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What Causes Osteoarthritis and How to Prevent It?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease that affects the joints of the body. It is the most common type of arthritis. It affects more than 27 million Americans. OA causes the person affected to have painful and stiff joints as a result of the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. People with this condition therefore suffer from limited mobility and sometimes swelling of the joints. If you or a loved one is experiencing painful, stiff or swollen joints contact Chris Boone, a specialist in orthopedic surgery & sports medicine, for a comprehensive examination and conclusive diagnosis of your condition.
5 Steps To A Faster Ankle Sprain Recovery
Many people understand the importance of strengthening different parts of their bodies such as the back and the neck. However, few ever think of working on the strength of their knees. Not only is the knee the largest joint in the body but it also takes a good beating daily. We rely heavily on our knees for walking, jumping, running, and climbing. Our knees support all the weight of the body during these activities. Knee injuries can interfere with your day-to-day activities. They can prevent you from living an active life. It makes sense to take care of your knees. In this blog, we discuss effective ways to strengthen your knee.
How to Prevent Knee Problems And Avoid Surgery
Many people understand the importance of strengthening different parts of their bodies such as the back and the neck. However, few ever think of working on the strength of their knees. Not only is the knee the largest joint in the body but it also takes a good beating daily. We rely heavily on our knees for walking, jumping, running, and climbing. Our knees support all the weight of the body during these activities. Knee injuries can interfere with your day-to-day activities. They can prevent you from living an active life. It makes sense to take care of your knees. In this blog, we discuss effective ways to strengthen your knee.
5 Tips To Restore and Strengthen Your Knee
Many people understand the importance of strengthening different parts of their bodies such as the back and the neck. However, few ever think of working on the strength of their knees. Not only is the knee the largest joint in the body but it also takes a good beating daily. We rely heavily on our knees for walking, jumping, running, and climbing. Our knees support all the weight of the body during these activities. Knee injuries can interfere with your day-to-day activities. They can prevent you from living an active life. It makes sense to take care of your knees. In this blog, we discuss effective ways to strengthen your knee.
Top 5 Hip Replacement Facts You Should Know Before the Procedure
Many of us hardly pay attention to our hips. That is until something goes wrong. The hip joint is actually one of the largest joints in the body. It also plays a critical role in mobility.
Knee Pain – Causes and Symptoms
Being active is something that many people don’t appreciate until they are unable to accomplish simple tasks such as walking comfortably. While sore knees are a common complaint amongst adults, it isn’t a source of concern.
What to Expect During Robot-Assisted Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement is major surgery. However, more than 95% of people who undergo a hip replacement procedure experience relief from their chronic hip pain.
Benefits Of Arthroscopy
Bothered by joint pain? When at-home treatments aren’t enough, it’s time to visit a specialist. Learn how minimally invasive arthroscopy could help uncover the cause of your joint pain and help you find a treatment plan that really works.
How To Prevent Chronic Knee Pain From Getting Worse
We rely on our knees in almost every activity, from walking and climbing stairs to lifting objects and sitting down. However, knee pain is a common complaint among people of all ages. When your knees hurt, it affects your daily life.
5 Effective Treatments For Osteoarthritis
Arthritis affects about 54 million Americans. There are more than 100 different types, but the most common type is osteoarthritis.
Understanding When a Joint Becomes More of a Liability Than an Asset
Millions of Americans have arthritis, a condition that causes painful, stiff, and swollen joints. And about one in four people with arthritis report that their pain is severe.
Robot-Assisted Surgery — Blending Human Experience With Advanced Technolo
Does the thought of robotic surgery make you nervous? It shouldn’t. Although robotic-assisted surgery might sound like it removes the element of compassionate human touch, the truth is that this medical advancement combines the best of both worlds.
Tips for Making Your Home Life Easier After Hip Surgery
Are you scheduled for hip surgery? It can be a good choice for people living with chronic hip pain from inflammation, arthritis, or injury.
5 Great Exercises to Strengthen Your Hips
About 15% of people over age 65 experience hip pain. Joint deterioration, arthritis, and injury can all cause pain and stiffness that restrict your mobility and impact your quality of life. The good news is that nonsurgical treatments like exercising can significantly improve pain by strengthening your hips.
Meniscus Tears: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Cartilage acts as a cushion between the bones in your joints. When it gets damaged in an injury or accident, it can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. Meniscus tears are injuries that affect the cartilage in your knee, and they’re one of the most common types of knee pain.
New Year, New Knee: How Robotic Surgery Gets You Back on Your Feet
In the past, knee and other orthopedic injuries often required traditional surgery, which included hospital stays and a significant recovery period that involved taking time off work or school.
How Running Affects Your Knees
Did you know that with each pound of body weight, your knees absorb about one and a half pounds of stress when you walk, and that jumps to nearly four pounds when you run? Your knees absorb a tremendous amount of shock with each step you take.