10 Tips for Getting Around on Crutches
For lower limb injuries, it is hard to get around. And for people who have never used crutches before, it can be difficult to get used to.
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What You Need to Know About Torn Bicep Tendon Injuries
Your bicep is the muscle in the front of your upper arm. It helps you bend your elbow and twist your forearm.
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Joint Pain
If you have sudden or ongoing pain in your knee, hip or shoulder, you may wonder when it’s time to seek medical care for your joint problem.
Bone Fractures: 10 Things Doctors Want You to Know
About 6 million people break bones in the United States every year. Here’s what three orthopedists want you to know about bone fractures.
2 Simple Exercises to Keep Your Feet Healthy
Find out an easy way to help foot pain. If your foot or ankle pain is severe or does not go away, consult with your doctor or orthopedist.
How Do You Know if You Fractured Your Forearm?
Article featured on Raleigh Orthopaedic The forearm is made up of two bones in your lower arm, the radius and ulna. A fracture in the forearm can occur near the wrist, in the middle of the forearm or near the elbow. The forearm motion allows us to rotate our palms up or down. A broken […]
The Top 9 Benefits of Regular Exercise
Article featured on Healthline Exercise is defined as any movement that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories. There are many types of physical activity, including swimming, running, jogging, walking, and dancing, to name a few. Being active has been shown to have many health benefits, both physically and mentally. It […]
7 Best Hip Flexor Stretches
Article featured Verywellfit The hip flexors are a group of muscles that help you move your lower body. You have hip flexors on either side of your body. They include the rectus femoris, iliacus, psoas, iliocapsularis, and sartorius muscles, which allow you to bend at the hips, lift your knees, and swivel your hips from […]
Upper Back Pain Between Shoulder Blades: Is it Serious?
Poor posture, injury, or problems with the spine can all lead to upper back pain. Causes and treatments can vary, so find out more here.
Bicep Tear or Strain: Causes and Treatment
A bicep tear is a strain or tear in the bicep muscle that can occur in the shoulder or elbow. Learn the causes and treatment.