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Pain Management For Specific Body Parts

Pain is an important way for our body to communicate to us when something is wrong, however, it’s still a highly unpleasant experience. When you’re in pain, no doubt you’ll want to get rid of it immediately. There are many factors in managing pain, one of which is the affected body part. Read on to… 

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Qualifications For Becoming An Orthopedic Surgeon

If you or your loved one has a sprained ankle, dislocated a kneecap, or broken an arm, you likely need to see an orthopedic surgeon. An orthopedic surgeon or orthopedist is a physician who diagnoses, prevents, and treats disorders related to muscle, bone, tendons, ligaments, and joints. They employ both surgical and non-surgical treatments to… 

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The Benefits of Physical Activity for Children and Adults

Whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, or physical ability, you can greatly benefit from engaging in regular physical activity. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that 150 minutes of moderate weight-bearing and aerobic activity per week helps people in a variety of ways. That’s just a half an hour of purposeful movement five… 

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Why Do People Go to a Podiatrist?

While your primary care physician can handle many foot and ankle problems, they may recommend that you see a podiatrist if they deem that your condition or injury warrants specialized care. Podiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of the full spectrum of problems affecting the structures in the foot… 

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Sports Nutrition Tips

Nutrition and exercise are closely related: What and when you eat affects your energy level and performance during exercise. It also affects how your body recovers and gets back to homeostasis after your activity. If you’d like to know how best to apply nutrition to your diet for optimum performance in your sport, let’s talk… 

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Exercises That Will Help You Regain Mobility After Joint Replacement

Regaining mobility after a joint replacement can be a challenge. Luckily, there are many exercises you can do at home to help get your strength back after a knee or hip replacement. Whether you’ve received a total or partial joint replacement, there is still a lot of work to be done to regain mobility with… 

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Pain Management: Reasons Why Your Pain is Still Hurting You

We all feel pain from time to time. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. However, if you are experiencing pain for weeks, months, or even years after an injury or due to a condition, this is called chronic pain. Chronic pain is any pain that lasts longer than 3… 

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Sports Medicine: How to Stay in Shape During the Off Season

During the off-season, it’s easy for athletes to lose motivation to stay in shape. It can also be a struggle to keep up with your training routine and healthy eating. However, the end of a season doesn’t give you permission to slack off. Although you can reduce your training load, it’s still essential to maintain… 

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How to Get the Most Out of Your New Knees – After Knee Replacement

Most patients who undergo knee replacement surgery can expect a better quality of life. The knee arthroplasty improves mobility and relieves pain, after all. However, a complete return to everyday activities post-surgery will take time and patience. For you to maximize the benefits of your knee replacement, you’ll need to be an active participant in… 

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Common Foot Problems and How They Relate to Your Health

Do you find yourself living a more sedentary lifestyle than usual because your feet hurt? Your feet experience significant stress throughout the day as you walk, stand, or exercise. Not every foot problem goes away with rest, leading to a potential cascade of issues that impact your overall health. Read on to learn about common… 

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