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Playing at the top of your game demands lots of energy, strong muscles, and intense joint movement. However, even the best athletes can overexert or injure themselves without proper guidance, and that’s where sports medicine comes into play. Medical doctors who practice sports medicine specialize in helping athletes maintain their peak performance, whether amateur or…
You use your knee a great deal most days. All this stress on your knees can lead to injuries. You can also hurt your knees when you participate in sports or other physical activities. Certain injuries are more common than others, but an orthopedic doctor can help you find relief and prevent long-term damage in…
Hip replacement surgery can relieve the pain and stiffness caused by hip arthritis, and it can help to restore function to your hip joint – so you can walk much better. After recovering from the operation, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll be able to get back to doing the things you love…
Does jogging not feel the same anymore? Has walking become more painful? If so, you might have noticed your knees swelling or being more stiff. What you are experiencing might not be just any knee pain or temporary strain – it could be knee arthritis. Arthritis is a group of diseases characterized by inflammation and…
When you’re an athlete, you put a great deal of stress on your body. You put yourself at risk of injuries for this reason. For some athletes, an ACL injury can occur. It’s important to understand the condition and recognize its signs, so you can receive the treatment you need, when you need it. About…
Joint replacement surgery is a common surgical procedure performed to remove a damaged joint in the body and replace it with an artificial replica. There are many reasons why this type of procedure may be necessary. For example, arthritis is a common disease that deteriorates joints – many times beyond natural repair. This type of…
If you’ve ever suffered from bone, joint, or muscular pain, you know how important it is to find the right doctor to get you moving again pain-free. Orthopedic pain comes in many different forms, such as acute, chronic, and intermittent. It can be the result of an injury, illness, or overuse. The key to recovery…
No two patients with shoulder arthritis are exactly alike. Therefore, the best shoulder arthritis treatment isn’t the same for everyone. However, at-home treatments, injections, and surgery rank as some of the most effective pain relief techniques that can help you get back to living life normally. At-Home Care For people who have a mild case…
ACL reconstruction surgery is a procedure used to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which is a strong band of tissue that connects the knee bones. The ACL ligament runs along the middle of the knee and connects the thigh bone to the shin bone. It provides your knee stability necessary for standing, walking,…
Your feet and ankles have a very important function. They keep you balanced and mobile. Don’t feel guilty about being extra careful with them since you rely on them a lot and any issues that may develop can affect your balance and mobility. So, whenever you feel pain in your foot and ankle, you shouldn’t…
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