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Dr. Jewell Brent Duncan, MD
Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr. Jewell Duncan is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Augusta, GA. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Duncan 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.
38 years
Experience
Dr. Jewell Brent Duncan, MD
- Augusta, GA
- Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga
- Accepting new patients
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How can I increase my strength to play cricket?
Weight room. Preferably with trainer
What does sports rehabilitation include?
Different ways to view sports rehab. Depends on specific needs. Rehab from hurt to well. Rehab to improve baseline. I assume your coach is speaking of rehab to restore injury to READ MORE
Different ways to view sports rehab. Depends on specific needs. Rehab from hurt to well. Rehab to improve baseline. I assume your coach is speaking of rehab to restore injury to normal. That would be physical therapy involving Various strengthening and range of motion techniques probably performed by physical therapist. Mathletics Trainer trying to appropriately can do this as well.
Are there any anti-inflammatory medicines I can take after running?
Usual for inflammation would be Aleve or Advil. Instructions on bottle. If doesn’t help see specialist to determine diagnosis
How should I prevent any knee injuries while playing hockey?
Make sure you have properly trained to prevent injury
I have sore knees from running. Will ice compression help?
Yes it should.
My husband has a sharp pain in his feet from playing football. What can he do?
He needs to be evaluated, not enough information.
Is it safe to play badminton after a hand fracture?
He needs to ask his orthopedic surgeon
While swimming I hit my head on the wall. What should I do?
Give it time. Should get better all by itself. Can use ice the first 48 hours and take tylenol. I assume you have no concussion symptoms.
What is tingling in legs a symptom of?
Many reasons. Hard to know without a proper evaluation and examination. If persists, need to see your doctor.
Can flat feet affect your ankles?
Yes it can. Suggest getting proper inserts for your shoes,
Can I see my pain management doctor during the coronavirus?
You need to see a knee specialist and yes you can.
How many chiropractic sessions are needed after a sports injury?
First of all you need a diagnosis of problem. Then you need proper treatment based on the injury which may or may not include chiropractic treatment.
Does tennis elbow require surgery?
Not usually. Tennis elbow gently will improve with the proper conservative measures. If you have it a long period of time sometimes an MRI is necessary to evaluate for a tear in READ MORE
Not usually. Tennis elbow gently will improve with the proper conservative measures. If you have it a long period of time sometimes an MRI is necessary to evaluate for a tear in the extensor muscles that attached at the lateral elbow.
How can I reduce the swelling in my knee?
The first determination is what the problem is that is creating the swelling. If you do not know what that is, then you need to be evaluated and an X-ray taken and have basic treatment READ MORE
The first determination is what the problem is that is creating the swelling. If you do not know what that is, then you need to be evaluated and an X-ray taken and have basic treatment started.
What causes nerve damage after an athletic injury?
Nerves can be injured and athletic injuries secondary to compression injuries or stretch injuries. Occasionally, if the swelling is severe, they can be affected by the swelling READ MORE
Nerves can be injured and athletic injuries secondary to compression injuries or stretch injuries. Occasionally, if the swelling is severe, they can be affected by the swelling as well.
Should PT be recommended in any sport for any age?
No need to visit a specialist. Make sure you stretch well and, since you’ve played this long, you have some basic exercises you can do to remain strong and flexible.
What do you do when your knee is swollen?
The usual things are to ice, elevate, and, if you can tolerate anti-inflammatories, you can take over-the-counter anti-inflammatories. If the swelling persists for a couple of READ MORE
The usual things are to ice, elevate, and, if you can tolerate anti-inflammatories, you can take over-the-counter anti-inflammatories. If the swelling persists for a couple of weeks or you become worse, you need to see an orthopedic surgeon.
Can a dislocated elbow heal itself?
If this is an isolated dislocated elbow with no fractures involved most of those reduce easily and do well over time. When there are fractures involved that creates other problems. READ MORE
If this is an isolated dislocated elbow with no fractures involved most of those reduce easily and do well over time. When there are fractures involved that creates other problems.
