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All About Overuse Injuries
People work hard and play hard, all at the expense of their bodies. Many times, a weekend warrior tries to shrug off an injury caused by playing their favorite sport – only to develop an overuse injury that causes chronic pain. Injuries like shin splints for runners, rotator cuff tendonitis for tennis players, and golfer’s…
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Is Knee Arthritis Likely to Develop After an ACL Tear?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the back of the thighbone (femur, in the upper leg) to the front of the shinbone (tibia, in the lower leg). The ACL plays a major role in providing stability and flexibility to the knee, and it prevents the lower leg from bending forward. Activity that involves sudden stops…
Activities to Avoid After a Total Hip Replacement
Making the decision to get a total hip replacement can be a tough one. But if your condition has deteriorated so much that you can’t move without pain, it is urgent that you seek the advice of an orthopedic doctor. If all your treatment options have been exhausted, it’s likely that your orthopedist may recommend…
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How Fractures in Kids are Different from Fractures in Adults
Adults and children differ in our ability to heal after a bone break or a fracture. Why? Well, it all comes down to how strong our bones are, the structure of our bones, and the type and intensity of the fracture. Children Heal Faster While it may seem like it’s common to see kids wearing…
