What is Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery?
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) treats foot and ankle conditions and deformities using very small incisions.
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What to Know About Muscle Soreness
Article featured on MedicalNewsToday Any physical activity that places too much or unusual strain on the muscles can lead to soreness. Everyone can experience muscle soreness, even people who exercise regularly and have good physical fitness. Muscle soreness can be uncomfortable and disruptive. However, the pain typically disappears within a few days. This article outlines […]
Common Overuse Injuries in Fall Sports
Fall sports are here and with that comes overuse injuries and burnout. Here are a few common overuse injuries during the fall season.
Tips on How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Article featured on Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) happens when constant pressure is put on the median nerve. This nerve runs from the forearm through the wrist and provides feeling and sensation to the whole hand — palm, fingers and thumbs. If you have carpal tunnel, you will notice numbness or tingling […]
Guide to Fall Fitness and Health
The end of summer can seem like a sad time of year, but there’s something about the cool, crisp air that can breathe some new life into your usual routine, especially when it comes to exercise.
3 Hamstring Stretches to Relieve Lumbar Herniated Disc Pain
If you suffer from a lumbar herniated disc, the most effective way to relieve radiating leg pain is stretching on a daily basis.
7 Essential Everyday Exercises to Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may know that exercise is good for you. But finding the time, energy, and motivation to actually get moving may be difficult.
Acute Mechanical Back Pain
Acute mechanical back pain is a common medical problem. Acute pain is pain that has been present in your back for less than four to six weeks.
Does running cause arthritis?
Article featured on Harvard Health Mounting evidence suggests the answer is no. When I took up running in college, a friend of mine scoffed at the idea. He hated running and was convinced runners were “wearing out” their joints. He liked to say he was saving his knees for his old age. So, was he […]
How to Prevent Football Injuries
There are many different types of injuries that football players face. However, there are ways to prevent football injuries like these.