Shawn Potteiger, D.O.
PHYSICIAN
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Management of Chronic Tendon Injuries
Tendons are tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone and play a critical role in our movement, from helping us swing a tennis racket to allowing us to lift groceries or climb the stairs. But for all their strength and flexibility, tendons are also...
Why Is My Thumb Twitching?
Thumb twitching, medically referred to as fasciculation, occurs when small muscles in the hand contract involuntarily. While it may feel like something serious is going on, the truth is that this twitching can be triggered by a wide range of causes, from not getting...
Nutrition for Bone and Joint Health
The foods you eat affect much more than just your weight and energy levels; they also play a significant role in your long-term bone and joint health. That’s why having a balanced diet is essential. But what does a “balanced diet” consist of? It should include an...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Non-Operative Rehabilitation
- Regenerative Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate — Pennsylvania State University
- D.O. — Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Residency — Reading Health System
- Fellowship in Sports Medicine — Geisinger Health System
CERTIFICATION
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- American College of Physicians
- American College of Osteopathic Internists
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Potteiger served as the assistant team physician for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and head team physician for Misericordia University. He has special interests in diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal ultrasound. He enjoys powerlifting, golfing and, cycling.