Physical therapy is one of the most important treatments for injured patients. It can help regain your movement and function and improve your quality of life. You may benefit from it if you have pain, are recovering from surgery or injury, or have a disability. Physical therapy is a conservative treatment that can help you
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Orthopedic Doctor’s Tips for a Perfect Surgery Recovery
Orthopedic surgery is the first step to regaining your mobility and strength, and relieving your pain, following a debilitating condition or injury. After your operation, it is in your best interest to commit to a healthy recovery in order to avoid complications and to enjoy the maximum benefits of your procedure. While your recuperation period
Read MoreFrom The Orthopedist’s Desk: Building Shoulder Muscles Safely
If you have had a shoulder injury, a focused conditioning exercise program can help you build up the muscles in your shoulder and allow you to get back to your normal activity level safely. Conditioning exercises help reduce pain and gradually strengthen, tone, and improve flexibility and stability in target muscles, improving overall health in
Read MoreSigns of A Broken Hip
The hip bone is a pretty strong one, however, after a certain age, it can become susceptible to fractures. Women in particular become susceptible to bone fractures due to decreasing estrogen levels and weakening bones as they get older and go into menopause. Add balance issues and poor eyesight to the mix, which are pretty
Read MoreWhen to See a Doctor for Heel Pain
Most people will experience heel pain at some point in their lifetime, and this is even more likely if you lead an active lifestyle. Heel pain can come on suddenly, but it is more likely to develop slowly due to various factors – such as ill-fitting footwear, intense physical activity, and structural issues of the
Read MoreEarly Signs of Shin Splints
Among the many conditions that you can develop in the legs is shin splints. Leg pain that extends along the shinbone is a common sign of this condition. It is most commonly manifested as a stabbing or stinging pain below the knee following physical activities. It often begins as mild and gets worse with time.
Read MoreTreatments For Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Achilles tendon ruptures can happen to anyone, not only to athletes or people who are often involved in athletic activities. It is an injury that involves the back part of your lower leg. Overstretching your Achilles tendon through certain activities or an accident is often the culprit of tearing the tendon entirely or partially. If
Read MoreWhat Can a Sports Medicine Doctor Treat?
Are you an amateur athlete? Do you enjoy physical activities and exercise to keep yourself fit and healthy? If so, you might have already experienced a sports injury because of it. Sports medicine doctors are orthopedic specialists who work with athletes and those with musculoskeletal injuries. They are trained to address any issue that is
Read MoreWhen Is It Safe to Return to Sports After an Injury?
If sports are a big part of your life and you’ve sustained an injury, you’re probably champing at the bit to return to your sport. While each person’s injury is unique, how will you know when it is safe to return to playing sports again? Keep in mind that returning to your sport too soon
Read MoreModern Cellphone Diseases
Cellphones are ubiquitous. Look around you, and you will see how indispensable our cellphones have become. Especially since you can do everything on a cellphone, from reading and watching movies to communicating with friends and family. While cellphones have made our lives more convenient, there is a downside. It’s easy to go overboard with cellphone
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