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Signs, Treatment and Prevention of Tendonitis

Article featured on Brown Health University A tendon is a band of strong tissue that connects muscle to bone. It is an important part of the musculoskeletal system, which gives us the ability to move. What is tendonitis? Tendonitis is a general term referring to pain and weakness localized to tendons. In medicine, the suffix […]

How Obesity Impacts Your Joints

Article featured on Cary Orthopaedics How Obesity Impacts Your Joints When discussing health conditions caused by obesity, we most often hear about diabetes, heart disease and stroke. But did you know your weight can have a significant impact on your bones, joints and muscles, too? In this article, we address how obesity impacts your joints and […]

What is a Fracture?

A bone fracture is a full or partial break in the continuity of bone tissue. Fractures can occur in any bone in the body.

5 Do’s and Don’ts of Working Out After Injury

Article featured on Hospital for Special Surgery It can be tough to know how to safely return to exercise after you’ve been hurt. Here’s how to get back to exercising after an injury. 1. Do check in with your doctor for a game plan. First things first: If you have a persistent injury that you […]