Whether you are training over a prolonged period or playing hard during a competition, hydration can keep you at peak performance and help you...
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In young athletes, most injuries to the meniscus are a result of trauma. The menisci are vulnerable to injuries that involve both compression and...
Read MoreIt’s a trend happening on playing fields and basketball courts at an alarming rate: a young girl jumps or pivots and collapses in excruciating...
Read MoreBack and neck pain will afflict nearly 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lifetime. Our spine doctors say one of the most common...
Read MoreThe lower back is one of the most common sources of pain, but the upper portion of the spine—called the cervical spine—can also be a pain in the...
Read MoreTreatment of a lumbar muscle strain is important to understand. Once you know the cause of your symptoms, you can proceed with treatment. It is...
Read MoreWhen your shoes don’t fit right, your feet can be subject to injury or even permanent deformity. These problems include soreness, blisters,...
Read MoreYour feet are built to handle lots of stress. Sometimes, excess force and other issues can overwhelm the structures of your foot or ankle, leading...
Read MoreSprains and strains in the ankle are different injuries requiring different methods of care. Knowing the difference between these injuries is...
Read MoreAccording to our joint replacement experts, you may be ready for a joint replacement if you’re experiencing the following:
- You have...
High levels of stress can cause headaches, disturb sleep, and lead to high blood pressure and depression. Coping with stress properly becomes even...
Read MorePlanning for your return home prior to surgery can help assure a smoother recovery. The following are some things to keep in mind when returning...
Read MoreAn ankle sprain is caused by the stretching or tearing of the ligaments that connect the bones in the foot, ankle, and lower leg. It is a common...
Read MoreOne of the most common knee injuries among athletes is a torn ACL. The anterior cruciate ligament is one of four major ligaments that provide...
Read MoreNot allowing your body adequate time to rest and recover from exercising will only make it harder to reach your fitness goals. Typically...
Read MoreGolfer’s elbow is similar to tennis elbow (both are forms of elbow tendonitis) but occurs on the inside of the elbow rather than the outside....
Read MoreThe shoulder is composed of the shoulder blade (scapula), collarbone (clavicle), and upper arm bone (humerus). With two joints, the glenohumeral...
Read MoreThe cause of trigger finger is generally unknown. However, it is found more commonly in women than men as well as in those suffering from other...
Read MoreA herniated disc is the rupture of a spinal disc, which is the soft cushion that sits between each vertebra of the spine. When the disc ruptures,...
Read MoreLifting improperly can lead to a plethora of problems. Whether you are lifting a small child or helping your neighbor load his moving truck,...
Read MoreYour neck is the upper portion of the spine, called the cervical spine. It is made up of seven small vertebrae, intervertebral discs to absorb...
Read MoreThough osteoarthritis is more common in hips and knees, its symptoms are the same when in the ankle. Patients experience pain, inflammation,...
Read MoreWhile you may feel outside of your comfort zone without your trusty pair of shoes, hanging on to them can put you at risk for serious injury. As...
Read MorePlantar fasciitis is an irritation of the thick tissue, known as the plantar fascia, located on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia is a...
Read MoreLocated in the back of the leg, the hamstring is made up of three muscles that connect at the pelvis and the lower leg. Injuries to the hamstring...
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