If you or your loved one has a sprained ankle, dislocated a kneecap, or broken an arm, you likely need to see an orthopedic surgeon. An orthopedic surgeon or orthopedist is a physician who diagnoses, prevents, and treats disorders related to muscle, bone, tendons, ligaments, and joints. They employ both surgical and non-surgical treatments to
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The Benefits of Physical Activity for Children and Adults
Whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, or physical ability, you can greatly benefit from engaging in regular physical activity. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that 150 minutes of moderate weight-bearing and aerobic activity per week helps people in a variety of ways. That’s just a half an hour of purposeful movement five
Read MoreWhy Do People Go to a Podiatrist?
While your primary care physician can handle many foot and ankle problems, they may recommend that you see a podiatrist if they deem that your condition or injury warrants specialized care. Podiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of the full spectrum of problems affecting the structures in the foot
Read MoreSports Nutrition Tips
Nutrition and exercise are closely related: What and when you eat affects your energy level and performance during exercise. It also affects how your body recovers and gets back to homeostasis after your activity. If you’d like to know how best to apply nutrition to your diet for optimum performance in your sport, let’s talk
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