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Bothered by foot pain? You may be inclined to just rest it off, ice your foot, and/or take over-the-counter pain medications. While there’s no harm in trying those, they are not foolproof. It pays to know a number of other things that can quell your foot pain, in case the ones mentioned above can’t provide
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Healthy Feet for Life: Preventing Injuries
Maintaining healthy feet begins with preventing injuries from happening in the first place. You do not need to wait for foot pain or discomfort to develop before you decide to start taking care of your feet in a preventive, proactive way. Let’s talk about a few simple ways in which you can prevent foot and
Read MoreFacts About Sports Injury Recovery
Sports motivate people to push the limits of the human physique. However, aiming for better outcomes may sometimes result in sports injuries. It can only take a single fall or slip for trauma to occur. Fortunately, there are established treatment and recovery methods for athletes’ most frequent injuries. Here are some things you need to
Read MoreAre You Ready for Summer Sports? Tips from a Sports Medicine Physician
Summer is here—a great time to play sports and enjoy the outdoors. People go cycling, head out to lakes and rivers to go canoeing and kayaking, flock to the beach to play volleyball, and do many other fun activities. There’s no doubt that summer sports are exhilarating, but it is worth keeping in mind that
Read MoreHow to get the most out of your visits to a Podiatrist
Have you ever returned from a visit to a doctor only to realize that you forgot to ask that one thing you’ve been meaning to ask since when you made the appointment? This happens a lot. You get so caught up in what the doctor is saying that you forget to ask questions yourself. Fortunately,
Read MoreTop 10 Things to Do to Keep Your Bones Healthy
You must have heard time and time again about keeping your bones strong and healthy. The rationale behind is that the loss of bone strength can lead to osteoporosis — a condition in which your bones become very fragile and susceptible to fractures. No matter how old you are, there are plenty of things you
Read MoreHow To Choose The Right Age For Joint Replacement Surgery
Is there a right age for joint replacement surgery? Can you be too old or too young for the procedure? There is no single answer to these questions. As patients suffering from osteoarthritis get younger, let’s talk about where medical opinions are on the matter of age for joint replacement surgery. Too Young For Joint
Read MoreSports Medicine Facts You Should Know
Are sports a big part of your life? Are your kids involved in school or club sports? Whether you are a professional, avid recreation participant, or just someone wishing to stay in shape, sports medicine is key to your function and longevity as an athlete. Here are some facts to help you take full advantage
Read MoreHow to Care for Your Muscles and Bones
Maintaining proper care of your bones and muscles involves everything from nutrition to exercise to lifestyle. Your musculoskeletal system is very reliant on your body’s overall health, and you will do well to keep this system strong. Diet, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors all play a part in keeping your bones and muscles in
Read MoreHow to Find a Joint Replacement Doctor Who Fits Your Needs
Joint replacement surgery, also known as arthroplasty, is a procedure that involves removing part of or the entire diseased joint and replacing it with a prosthesis to provide long-term pain relief and restore normal function. The procedure may be necessary for cases where there is extensive joint damage or where symptoms no longer respond to
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