Pain in the shoulder may start creeping up on you, so slowly that you don’t even notice when it started. In patients who are a little bit older, this may come from repeated movements that have worn out the tendons that help keep your shoulder working properly. Pain, weakness, or crunching sounds in your shoulder… Read More »
If you’ve been injured recently, and even needed surgery, you might be recommended to see a physical therapist. Physical therapists are trained experts who can help you recover from your injury, focusing on rehabilitating the normal function and movement of the body part that’s been injured. If you’ve been recommended to see a physical therapist,… Read More »
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a tear in one of the knee ligaments. This ligament connects the upper and lower leg bones and keeps the knee in a stable position. As with other body parts, the ACL gets weaker as we age. What is responsible for causing ACL injuries? If the knee joint… Read More »
Torn Menisci are common sports injuries that can slow you down and cause issues with movement of the knee later on down the road. If you’ve been playing contact sports and recently heard a “pop” in your knee, you may have torn a Meniscus. What is a Meniscus? The menisci are two C-shaped pieces of… Read More »
Remember that old song, “Everybody’s Free to Wear Sunscreen” from the 90’s? Well, there’s a line that stood out to us when we first heard it. Can you guess what it is? “Be kind to your knees. You’ll miss them when they’re gone.” It’s great advice that we still try to heed today. And even… Read More »
An estimated 45,000,000 people in the United States are 65 or older, and trauma center visits for this age group are quickly rising. May is Older American Month, and we want to recognize our patients who are 65 and older by providing some tips that may minimize the need for joint replacements and other orthopedic treatments.… Read More »
You may have sent the last few weeks or months resting and recuperating after an injury. Now that the finish line is within sight, you may be asking if you need physical therapy. After all, the bones, ligaments and other tissues are healing nicely, and you are doing pretty well with getting around. Believe it… Read More »
If you are an avid biker, jogger, or do any activity that requires a lot of knee bending, you can get runner’s knee. Runner’s knee is typified by an aching pain centered in the kneecap. It is a general term used to describe one of several knee issues. How Runner’s Knee Happens Unbalanced or weak… Read More »
If you’ve ever played any competitive baseball or softball you’ve no doubt come across someone with a damaged rotator cuff. It may be a hard-throwing baseball pitcher, or a softball shortstop whose summer slate of 200+ games is just too much on his or her shoulder. The injury can be chronic, recurring every summer and… Read More »
When you think of osteoporosis, you may not think it’s something to be concerned about until you get older. The truth is you’re never too young to improve your bone health. The habits you adopt early in life can lay the groundwork for the health of your bones now and throughout your entire life. Knowing… Read More »
