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How to Care for Your Muscles and Bones

Maintaining proper care of your bones and muscles involves everything from nutrition to exercise to lifestyle. Your musculoskeletal system is very reliant on your body’s overall health, and you will do well to keep this system strong. Diet, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors all play a part in keeping your bones and muscles in… 

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Surgery or No Surgery? Let’s Talk About Knee Injuries

The knee is a complex structure made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, meniscus, and tendons. It is the largest joint in the body and is responsible for a number of crucial functions, such as bearing weight, maintaining stability, and supporting the body in an upright position without requiring muscles to work. The knee absorbs a lot… 

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Winning The Injury Recovery Race: Effects of Sports Injuries on Athletes

Injuries are a part of playing sports. Athletes, both amateurs and professionals, need to be educated on injury prevention and receive comprehensive injury treatment when necessary in order to keep playing their sport. As an athlete, the game becomes a huge part of who you are. It becomes your identity and a source of confidence…. 

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Helpful Tips from a Sports Medicine Doctor on How to Prevent Injuries

Whether you like to dribble on the court or on the driveway, jog or run for exercise every day, or participate in any other physical activity, we never know when an injury might happen. You could suffer from an acute injury when you simply move your leg the wrong way or step off of a… 

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When Back Pain Should Be Evaluated by an Orthopedic Doctor

Back pain is so common that we often ignore it or neglect it. But without proper treatment, it can develop into a more severe and chronic condition. An orthopedic doctor specializes in the musculoskeletal system, so this type of physician can diagnose and treat your back pain in a way that works for you. Let’s… 

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Common Leg Injuries During Winter Sports

Winter is not just a season full of cold and gloomy days. On the contrary: With a whole new set of seasonal sports to try out, winter can also be fun and exciting. However, snow sports and ice sports have their own set of risks, especially leg injuries. Before you set out to enjoy wintertime… 

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How to Prepare for Hip Replacement Surgery

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… 

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What are the Different Types of Orthopedic Doctors?

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… 

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About ACL Reconstruction Surgery

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,… 

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Visiting an Orthopedic Surgeon for the First Time – 10 Things You Should Ask

Your first appointment with an orthopedic surgeon can be intimidating and confusing as you’re probably still adjusting to the idea of having surgery. Making a list of questions can help calm your nerves and ensure that you get all the right information. It also allows your doctor to have an understanding of your concerns. The… 

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