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Dr. Richard James Emerson, DO
Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr. Richard Emerson is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Phoenix, AZ. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Emerson is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
55 years
Experience
Dr. Richard James Emerson, DO
- Phoenix, AZ
- Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo
- Accepting new patients
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My son complains of headache after playing sports. What could be the reason?
There are multiple possible causations. He needs a comprehensive metabolic blood tests, a neurological exam beginning with the PCP. May need a brain MRI.
I got hit in the nose by a ball, pretty badly. What should I do?
Yes, it should have an ENT specialist examine it to determine if there is deviation of the septum and blocking off of the nasal passages.
I have a bad pain in my shoulders after playing handball. What should I do to get relief from the pain?
You should have an orthopedist examine you and take an X-ray ideally. For the short term, apply ice and maintain some motion by doing "pendulum exercises and finger wall climbing." READ MORE
You should have an orthopedist examine you and take an X-ray ideally. For the short term, apply ice and maintain some motion by doing "pendulum exercises and finger wall climbing." Also, Ibuprofen or Aleve is appropriate.
Is it advisable to wear knee pads while running?
Knee pads not necessary unless you are falling frequently.
How can I increase my daughter's muscle strength?
A normal balanced diet is all she needs. I would suggest an orthopedic exam and referral to a physical therapist for instructions on a home exercise program.
My husband had a ligament tear and the blood spread inside the knee. What are the repercussions?
Blood in the knee is expected following a major tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, which is inside the knee joint. The blood will absorb and disappear as a normal function. READ MORE
Blood in the knee is expected following a major tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, which is inside the knee joint. The blood will absorb and disappear as a normal function. Most important to occur is establish a diagnosis and this usually requires an MRI and learn the treatment options.
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