You don’t think about your knees when you’re young, but they are a vitally important part of your body. We need strong, healthy knees to do even the most basic of activities, like walking, running, jumping, and even sitting down. As you get older, you may begin to notice aches, pains, and even injuries in …
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Have you recently hurt your arm or shoulder? Are you confident it’s fine, or are you experiencing extended pain and inflammation? If you chose the latter, you might be dealing with a case of bicep tendonitis. Thankfully, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about bicep tendonitis, so you know what to …
When it comes to knee injuries, an ACL tear is the most common one that leads to surgery. Despite how prominent ACL surgery is, there are still many people who don’t know much about the procedure. This can lead to issues if you end up experiencing an ACL injury. Here is the lowdown on ACL …
Also commonly known as swimmer’s shoulder, shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is a condition that occurs due to repeated use of overhead arm movements. This condition is common, but it is also irritating and painful, and not only restricts a person’s ability to exercise but it can also hamper everyday activities, which can have a significant …
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When you’re working out at the gym or attending a yoga class, you’ll probably notice people who seem to have natural flexibility that you feel you could never hope to achieve. But the truth is that you don’t have to be born with elastic limbs – you can also train your body to be more …
The ACL is an important ligament in the middle of the knee, but it is also the most frequently damaged ligament in this area due to being torn or overstretched. Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are extremely common, and often these injuries require surgery. Physical therapy after ACL surgery is an important way …
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What is Partial Knee Replacement Surgery? Also called knee arthroplasty, particle knee replacement surgery is a minimally invasive surgery that focuses on the removal and replacement of the problem area without replacing the entire knee. There are several different versions of the surgery that focus on different areas of the knee. There are multiple benefits …
A torn meniscus may sound scary, but this knee injury is becoming increasingly common around the world: these days, up to 66 people in 100,000 will tear a meniscus per year. In some of these cases, surgery is needed to treat and repair the damaged structure. If you’ve undergone or are planning to undergo meniscus …
Living an active lifestyle provides several advantages, one of which is improving your health. On the downside, physical activities such as sport and exercise can also increase the chances of injury such as sports fractures. Injury can happen at any age, although children are more susceptible as compared to adults. Some injuries are specific or …
Bones are held together by tissues known as ligaments. When these ligaments tear or overstretch, you get a sprain. A knee sprain, in particular, occurs when the ligaments connecting the thigh and shin bones are damaged. The knee joint includes four major ligaments: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) – works together with Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) …
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