Foot pain is one of the many complications that patients with diabetes often develop. In addition to making changes to your lifestyle and closely monitoring your blood sugar levels, a critical part of diabetes management is checking your feet regularly. Check for scrapes, cuts, sores, pain – any sign that points to a wound or…
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Living With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
MS is a chronic illness with no known cure. However, a diagnosis is not a death sentence. There are ways for you manage the condition, so you can live a worthwhile and fulfilling life. Here are some useful tips on how you can live an enjoyable and meaningful life with MS. Learn About Your Condition…
Treatments For Hip Arthritis
Hip arthritis, whether it’s rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, has pretty similar symptoms, including but not limited to pain in the groin, thigh, and buttocks area. It is common for the pain to be prominent in the mornings, interfere with mobility, and worsen when doing physical activities. Your hip may also feel stiff and weak. Fortunately,…
How Do You Treat Torn Cartilage?
Cartilage tears are a common type of joint injury, particularly in sports. It most frequently affects the cartilage in the knee, and this piece of cartilage is called the meniscus – but cartilage in the joints such as the shoulder, hip, ankle, and elbow are also often injured. Treatment for torn cartilage depends on the…
What Is A Patellar Tendon Tear?
Tendons are strong bands of tissue that keep your muscles attached to your bones. They are located all throughout your body, from your upper extremities to your lower extremities. Wherever you have muscles, there are tendons. In your leg, the patellar tendon attaches the quadriceps muscles, located in front of your thigh, and connects your…
Causes of an Ankle Sprain
A sprained ankle is a common musculoskeletal injury across virtually all age groups. The ankle joint is particularly vulnerable to damage because of its small size and the various weight-bearing and twisting forces exerted on it when the body is in motion. An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments that connect…
Recovery From An ACL Tear
One of the most common knee injuries that you can develop as someone with an active lifestyle is an ACL tear. Your ACL or anterior cruciate ligament is one of the components that help connect your thigh bone to your shin bone. It plays an important role in keeping your knee stable. It also prevents…
Benefits of physical therapy
Have you ever wondered why physical therapy has seemingly become ubiquitous? More and more patients are being prescribed physical therapy as part of their treatment plans, from those with orthopedic injuries to those who have just undergone surgery. It is also recommended to patients who need chronic disease management. Here are some of the benefits…
Different Types Of Wrist Fractures?
Wrist fractures are common and usually happen if you put your hands out to protect yourself when you trip or fall. Treatment for a wrist fracture can vary depending on the severity and the type of fracture. An orthopedic surgeon will be able to recommend the appropriate treatment to ensure a successful recovery from a…
Recovery From total hip replacement
Living with pain due to a diseased hip joint can make completing even the simplest of tasks difficult. After exhausting all conservative treatment options for hip pain, orthopedic surgeons typically recommend total hip replacement, in which the diseased joint is replaced with artificial parts. Total hip replacement can restore your hip’s function and eliminate pain…