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Dr. Lawrence Shall, MD
Orthopedist
Dr. Lawrence Shall is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Virginia Beach, VA. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Shall 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.
45 years
Experience
Dr. Lawrence Shall, MD
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Medical College of Ohio
- Accepting new patients
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Will I need surgery or rehab for intense shoulder pain?
You need to be seen by a sports Dr. A diagnosis needs to be made to answer your questions
What are the best ways to prevent running injuries?
Good shoes. Proper training (avoid overuse).
What forms of exercise provide permanent weight loss?
None. Weight control is a function mostly of diet. Exercise helps some.
If I sprained my Achilles tendon, will it likely tear in the future?
Sprain depending on how bad they are is a risk factor for future injury in every tendon.
How does physical therapy help a dislocated shoulder?
Muscle control helps a lot in the shoulder, but you still need to see a sports doctor.
Can not stretching before I ran have caused my hip to hurt?
Not just the one time. You need an eval for underlying problems.
How soon can I go back to running after breaking a bone in my foot?
Usually about 6-8 weeks depending on the bone.
Why am I having pain in my tailbone area?
Many things can cause pain in that area. A doctor eval would help to diagnose what is causing the pain.
How to treat a child's fractured arm?
You NEED to see a pediatric orthopedic specialist.
Which specialist do I see for my son's dislocated arm?
Pediatric Orthopedic
Can working out too much be bad for my health?
It can cause overuse injuries but not usually in a 21 year old
How important is stretching?
YES Stretching is very important
Can sport counseling help me be a better player?
Absolutely yes
Is it safe to do yoga with lumbago?
Assuming no significant structural problems yoga should be safe
What can my son do to prevent running injuries?
Stretching and strengthening of the appropriate muscles. Good technique, good equipment.
How can I tell if I pulled a muscle?
Probably so, but other things can cause calf pain (blood clot). You need an eval by a Dr.
What are the symptoms of pulled hamstring?
You've got them.
