Orthopedic medicine involves the care and treatment of all manner of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Sports medicine is a relatively new subspecialty of orthopedics that was first used to describe treatment of the unique needs of elite and professional athletes. Today, professional and elite athletes, amateurs, children and adults who enjoy playing sports or engaging […]
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Common Orthopedic Conditions in Women
While both men and women can suffer orthopedic injuries, there are some musculoskeletal conditions that affect women more than men. This may be due to any number of factors, including differences in anatomy, hormones, and genetic susceptibility. Here are just a few orthopedic conditions that seem to plague women at a far greater rate than […]
Injuries in Teens
Teenagers not only rest hard but also play harder than other age group. Many teens play multiple sports, trying several different activities before finding the one they excel in. Additionally, teenage bodies are still growing. Muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, and joints are not fully developed until their mid to late teen years. As a result, […]
Options for ACL Tears
The anterior cruciate ligament – the ACL – is the part of your knee that connects the bones of your legs and allows stability and flexibility of movement in the joint. People who play sports or participate in activities that involve jumping, pivoting or quickly changing direction are most at risk for an ACL tear. […]
How to Know if Physical Therapy Is Necessary
Physical therapy can help people recover from injuries and illnesses as an alternative to drugs or surgery. It is also an important part of post-op (after an operation) and even pre-op (before an operation) for patients who are undergoing orthopedic surgery. A licensed physical therapist (PT) has completed years of education and training in physical […]
What Does an Orthopedic Physician Treat?
If you suffer from an orthopedic condition or get injured in an accident, seeing an experienced specialist is the best way to ensure that you get the care you need as quickly as possible. An orthopedic condition is anything that affects the musculoskeletal system. That includes bones, muscles, and connective tissues like tendons and ligaments. […]
Is My Gym Routine Hurting My Shoulder?
We’ve all heard the saying, “no pain, no gain.” It’s a mantra celebrated by some of the world’s greatest athletes. However, sometimes the pain or twinge you feel in your shoulder may not be run-of-the-mill, but rather a signal of something that could be of concern. So, whether you’re just starting out or seasoned athlete […]
What to Expect from a Shoulder Replacement
Your shoulders make it possible for you to carry loads, rotate and lift your arm, and perform the many tasks of everyday life. Of course, healthy, strong shoulders are also essential for sports activities including baseball, swimming, and basketball – virtually all activity that involves the upper body. If you have had long-term, disabling pain […]
10 Tips to Improve Bone Health
The skeletal system is the supporting framework of the human body. It also protects the organs, anchors the muscular infrastructure, and contains vital calcium and bone marrow – the breeding-ground of blood cells. In a continuous physiological process, bones build up and break down throughout an individual’s lifespan. The skeleton is at peak strength and […]
Why Do Bunions Form?
Our toes help maintain balance and bear body weight. It is important to keep them healthy and in alignment. But the alignment is thrown off when a bunion forms – which also causes chronic pain and has an impact on daily functioning. A bunion (hallux valgus) is a deformity of the bone in the big […]
