Kristopher Avant DO

01/30/2026

The next great performance booster for athletes? Sleep.

When we think of elite athletes, we generally think of people who are at the top of their game physically.

01/23/2026

The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder.

The stages of a frozen shoulder can be painful. Learn how long the average recovery is from this condition.

01/01/2026

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

12/23/2025

Tips for healing a sprained ankle fast.

An ankle sprain is an injury to ligaments in the ankle. Read on to learn about first aid and long-term methods of supporting recovery.

12/22/2025

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

12/19/2025

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...

12/16/2025

What to know about deltoid pain.

The deltoid is a muscle responsible for lifting the arm and helping the shoulder to move. Strains and injuries from overuse can lead to pain. Learn more here.

12/02/2025

What Happens to Your Body When You Play Tennis Regularly.

If you're watching the U.S. Open, you may have noticed the slogan that tennis is "the world's healthiest sport." Here's how tennis can affect your body.

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/25/2025

Surgical fixation for pickleball-related Achilles ruptures may improve quality of life.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Patients who sustained Achilles tendon ruptures while playing pickleball benefit from surgical fixation, according to data presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.“Most patients who suffer pickleball-related Achilles tendon rupt...

11/18/2025

Carpal Tunnel Massage Techniques and Exercises.

Massage therapy has been shown to improve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Learn about the massage techniques and exercises that can provide relief.

11/12/2025

X-ray analytics in motion: Dynamic 3D diagnosis for unstable shoulders.

After a shoulder injury has been treated, patients are often left with a feeling of insecurity—many of them report that their shoulder "doesn't hold" or "slips out easily." When diagnosing shoulder instabilities, doctors often have to rely on these subjective assessments. The reason: Conventional ...