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What You Should Know About Scoliosis

Back pain is one of the most common causes of disability. According to a 2018 survey, it affects 28% of men and 31% of women. One of the disorders that lead to back pain is scoliosis. Source: Source:...

How Travel Contributes to Back Pain

We often hear about back injuries resulting from auto accidents. However, even without an accident, traveling extensively by car or plane can cause or aggravate back pain. But the good news is that you can follow...

What You Can Expect From a Knee Replacement

If you have been suffering from a diseased or damaged knee, you may be a candidate for a knee replacement. A knee replacement is a routine procedure with approximately 600,000 knee replacements performed annually...

Three Common Orthopedic Foot Conditions

You are on your feet every day, sometimes for several hours. As a result, it isn't surprising that you may develop an orthopaedic foot condition over time. Perhaps you already know the cause of the foot condition,...

What You Need to Know About Foot Doctors

Up to one-third of the U.S. population experiences foot or ankle pain at some point in their life, so most people have heard of a podiatrist. However, did you know that orthopaedic and sports medicine doctors also...

Why You Need to See a Sports Medicine Doctor

If you are an athlete, you will likely need to see a sports medicine doctor at some point in your career. Sports medicine doctors work with athletes to ensure they can continue to perform to their full potential. ...

How Physical Therapy Can Help the Athlete in You

Whether you are a professional athlete, or simply someone who enjoys their sports, you may have already experienced the misfortune of a sports injury. If so, then you will know that feeling of being desperate to get...

What you should know about Mortons Neuroma

What is a Morton's neuroma? A Morton's neuroma is one of the common sources of pain in the ball of the forefoot, known as Metatarsalgia. A neuroma occurs when the normal healthy nerves between the metatarsal heads...

How Do You Know if You Have Damaged Your Achilles Tendon?

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human anatomy. It is found in the back of the leg, at the bottom half of the calf. The Achilles consists of cords of fibrous tissue connecting the calf muscles to the...