Medical Disclaimer

General

The content on Doctor Pickleball — including articles, Musings, cartoons, photographs, and infographics — is published for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or care.

No physician–patient relationship

Reading this website, using it, or contacting anyone connected with it does not create a physician–patient relationship between you and Dr. Mark C. Engasser. Nothing on this site is individual medical advice, and nothing here is tailored to your specific condition or circumstances.

Talk to your own doctor

Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition, a treatment, or an exercise program. Never disregard professional medical advice, and never delay seeking it, because of something you read on this website.

Medical emergencies

If you may be experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (in the United States) or your local emergency number immediately.

Opinions and personal commentary

The Musings section and the My Two Cents commentary reflect Dr. Engasser's personal observations and opinions, offered as such. Where the site discusses emerging research or new technologies — such as artificial intelligence in medicine — it works to distinguish what is established from what is still being studied. Medical knowledge changes over time, and content may not reflect the most current evidence at the time you read it.

What this site does not do

This site focuses on general information about orthopedic conditions and healthy, active aging — particularly for pickleball players. It does not provide prescriptions, referrals, second opinions, or answers to individual medical questions, and visitors should not expect personal medical responses of any kind.