Richard N. Puzzitiello M.D. Richard N. Puzzitiello M.D. Sports Medicine Specialist Book Appointment About Dr. Puzzitiello Dr. Richard Puzzitiello is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with expertise in both arthroscopic and open treatment of complex shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee [...]
SARASOTA, Fla. — Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, recently had four of its physicians speak at the 9th annual Gulfcoast Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Conference on Saturday, August 23 at The Ritz Carlton in Sarasota. The annual event is designed [...]
At Coastal Orthopedics, we are committed to making exceptional orthopedic care accessible and convenient for our patients. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new self-scheduling feature, available now on our website! This innovative tool allows you to book your appointments 24/7/365 from the comfort of your [...]
Sprain, strain, or fracture? Don't spend hours waiting in an urgent care waiting room just to be referred to an orthopedic provider anyway! At Coastal Orthopedics, we offer same-day and next-day appointments for all orthopedic injuries, so you can see an orthopedic expert (including spine and sports medicine [...]
February 7, 2024 marks National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), a movement celebrated annually by the Women’s Sports Foundation to honor the achievements of girls and women in sports by acknowledging the power sports have to unlock limitless potential. Not only do sports teach girls and women respect [...]
If there’s one sport that tends to putt a smile on a lot of faces, it’s definitely golf. According to the National Golf Foundation, when factoring in both those who engage with on- and off-course forms of the game, golf participation topped 40 million in the U.S. for the first [...]
Every athlete knows, what diet plays a vital role in helping you get the most out of your workout. However, your diet can actually help prevent injuries. Here are just a few diet tips to help you stay healthy and active. Eat Enough Calories One of the biggest mistakes [...]
Though you may get cramps through indigestion or when your muscles tense in the cold, a muscle cramp is simply a sudden and involuntary contraction of one or more of your muscles. Muscle cramps are generally harmless and probably won’t heavily affect your body, but through the duration of [...]
The physiology of flexibility is the science of how and why some people are more flexible than others. Is it purely genetic or are there other factors involved? Let’s take a look at some other important factors determining your flexibility. Youth and Age Aging is a major factor in limiting [...]
When it comes to sports and other physical activities, there is nothing more exhilarating than doing something that makes you feel good and look good at once! Whether you are a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or a regular gym goer, you are most likely focused on improving your performance [...]
