Knee pain affects roughly 25 percent of adults in the United States, and its prevalence has increased to nearly 65 percent over the past two decades, accounting for millions of visits to orthopedic doctors every year. If you’re one of the millions of Americans wincing in pain each time they move or put pressure on
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Prevention Tips for Knee Osteoarthritis
About 60 million people in the U.S. – including young athletes and active adults – suffer with osteoarthritis. This chronic, degenerative condition can affect the major body joints, such as the knee, shoulder, and hip. You’ve long known that people tend to develop painful knee joints due to arthritis, but is knee osteoarthritis inevitable? Can
Read MoreTypes of Meniscal Injuries
Have you been in an accident or suffered an injury that is causing constant pain in your knee? If so, you may have a torn meniscus. The meniscus is a C-shaped, rubbery cushion in the knee that helps prevent the lower and upper leg bones from rubbing against each other in the joint. Each knee
Read MorePreventative Measures for Avoiding Future Problems With The Shoulders
The shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in the human body, as well as one of the most complex. Maintaining the health of your shoulders is essential in living a healthy and active life. Many health conditions can impact your shoulders, leading to pain and reduced mobility. While many of these conditions have
Read MoreUnderstanding Joint Replacement
A joint may need to be replaced with an artificial one when it is diseased or deformed. Joint replacement surgery aims to relieve pain, improve joint mobility, and improve walking and other movements. Your doctor will first suggest other options to reduce pain and help you move better, such as exercise programs, weight loss, physiotherapy,
Read MoreThings To Know If You Have Knee Arthritis
Many people recognize arthritis as a sign of aging, thinking that aching knees are inevitable as they grow older. However, knee arthritis is far from inevitable, and there are ways to manage the condition even when it has already developed. Learning more about knee arthritis should help you understand what you need to do about
Read MoreDetermining Treatment for Hip or Knee Pain
The joints of your lower body bear much of your weight. Your hips and knees are critical for mobility. Any unresolved pain in these joints can impact your quality of life and even limit your range of motion. Many conditions can cause hip and knee pain, so it is vital to work with your doctor
Read MorePRP Therapy For Knee Injuries – What You Need To Know
There are hundreds of thousands of knee injuries reported in the US every year. Around 25% of these cases are comprised of adults, athletes, and patients with osteoarthritis. Their injuries are usually either sprains, muscle tears, or ligament tears. Thankfully, medical advancements provide us with safe and effective ways to help treat these injuries. One
Read MoreHow to Determine if You Need Knee Surgery
Just about anything you do while on your feet can be restricted by knee pain. From exercising to playing sports to working and helping out at home, you need functional knees that are free from pain. If knee pain is keeping you from living your life to the fullest, you may be an ideal candidate
Read MoreCommon Causes of Painful Shoulders
Shoulder pain could make it difficult for you to move freely, interfering with your daily tasks. Many factors could cause shoulder pain. However, the most common causes are osteoarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and rotator cuff tears. In this article, we’ll talk about how these conditions affect the shoulders and how you can treat them. Osteoarthritis The
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