The Different Types of Knee Injuries—Treatment and Recovery Your knee is a complex and critical component of your body, comprised of bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons. It provides support to allow you to stand tall, but it also functions much like a door hinge, playing a key role in most types of movement, including running, walking, sitting, jumping and squatting. Because of the role it plays in many areas of … [Read more...]
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The Common Causes of Back Injuries
The Common Causes of Back Injuries Any type of pain in your back can make it difficult to do just about anything—stand, walk, sit, lie down. In fact, some statistics indicate that more than 250 million work days are lost every year because of back pain. It's also estimated that four of every five Americans will seek treatment at some point in their lives for back pain. The Primary Location of Back Pain It's … [Read more...]
The Different Types of Shoulder Injuries
Think of just about any major sport and the role your shoulder plays in active involvement. It's a key component of just about any athletic endeavor, from baseball, football, hockey and basketball to tennis, volleyball, cycling and even running. The shoulder is a pretty durable joint, but can easily become inflamed or even worse, if you subject it to overuse. Some injuries respond well to rest, ice, compression and … [Read more...]
What Is Knee Arthroscopy and How Long Can I Expect Recovery to Take?
The Benefits of a Minimally Invasive Approach to Knee Surgery Knee pain is pretty much a fact of modern life, with millions of people seeking treatment every year for some type of knee discomfort. Sometimes, it's just tendonitis or some other condition that can be treated with ice or another non-invasive approach. If that won't satisfactorily resolve your issues, you may need to undergo knee surgery. Your Options … [Read more...]
When Can I Resume Normal Activities after Surgery?
When Can I Resume Normal Activities after a Surgical Procedure? When you've suffered an injury or illness that requires any type of surgery, one of your first questions, particularly if you lead an active life, will be "when can I get back to the life I had?" Unfortunately, because every surgical procedure is different, the factors that go into your recovery and the forms of treatment that will most effectively … [Read more...]
What Can be Done to Improve Arthritic Joints
Moving through life while suffering from arthritis and joint pain can rob you of your overall wellbeing. If you're experiencing arthritic joints, you're most likely aware that the condition is degenerative. However, you shouldn't lose hope in finding ways to improve your arthritis and your pain levels. It is possible with the help of medical professionals to reclaim movement and flexibility in your joints through … [Read more...]
The Different Types of Work Injuries
According to estimates by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than a million workers in the United States will lose time from the job in 2019 because of a work-related injury. The number may seem staggering, but it's down more than 70% from just 20 years ago. Nonetheless, the workplace can still be a pretty dangerous place. The Most Common Workplace Accidents and Injuries Regardless of … [Read more...]
The Role of Physical Therapy Before and After Surgery
No matter what health issue you're facing, finding out you need to undergo surgery to fully reclaim your health and wellness is a daunting diagnosis. From financial concerns to anxiety over a hospital stay, your mind will likely be reeling from the news. However, your health should always be of the utmost importance, especially when surgery is on the horizon. At the Spine and Orthopaedic Academic Research Institute … [Read more...]
