Surgery can be a complicated and painful thing to deal with. The larger the incision that must be made for the surgeon to access the problematic part of the body, the more complications and pain that can occur – not to mention extensive recovery times. Until relatively recently, surgeons did not have a choice but…
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What Is Osteoarthritis?
Do any of these symptoms sound familiar? Pain or tenderness in your joint during or after you move. Joint stiffness when you wake up in the morning or after a period of inactivity. Being unable to move your joint to its full extent. Hearing or feeling a grating sensation when you move your joint. A…
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Can You Get Carpal Tunnel from Typing?
Have you experienced pain or numbness in your hands after a long day of using your hands at work? There is a chance you may be experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes numbness, tingling, or pain in the arms and hands. The median nerve is one of the three…
The Difference Between an ACL Tear and a PCL Tear
The knees are held together and stabilized by two major ligaments: the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). They cross each other forming an “X” in the middle of the knee – the ACL is in front, and the PCL is in back. They each connect the tibia (shinbone) to the…
Physical Therapy in Sports Medicine
Physical therapy is an important component of healing from injuries or surgeries and managing health conditions. While it can help people of all ages who have limited flexibility or functionality due to medical conditions or injuries, physical therapy is also particularly effective in sports medicine. What is Sports Medicine? Sports medicine involves diagnosing, treating, and…
