Article featured on Mercy Health What are hand, wrist or elbow dislocations? Hand dislocations occur when one of the eight carpal bones (bones located at the base of the hand) fall out of the joint to cause a hand dislocation. The capitate (largest bone in the hand) or lunate bones are the bones that most frequently […]
Article featured on Healthline With age, stiff joints become a reality for many people. Years of use can take a toll on joints, muscles, and bones, but there are steps you can take to find relief. Why does joint stiffness occur? Many people experience stiff joints just after waking up. Lying down for several hours […]
Achilles tendinitis occurs when the tendon that connects the back of your leg to your heel becomes swollen and painful near the bottom of the foot.
Muscle strain occurs when a muscle becomes overstretched or works too hard. Here’s how they occur and what to do to relive the pain.
Whether you are a dancer, the parent of a dancer or a dance teacher, you should be aware of the most common dance injuries and learn how to avoid them.
Arthritis is a long-term (chronic) condition that causes joint inflammation and it can also be painful and sometimes debilitating.
Article featured on Foot Health Facts What Is Chronic Ankle Instability? Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a recurring giving way of the outer (lateral) side of the ankle. This condition often develops after repeated ankle sprains. Usually, the giving way occurs while walking or doing other activities, but it can also happen […]
Arch pain, also known by the medical term plantar pain, refers to pain in the arch at the bottom of the foot. This pain can present as a result of various causes, usually following activities that involve significant stress to the arch of the foot.
“Arthritis” is used to describe joint pain and inflammation. There are many different types of arthritis.
Ankle arthritis occurs when there is a breakdown of cartilage in the ankle joint. Find out how it happens and treatments.