Dr. Jeff Sellman, MD, MS, CAQSM
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
3209 Colonial Drive Family Medicine Columbia SC, 29203Rating
5/5
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Dr. Jeff Sellman is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Columbia, SC. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Sellman 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.
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Dr. Jeff Sellman, MD, MS, CAQSM's Expert Contributions
Should PT be recommended in any sport for any age?
The best way to prevent injury, especially as we age, is cross-training. A personal trainer and strengthening program combined with a flexibility program are very important. Sustained increased water intake, decreased alcohol intake, and a healthy anti-inflammatory diet all prevent injury. READ MORE
Why do people say to not eat before a workout?
It is very important to be in a fed state prior to exercise. Eating too much, or having too much sugar or dairy, can make you feel sick. It is extremely important if you work out first thing in the morning in order to have sources of fuel for the workout. Soluble protein and carbohydrates are so important. READ MORE
What are the home remedies for a pulled muscle?
Simple things such as ice and heat, 10 minutes each, back-to-back, can be used. A massage gun can be helpful. Arnica is a homeopathic found in stores such as Sprouts, or other natural food stores, and can be helpful both topically and orally. READ MORE
Should I wear an ankle brace?
This is controversial. If this is a first sprain, and you have followed a proper restrengthening of the calf and ankle, then the brace would only hurt by weakening you. If you have suffered multiple sprains in a short amount of time (3 times in 1 month), it may be helpful short term. READ MORE
How can I get rid of frozen shoulder?
First things first…treat the symptoms of the shoulder, which are quite painful! A cortisone injection to treat the inflamed capsule of the shoulder joint followed immediately by structured physical therapy to regain function all the while treating the pain. However, it should also be noted the cause of the frozen shoulder. Untreated, or under treated, diabetes mellitus can cause frozen shoulder, so being tested for the disease would be helpful. Most times, the cause is unknown, but adopting a lifetime of safe strengthening and flexibility programs are greatly helpful. Prior surgeries can also increase the risk of frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis. READ MORE
Can chiropractic adjustment heal a sports injury?
Chiropractic is a good, safe adjunct to a goal-directed strengthening program with a good physical therapist in the healing of a back sports injury as long as the adjustments are not “aggressive.” Of course, it is also necessary to determine the tissues affected which could include, but are not limited to, muscles, ligament, the actual bony spine, and the nerves associated with the spinal cord and nerves coming out of the spine. I would avoid chiropractic care initially if the bones were involved. READ MORE
Can exercises make my disc hernia worse?
It depends on the exercises! Certain, specific exercises, actually can improve the symptoms associated with the disc. Those include, but are not limited to, McKenzie back exercises, core strengthening and hamstring stretching. Overall cardiovascular health is helpful as well. High intense activities that act to compress the spine, such as back squats, squat box jumps, and dead lifts can actually worsen the problem. READ MORE
What exercises should I avoid 1 month after shoulder dislocation?
At this point, 4 weeks after the injury, it is safe to add strengthening exercises to heal the injured shoulder. Large movements such as burpees, pull-ups, hand stands and hand stand presses, in addition to heavy kettle bell swings should be avoided. And it may go without saying, avoided the contact and/or collision sport that caused the injury to begin should still be avoided. READ MORE
Can I exercise with shoulder impingement?
Absolutely! Exercise is a part of the treatment plan. Gently swimming, and any cardiovascular activity that involves the legs are very important. The treatment of shoulder impingement involves rotator cuff stretching and deltoid strengthening, to name only a couple. READ MORE
Do I need to increase creatine intake over time?
Although it is still considered safe, there are still some considerations to keep in mind. Creatine is the main source of energy for muscle in power movements; the early explosive movements during a lifting program. After that, the muscles draw on other energy sources. Therefore, it is more effective taken just before an intense lift. Water is absolutely necessary to store the creatine in the muscle cells. Water hydration is supremely important, avoiding high sugar, high caffeine, and high additive sports and preworkout drinks. Being mindful of water is especially important to avoid bad side effects associated with creatine intake during this high heat summer. Too much creatine can adversely affect our kidneys. Making sure the kidneys are functioning properly is important. Monohydrate is the form for maximal absorption. Starting at 2-3g daily and increasing every other day or so is safe. Although 5g daily is considered the gold standard, taking 20g a day is considered safe for optimal absorption. This would be divided in 5 mg doses daily, making sure a proper amount of protein and carbohydrates are also consumed at the same time. READ MORE
Is physical therapy effective for frozen shoulder?
Physical therapy is the mainstay of treatment, and is quite effective. But be patient! It can take up to 8 weeks, but this would help avoid surgical management. READ MORE
How long is physical therapy for tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow is a tough diagnosis. Depending on the person and the length of time that one is afflicted with it, therapy can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of months. I do prefer the hand and elbow therapists, or occupational therapists as opposed to physical therapists. Resting from the actual causative insult, such as overuse at the wrist, is very important. READ MORE
How can I fix my hip joint pain?
Of course, depending on the source of your pain, a flexibility program is vitally important. Yoga, pilates, in addition to keeping a cardiovascular activity. Strengthening of the core is very helpful. In different cases of advanced degenerative changes, avascular necrosis, or a congenital issue, surgery or hip replacement is the only answer. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Cumulative effects of aging and mechanical ventilation on in vitro diaphragm function.
- Reloading the diaphragm following mechanical ventilation does not promote injury.
- In vivo inhibition of nitric oxide synthase impairs upregulation of contractile protein mRNA in overloaded plantaris muscle.
- Ibuprofen inhibits skeletal muscle hypertrophy in rats.
- Arginine supplementation induces myoblast fusion via augmentation of nitric oxide production.
- Nitric oxide increases GLUT4 expression and regulates AMPK signaling in skeletal muscle.
- Nitric oxide facilitates NFAT-dependent transcription in mouse myotubes.
- Nitric oxide regulates stretch-induced proliferation in C2C12 myoblasts.
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