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You probably know that the knee is made up of bone, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and more – but you might not readily recognize the part of the knee that is called the plica. The plica is one of four folds in the membrane that lines the knee joint. These folds allow the bones in the
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What Kind of Scans Will My Doctor Order to Diagnose My Knee Injury?
The first response to a knee injury is to see a health professional who will diagnose the nature of the injury. There are a number of scans that a doctor may order to help determine the extent and type of the injury. The risks associated with these various types of scans are minimal. Types of
Read MorePreventing Patellar Injuries
The body’s largest joint is the knee and it happens to be fairly complicated. Bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage make up the joint, which is mainly responsible for supporting your body’s weight. The knee’s design allows you to twist, turn and of course bend your leg. The knee can be easily compromised, considering all the
Read More5 Things You Should Know if You Have Diabetic Foot Disease
By the time a person reaches 50, they will have on average traveled 75,000 miles on their feet. This is excluding those of us who are athletes or simply enjoy taking the scenic route on foot. So, no wonder so many of us complain about aching feet! Whether it’s bunions or ingrown toenails, or something
Read MorePartial vs Total Knee Replacement
If you are a “no pain no gain” person, chances are you may be suffering from chronic pain in your knees due to an injury, such as a sprain or strain; or degenerative condition such as arthritis, tendonitis. And chances are also that you have ignored the pain and, surprise! The pain is getting significantly
Read MoreIs Groin Pain a Sign of Hip Joint Conditions?
Often overlooked and underappreciated, rarely does one consider the hip until there is a fall or painful flare up. To be sure, our hips don’t lie as they become more vulnerable to injury with age. And one tell-tale sign of a hip joint condition is pain in the groin area. While groin pain can be
Read MoreIs My Gym Routine Hurting My Shoulder?
If you experience shoulder pain after going to the gym, there is a good chance your gym routine may be to blame. Going to the gym may be helping you achieve your goal of getting cut, losing weight, and getting strong, but if it’s hurting your shoulders, you are failing yourself. If any of the
Read MorePreventing Wear and Tear Injuries
Wear and tear injuries are exactly as one would expect. Nothing sudden, they happen over the course of time as constant stress or strain is placed on a certain part of the body, usually tendons, joints, and muscles. While many of these injuries are sports-related – exercises or our favorite sports just start to wear
Read MoreFive Things You Should Know if You Have Diabetic Foot Disease
By the time a person reaches 50, they will have on average traveled 75,000 miles on their feet. This is excluding those of us who are athletes or simply enjoy taking the scenic route on foot. So, no wonder so many of us complain about aching feet! Whether it’s bunions or ingrown toenails, or something
Read MoreWarning Signs of Osteoporosis
Our bones are what anatomically make a person who they are, the framework for everyday movement and stability. Did you ever stop to think, how do I know whether my bones are healthy or not? I mean, we can’t see them, because they are beneath our skin. We can’t listen to them like our heart
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