Carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome are two common conditions that both affect the hands. Not only do the two sound alike, but they also have many other similarities. For example, they are each caused by compression of a nerve. They even have many […]
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Exercise is a great way to stay healthy, but it can also lead to injuries if you’re not careful. Orthopaedic injuries can be painful, time-consuming, and keep you from doing things you love. So, it’s important to take the necessary steps to prevent them. Here
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Most of us will face an orthopaedic problem at some point in our lifetime. In fact, more than 1 in 2 adult Americans (126.6 million) has a musculoskeletal condition right now, according to a report by the United States Bone Initiative. Whether it be related
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The wrist is a complex joint made up of several parts arranged to help our hand move and control the environment around us. Unfortunately, all these moving parts also make the wrist prone to injury. In fact, a wrist fracture (break) and a wrist sprain
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The human body can withstand a great deal of wear and tear but that doesn’t mean it is immune to injury. Orthopaedic injuries, which are essentially injuries to the bones and/or muscles, are some of the most common types of injuries. They may be related to
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It’s that time of year again. School is gearing back up and school sports won’t be far behind. So, whether you are the parent of an athlete or a weekend warrior yourself, injury prevention is incredibly important to help keep you or your loved ones
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You’ve probably heard of the common injuries referred to as “tennis elbow” and “golfer’s elbow”. But what are they? What’s the difference between the two? Read on to learn the answers to these questions and more. What is the primary difference between the two injuries?
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So, your doctor recommends you attend physical therapy. If you’ve never had physical therapy, you probably have lots of questions. Don’t worry! We’ll answer some of your frequently asked questions about physical therapy in the following post. What is physical therapy (PT)? Merriam-Webster.com defines PT
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is incredibly common. In fact, it impacts more than 3 million Americans each year. CTS can cause pain, tingling, and/or numbness in the hand and arm. To help better understand carpal tunnel syndrome, we’ll answer the following questions in this blog
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