, and sometimes getting a regenerative medicine injection. My philosophy is to treat the injury as early as possible. Be proactive, not reactive.
Does exercise help nerve regeneration?
Yes, 100%. Nerves want to be used and told what to do. Causing them to exercise and send signals will allow for a best potential outcome. Nerve damage is very severe and needs READ MORE
Yes, 100%. Nerves want to be used and told what to do. Causing them to exercise and send signals will allow for a best potential outcome. Nerve damage is very severe and needs to be addressed quickly before it becomes permanent. There are regenerative medicine products that can speed up this process, but not all doctors are educated in this field.
Why does my back hurt after playing tennis?
At this age, often times there is stress injuries to the facet and vertebral bodies due to the amount of torque that it requires to repetitively hit a tennis ball. It would be READ MORE
At this age, often times there is stress injuries to the facet and vertebral bodies due to the amount of torque that it requires to repetitively hit a tennis ball. It would be best to consider getting imaging, including x-rays, and possible MRI, so that you can work with a good physical therapist to prevent not only progression but help with pain. Pain at 20 years old is not normal, don’t accept it. The longer you wait to treat it, the more severe it will get
How long does it take for a sprained foot and ankle to heal?
Sprained ankles are very common and if on the outside of the ankle and mine are usually within 1 to 2 weeks. If more moderate these can take easily one month sometimes longer. READ MORE
Sprained ankles are very common and if on the outside of the ankle and mine are usually within 1 to 2 weeks. If more moderate these can take easily one month sometimes longer. Foot sprains are a completely separate discussion and very complicated and frustrating. These easily take 3 to 6 weeks even with really good physical therapy. Get properly evaluated and work with a good physical therapist
When should I be worried about muscle pain?
Depends on severity of muscle pain. Hydration is very important, getting regular lab work to determine if there are any significant abnormalities that may be leading to this including READ MORE
Depends on severity of muscle pain. Hydration is very important, getting regular lab work to determine if there are any significant abnormalities that may be leading to this including some genetic issues. Normal soreness should take one to two days depending on level of fitness. If taking longer than that could be something called DOMS.
