A knee has four ligaments that keep it stable. An injury to any of the ligaments, whether it’s the ACL, PCL, MCL, or LCL, is called a sprain. A knee sprain is often the result of a sudden pivoting motion while playing sports. It can also develop due to a direct blow to the knee,
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Timeline for Hand Surgery Recovery
The amount of time it takes to recover from hand surgery varies from one patient to another, and it depends on the type of surgery performed and the underlying cause of the hand condition. In addition, your overall health condition before the surgery can also affect your recovery. Recovery from hand surgery usually takes several
Read MoreFoot and Ankle Exercises for Injury Recovery
Exercises after sustaining a foot and ankle injury can help restore strength, flexibility, and range of motion and slowly ease your return to daily activities. However, you should first make sure that your injury has indeed healed and that you only exercise safely. Before starting any foot and ankle exercises for injury recovery, it’s best
Read MoreWhen to Visit a Podiatrist for Bunion Treatment
Our feet serve a critical purpose in keeping us active and mobile. Unfortunately, many of us don’t give them a second thought and neglect to take care of them until an issue develops. An example of this is bunions. A bunion is a protrusion that develops on the outside of the big toe. Put your
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