Article featured on Martin Foot and Ankle Did you know that most ankle sprains account for nearly 15% to 17% of all sports injuries? These common injuries can affect anyone, from athletes to those simply enjoying an active lifestyle. Recognizing their prevalence is vital for promoting effective prevention and treatment strategies. Now, let’s explore the importance of […]
Prehabilitation includes targeted exercises, lifestyle adjustments, and psychological support aimed at improving a patient’s physical and mental condition before they have surgery.
Discover how proper nutrition supports strong bones and healthy joints, boosting overall orthopedic health. Tips for optimal bone and joint care included.
Understand the importance of regular physical activity in building and maintaining healthy bones. Inactivity causes loss of bone!
Article featured on New York Presbyterian Ligaments are strong connective tissues that hold bones together and provide joint stability. Overstretching a ligament can result in injury, which sometimes includes tearing. A ligament injury is sometimes indicated by a “popping” sound and can be very painful, often accompanied by swelling and bruising. This popping sound is […]
While sports offer invaluable benefits, they also carry a risk of injury, particularly if young bodies are not properly prepared.
The repetitive stress from activities such as running or jumping weakens the bone, and when the body is unable to produce new bone faster than it is resorbing it, a stress fracture occurs.
Carrying extra body weight can have a profound impact on your orthopedic health, leading to painful conditions, reduced mobility, and an increased risk of injuries.
Poor bone health can cause conditions such as rickets and osteoporosis and increase the risk of breaking a bone from a fall later in life.
After a hip replacement, patients should follow their surgeon’s instructions and post-operative physical therapy and rehabilitation program.