The ACL, or Anterior Cruciate Ligament, is one of the four major ligaments in your knee that helps stabilize it. It connects the femur to the tibia and is important for knee stability, particularly in sports like soccer, football, basketball, and tennis. An ACL injury […]
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Our modern world revolves around technology. From work emails to social media scrolling, we spend countless hours hunched over phones, laptops, and tablets. While these devices connect us and keep us informed, their constant presence can come at a cost – pain in the neck
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Not all rotator cuff problems need surgery. But for the ones that do, the recovery process is vital for ensuring a successful outcome. Regaining shoulder strength and flexibility after rotator cuff surgery is a marathon, not a sprint. While everyone heals at their own pace,
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So you’ve decided to take on knee replacement surgery – a big step towards reclaiming your strength, mobility, and function and living your best life. While knee replacement itself is a crucial milestone, the recovery process is vital to achieving the surgery’s full benefits. Importantly,
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Hammertoes (hammer toes) and mallet toes are a few of the most common foot conditions. In fact, research by Nextremity Solutions, Inc. indicates that forefoot deformities, such as hammertoes and mallet toes, are an endemic problem in the US, affecting as many as 20% of
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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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Knee injuries are one of the most common types of orthopaedic injuries, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. In fact, studies show that knee pain limits mobility and impairs the quality of life in around 25% of adults. Furthermore, one of the most
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If you’re looking for a way to get in shape, running is an excellent option. It’s one of the most popular forms of exercise. In fact, about 50 million Americans (or 15 percent of the US population) participate in some form of running or jogging,
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Shoulder injuries can be painful and sometimes even debilitating. They are also incredibly common. In fact, 18 – 26% of adults experience shoulder pain at any time, making it one of the most common regional pain syndromes according to population surveys. Two common shoulder injuries
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Back pain is an ailment that affects millions of people every year. In fact, some 16 million adults suffer from chronic (persistent) back pain. Additionally, back pain has a variety of causes, symptoms, and treatments. From muscle strains to arthritis, back pain can range from
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