Article featured on WebMD Your elbow lets you throw, lift, swing, and hug, for starters. You can do all this because it’s not a simple joint. And that means there are a lot of ways things can go wrong. Your elbow’s a joint formed where three bones come together — your upper arm bone, called […]
Article featured on Spine-Health In some cases of osteoporosis, one or more vertebral bones can become so weak that they cannot fully support their load and develop tiny cracks. This type of fracture, called a vertebral compression fracture, can be painful and sometimes leads to worsening symptoms, such as tingling, numbness, weakness, or spinal deformity (kyphosis). […]
Article featured on OrthoInfo Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that attacks multiple joints throughout the body. It most often starts in the small joints of the hands and feet, and usually affects the same joints on both sides of the body. More than 90% of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) develop symptoms in the […]
Article featured on Froedtert & Medial College of Wisconsin. Winter is approaching! Find out how to avoid common injuries. Cold, snow and ice are part of living in Wisconsin in the winter, so it can be challenging to stay healthy at this time of year. Emergency departments often see people suffering from winter-related injuries, some of which are […]
Article featured on Mayo Clinic Overview Patellar tendinitis is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. The patellar tendon works with the muscles at the front of your thigh to extend your knee so that you can kick, run and jump. Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper’s knee, is most […]
Article featured on the Cleveland Clinic Key parts of your spine include vertebrae (bones), disks, nerves and the spinal cord. The spine supports your body and helps you walk, twist and move. The disks that cushion vertebrae may compress with age or injury, leading to a herniated disk. Exercises can strengthen the core muscles that […]
Article featured on WebMD Nighttime back pain is a special type of lower back pain that could indicate a serious problem with your spine.In the U.S., up to 80% of the population experiences some form of low back pain at some time in their lives. It’s the second most common reason people see their doctor. But as debilitating as back pain can […]
Article featured on the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Nerves can be damaged in a number of ways, and it often happens with some type of injury. Did you suffer some sort of trauma like a car accident? If so, your nerve may have been crushed or torn (an avulsion). Did you suffer […]
Article featured on Summit Ortho written by Kyle Hall, DPT Although it is often overlooked, balance is an important part of your overall physical fitness. Poor balance increases your chance of falls or other causes of injury and can reduce your overall mobility. “Your body relies on three things for balance: your eyes, your inner […]
Article featured on Mayoclinic. Overview A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting your full weight on it, can lead to a torn meniscus. Each of your knees has two C-shaped pieces of cartilage that act like […]
