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, […]
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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 it Carpal Tunnel or is it Arthritis?
Pain or tingling in your hands and fingers can make your life miserable. The simplest tasks are more difficult when you have difficulty using your hands. Though both carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis are well known conditions that affect many people, their symptoms tend to overlap, which can make it confusing to self-diagnose. On top of that, […]
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 […]
