Richard Seldes MD

01/12/2026

Aerobic exercise found to be most effective for knee osteoarthritis.

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain, function, gait performance, and quality of life, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

01/05/2026

Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain.

If you have knee pain or other knee problems, your physical therapist may pay close attention to your hips and the strength of your hip muscles. Why? Because your hip muscles, like the gluteus medius, control the position of your knees when you are walking, running, or jumping.

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!

12/29/2025

Q&A: How sports-related concussions affect reaction times.

When playing sports, it's important to remember: Brains don't have seat belts. When rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain inside the skull occurs with a blow to the head, a concussion happens, which in some cases can lead to lasting impacts on motor and cognitive skills needed to keep athl...

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

12/01/2025

What to know about deltoid pain.

The deltoid is a large muscle responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion. Pain in this area may be due to issues like overuse or injury.

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/24/2025

What to know about knee stiffness.

A stiff knee is a common complaint, especially among older adults and those who are very physically active. Knee stiffness can occur due to low flexibility or muscular imbalances in the legs, injury, or arthritis. The most suitable treatment for knee stiffness depends on the underlying cause.

11/17/2025

Tips for healing a sprained ankle fast.

Sprained ankles can be very painful, and severe sprains can require months of recovery. However, a person can take several steps at home to help speed their healing and reduce the risk of re-injury.

11/11/2025

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10/20/2025

8 Types of Shoulder Surgeries.

Common types of shoulder surgeries include rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and arthroscopy for conditions like frozen shoulder or impingement syndrome. In general, these and other shoulder procedures help treat shoulder injuries by repairing or replacing cartilage, tendons and ligam...

10/13/2025

Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?

You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees—and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true?