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The knee is a complex structure made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, meniscus, and tendons. It is the largest joint in the body and is responsible for a number of crucial functions, such as bearing weight, maintaining stability, and supporting the body in an upright position without requiring muscles to work. The knee absorbs a lot
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Winning The Injury Recovery Race: Effects of Sports Injuries on Athletes
Injuries are a part of playing sports. Athletes, both amateurs and professionals, need to be educated on injury prevention and receive comprehensive injury treatment when necessary in order to keep playing their sport. As an athlete, the game becomes a huge part of who you are. It becomes your identity and a source of confidence.
Read MoreHow and Why You Should Look For Alternative Pain Relief Methods
Conventional treatment for pain usually involves prescription medication, physical therapy, and surgery if pain persists or worsens. Millions of Americans use opioids to manage pain, which is not a good treatment, because it only works to mask the pain and has highly addictive properties. The misuse of opioids claimed 49,860 lives in 2019. It is
Read MoreWhy Your Foot Pain Isn’t Going Away
Are you plagued by foot pain but not sure what’s exactly causing it? Foot pain can be due to wearing poorly fitting shoes or a minor soft-tissue injury, such as a sprain or strain, which is supposed to gradually heal with rest, over-the-counter medications, elevation, and other self-care measures. There are cases of foot pain,
Read MoreFoot Pain – The Things You Need To Know!
Foot pain is a common problem that comes in several forms. It can range from a throbbing pain in the heel or stabbing pain in the small toe. Many potential causes of foot pain make it difficult to self-diagnose. If you experience persistent foot pain, it’s best to get checked by a podiatrist. A podiatrist
Read MoreAre Your Joints Aching For Relief? Why Joint Replacement May Be The Best Option
Are you suffering from pain or discomfort in your joints? The symptoms of arthritis and other diseases can continue to get worse until your joints ache severely. If the pain becomes unbearable, it may be time to consider joint replacement for your hip, knee, shoulder, or elbow. Joint Replacement is an orthopedic surgery where the
Read MoreBone Diseases: Is Joint Replacement Necessary?
Joint replacement is a surgical treatment for joints that are significantly damaged, often due to bone diseases like arthritis. Patients who are recommended this treatment have advanced or end-stage arthritis that no longer responds to conservative treatments. The need for a joint replacement is assessed by evaluating the patient’s symptoms and overall condition. Patients experiencing
Read MoreKey Tips for Managing Your Arthritis Pain
With arthritis, the aches, pains, swelling, and stiffness are a bad combination. Plus, the symptoms always occur in the joints you use the most. Don’t you wish you could wake up without arthritis pain? Contrary to what you may assume, you do not have to live with the pain. An experienced orthopedic team can help
Read MoreWhat Is a Tailor’s Bunion?
A tailor’s bunion also called a bunionette, is a close relative of a regular bunion—the painful, bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. The difference is that a tailor’s bunion forms on the outside of the foot, at the base of the little toe. The name “tailor’s bunion”
Read MoreSports Injury Prevention Tips
Sports injuries can bring down even the fittest athletes and dash their hopes of reaching their peak performance. While there’s no foolproof strategy to completely avoid sports injuries, there are practical steps you can take to reduce your risk of sustaining one. Below are some prevention tips to help you keep sports injuries at bay.
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