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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...
What helps heal a twisted ankle from tennis practice?
Rest, ice, compression. If unable to walk, get X-rays. Do some daily ankle sprain strengthening exercises. Consider a brace when you play. Also consider PRP to strengthen the ligaments READ MORE
Rest, ice, compression. If unable to walk, get X-rays. Do some daily ankle sprain strengthening exercises. Consider a brace when you play. Also consider PRP to strengthen the ligaments to prevent reinjury which is very likely.
I have a pins and needles feeling while doing yoga. What can I do?
Pins and needles usually are due to irritation of a nerve. If you are doing hand stands regularly, this could be the cause. I recommend stopping, lots of bad neck issues will arise. READ MORE
Pins and needles usually are due to irritation of a nerve. If you are doing hand stands regularly, this could be the cause. I recommend stopping, lots of bad neck issues will arise. If it continues, get evaluated before it gets serious.
Can sciatica be cured by physiotherapy?
Sometimes. Usually the issue is instability of the spine. Weakness of the ligaments leads to nerves being compressed. That’s what we specialize in at our office. Don’t procrastinate READ MORE
Sometimes. Usually the issue is instability of the spine. Weakness of the ligaments leads to nerves being compressed. That’s what we specialize in at our office. Don’t procrastinate about this.
Is it safe to do physical therapy before being diagnosed?
Yes. But if you have gone 3-4 weeks with limited improvement, get evaluated & get a good quality (3 Tesla) MRI. Don’t just bandaid it.
Which is better for shoulder strain?
Ice, range of motion and eventually strengthening exercises. If in severe pain a short course of ibuprofen / naxproxen can help but avoid for more than 10 days. Can try topical READ MORE
Ice, range of motion and eventually strengthening exercises. If in severe pain a short course of ibuprofen / naxproxen can help but avoid for more than 10 days. Can try topical but might not penetrate enough. If still lingering, consider PT or getting a PRP injection to prevent progression
Shock-like pain?
Likely oblique. Look up core strengthening exercises and do those regularly. Very common in throwing athletes.
How do I know if my fracture is healing?
Most people start laying down new bone 3 weeks after putting it in the brace. Be patient.
Can physical therapy make shoulder pain worse?
This can be normal. Physical therapy is not a walk in the park, it can be rough. If not seeing progress, consider a 2nd opinion.
Will frozen shoulder heal without physical therapy?
100%? No, unlikely. Frozen shoulder can take up to 2 years. Don’t wait, these are frustrating injuries. Shoulders are very important. Get treated.
While swimming I hit my head on the wall. What should I do?
The main thing I’m concerned about is a concussion. I would monitor your symptoms closely. Most common symptoms of a concussion are headache and fatigue. You can also have sensitivity READ MORE
The main thing I’m concerned about is a concussion. I would monitor your symptoms closely. Most common symptoms of a concussion are headache and fatigue. You can also have sensitivity to light, sound, and increased irritability. Avoid any hits to the head for the next 1 to 2 weeks just to be extra careful. If your symptoms worsen, consider being evaluated by a sports medicine doctor.
I have sharp knee pain after doing squats in the gym. What should I do?
That is likely due to a tear in the meniscus. I would get evaluated & then likely start physical therapy. Sometimes an MRI is needed to confirm. These can worsen. Rest & ice & READ MORE
That is likely due to a tear in the meniscus. I would get evaluated & then likely start physical therapy. Sometimes an MRI is needed to confirm. These can worsen. Rest & ice & no ‘twisting’ or squatting on the knee for a couple weeks.
I consume a lot of protein shakes. Will this cause problems in the future?
No, I have 3-4 per day. Make sure you’re drinking lots of water too.
How can I deal with post workout muscle pain?
Staying hydrated. Making sure you eat enough protein (40 grams) after your workout is very helpful. Also, consider taking a natural anti-inflammatory supplement like Tumeric or READ MORE
Staying hydrated. Making sure you eat enough protein (40 grams) after your workout is very helpful. Also, consider taking a natural anti-inflammatory supplement like Tumeric or Curcumin.
Jesse A. Morse, MD, MBA, CAQSM
Jesse A. Morse, MD, MBA, CAQSM
Is it okay to exercise with mild knee pain?
Gout traditionally causes a combination of arthritis and often this is combined with osteoarthritis, particularly in the knee. The best exercises for prevention of having pain READ MORE
Gout traditionally causes a combination of arthritis and often this is combined with osteoarthritis, particularly in the knee. The best exercises for prevention of having pain and still getting a good workout include swimming, bicycling and elliptical. While treadmill it’s OK the impact can cause worsening of the knee pain.
If the pain worsens or changes I recommend getting evaluated to see exactly what he’s dealing with.
If the pain worsens or changes I recommend getting evaluated to see exactly what he’s dealing with.
I got hit in the nose by a ball, pretty badly. What should I do?
Yes the nose could be fractured, often the cartilage is more damaged than the actual bone. If you are concerned about a possible fracture you would first start with x-rays of the READ MORE
Yes the nose could be fractured, often the cartilage is more damaged than the actual bone. If you are concerned about a possible fracture you would first start with x-rays of the head and then consider getting a CT/MRI to evaluate the soft tissues
Is it advisable to wear knee pads while running?
No they are not necessary, some people find comfort in them because they apply pressure.
Sports after brain surgery?
This would likely be okay, but this is probably a question I would defer to the neurosurgeon.
What is the latest treatment for sports related foot pain?
Honestly depends on the specific injury. If it is plantar fasciitis, then a combination of stretching, appropriate physical therapy exercises, and consider freezing a partially READ MORE
Honestly depends on the specific injury. If it is plantar fasciitis, then a combination of stretching, appropriate physical therapy exercises, and consider freezing a partially filled water bottle and rolling your foot on it. Avoid steroid injections. Consider regenerative medicine/PRP injections. If other areas of the foot would depend on specific injury, like Achilles, or one of the tendons near the ankle.
Which doctor is best for ACL pain?
It is best to get evaluated by a sports medicine or orthopedic physician if you were having knee pain and concerned about a possible ACL injury. Often times evaluation can’t help READ MORE
It is best to get evaluated by a sports medicine or orthopedic physician if you were having knee pain and concerned about a possible ACL injury. Often times evaluation can’t help significantly, other times and MRI is needed to confirm.
How does a doctor treat knee pain from basketball?
Knee injuries during basketball can be a couple different options including jumpers knee which responds well to a combination of therapy, icing and sometimes regenerative medicine READ MORE
Knee injuries during basketball can be a couple different options including jumpers knee which responds well to a combination of therapy, icing and sometimes regenerative medicine injections. If it is inside of the knee, like meniscus, these are trickier to treat and would require imaging to confirm. Injections and sometimes surgery depending on size and location of the tear.
