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In an ideal world, running would never give you injuries – after all, it is one of the healthiest things you can do, right? However, running puts a lot of pressure on your joints. While healthy joints can take a hit and recover quickly if you have a health condition that affects the musculoskeletal system,…
If you are experiencing knee pain, you may think it counterintuitive to exercise. However, gentle and specific knee exercises are usually recommended when treating most conditions that cause pain in the knees. It’s therefore important to know the difference between the right kind of exercise and the wrong kind for a hurting knee. Let’s talk…
Hip replacement, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a surgery that involves the extraction of damaged sections of your hip joint and replacing them with artificial pieces. The artificial pieces (prostheses) are typically composed of metal, ceramic, or sturdy plastic. Hip replacement reduces pain and enhances the function of the hip. This surgery may be…
There are many possible causes of knee pain in people with active lifestyles. Most people assume the cause of their pain is a sprain, strain, or fracture. One condition they don’t consider is plica syndrome. The plica is fibrous tissue, specifically a fold, located in the lining of the knee joint that functions as an…
It’s no surprise that women need extra care during pregnancy. However, did you know that many women deal with orthopedic problems during pregnancy? For this reason, it’s important for women to add an orthopedic physician to their care team during pregnancy to ensure they have a comfortable and pain-free pregnancy. Carrying a baby is an…
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