Many physical abilities decline with normal aging, including strength, swiftness, and stamina. In addition to these muscle-related declines, there are also changes that occur in coordinating the movements of the body.
Stiff or tight shoulders can cause discomfort and limit a person’s range of motion. If the tightness goes unchecked, it can lead to neck pain and cause tension headaches.
One of the most common sports injuries, an ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint are stretched or torn as the ankle joint and foot is turned, twisted, or forced beyond its normal range of motion.
The thumb is involved in about 50% of all hand functions. When the thumb is painful or injured, it becomes very difficult to use the hand.
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.
Your bicep is the muscle in the front of your upper arm. It helps you bend your elbow and twist your forearm.
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.
About 6 million people break bones in the United States every year. Here’s what three orthopedists want you to know about bone fractures.
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.
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 […]