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Dr. Jeffrey Ross Cusmariu MD

Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine

5/5(32)
2700 10th Avenue South POB II, Suite 200 Birmingham AL, 35205
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Dr. Jeffrey Cusmariu is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Birmingham, AL. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Cusmariu 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.

Education and Training

Duke University MD 1996

University of Alabama at Birmingham Residency Orthopaedic Surgery 2001

Aspen Foundation for Sports Medicine, Education and Research Fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 2002

Duke University, School of Medicine, Durham, NC MD 1996

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine- 2004

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Dr. Jeffrey Ross Cusmariu MD's Expert Contributions
  • Humerus pain

    What you describe is probably a rotator cuff tendonitis. This often comes from overuse or poor technique, or the combination of the two. I would avoid any overhead activities (serving, overhead volleys, etc.) or just take 2-3 weeks off playing tennis. Take some over the counter anti-inflammatories, if you are able to, regularly for a week and work on some rehabilitation exercises for your rotator cuff and scapula stabilization. Once your symptoms have resolved, I would get a lesson from a reputable tennis pro to see what you are doing that may be causing the injury and then teach you how to correct it. If this does not resolve your symptoms, you may need some formal physical therapy. Good luck! READ MORE

  • Should PT be recommended in any sport for any age?

    I admire that you are looking to be proactive to prevent injury. Most people come to us only after having an injury. If you have any underlying medical problems or pre-existing conditions that may place you at risk playing hockey or sports in general (such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, etc.), I would recommend you discuss this first with your primary care doctor or a sports medicine specialist. If you are an otherwise healthy person who is just wanting to start or get back to playing hockey, I don't think you have to see a sports medicine specialist. However, I would recommend that you make sure you have the appropriate fitting protective equipment and that you participate in some sort of conditioning program prior to starting. Warming up and stretching prior to and then after is also important. Good luck and enjoy! READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Hip Arthroscopy

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine  
  • Alabama Orthopaedic Society  
  • Jefferson County Medical Society  

Fellowships

  • Aspen Foundation for Medicine, Education & Research Sports Medicine  2002

Dr. Jeffrey Ross Cusmariu MD's Practice location

St. Vincent's Orthopedics, PC

2700 10th Avenue South POB II, Suite 200 -
Birmingham, AL 35205
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New patients: 205-933-7838, 205-939-0447
Fax: 205-939-0418, 205-933-0951
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St. Vincent's Orthopedics, PC

2217 Decatur Highway -
Gardendale, AL 35071
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