After any major surgery or joint replacement, an essential step in recovery is rehabilitation. Rehabilitation services are necessary for people who have lost the ability to function normally due to an injury, stroke, infection, tumor, surgery, joint replacement, or a progressive disorder. Purpose of Rehabilitation Post Surgery The...
In the beginning of a new school year, parents are probably focused on fitting all of their child’s new school supplies in their backpacks, but they may not be thinking about the damage and pain their backpacks can cause. Backpacks are the number one culprit for back and shoulder problems in children. The weight of a typical backpack...
There are multiple variables that affect your post-operative care plan, including what kind of surgery you have, your overall health and fitness levels before the procedure, if you are a competitive athlete and more. The goal of post-operative care is to ensure that the surgery was successful and to make sure that the incision site properly...
From walking on uneven surfaces to wearing improper shoes to participating in competitive athletics, there are many ways to twist and sprain your ankle, making it one of the most common injuries in the United States. It is important to understand if you have sprained your ankle and the severity of the injury, as up to 75% of initial ankle...
Diagnostic imaging is a non-invasive test that produces a detailed picture of areas inside the body to help doctors diagnose various conditions. Some of the most common imaging tests include MRIs and X-rays. While these imaging tests share similar technology, there are key differences between the two tests, including the type of injury or...
Running is not only a great cardiovascular exercise, but it also strengthens joints and protects them from degeneration. On either side of the spectrum, studies have shown that a sedentary lifestyle or long exposure to high intensity running are both associated with hip and knee osteoarthritis. However, runners in the middle of this range...
Inflammation not only causes discomfort and stiffness, but it can also negatively impact your daily life, inhibiting you from doing the things you love most. Medications can only go so far in helping to find relief if you aren’t feeding your body with the proper nutrients. Several foods may help reduce your inflammation. Here are four...
If you suffer from back pain, you are not alone. According to the American Chiropractic Association, an estimated 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time. It may occur anywhere along the spine or in the adjoining muscles and can vary drastically in intensity and frequency. Depending on your type of back pain, you may...
Some of the most common knee injuries are sprains or tears of the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). Any knee injury can be painful, but ACL injuries are especially debilitating, often leaving the patient unable to walk without surgery. If you’ve experienced a traumatic knee injury leading to instability, there’s a chance...
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