Tendonitis is the inflammation (“-itis”) of a tendon, usually in one of your joints. Our tendons are what attach our muscles to our bones or to other organs, such as attaching the tiny muscles around the eye to the eyeball so it can move. Tendons are thick and fibrous, and when they are injured or
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When to see a doctor after a strain or sprain
A strain or a sprain happens when a ligament or tendon is stretched beyond its capacity. These are two of the most common orthopedic injuries and can affect the ankles, wrists, and other parts of the body. A lot of people who suffer from sprains or strains do not necessarily seek emergency treatment. However, this
Read MoreCommon Foot & Ankle Conditions
Foot and ankle conditions can bring your busy and active life to a screeching halt. There are many causes of foot and ankle pain. Fortunately, most foot and ankle conditions and injuries can be treated, so you can find relief from your symptoms. Below are some of the most common foot and ankle conditions that
Read MoreWhat Can A Foot Doctor Treat?
A foot doctor specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions and injuries that affect the foot and ankle. Also called a podiatrist, they are able to provide medical and surgical care for your lower extremities. What specifically can a foot doctor treat? A person who has any of the following conditions can benefit
Read MoreWhat Can a Sports Medicine Doctor Treat?
Are you an amateur athlete? Do you enjoy physical activities and exercise to keep yourself fit and healthy? If so, you might have already experienced a sports injury because of it. Sports medicine doctors are orthopedic specialists who work with athletes and those with musculoskeletal injuries. They are trained to address any issue that is
Read MoreCommon Winter Sports Injuries
As we head into the winter season, many of us will make the most of it and take to the ice and slopes. If you enjoy winter sports, however, it’s worth thinking about the potential dangers out there in order to keep yourself safe, avoid an injury, and make sure the fun doesn’t get cut
Read MoreNutrition and Orthopedics
As we get older, our bodies don’t process certain crucial nutrients as well as we used to. This makes our systems weaker at fighting off disease and slower in recovering from an injury. For instance, osteoporosis develops as our bones become less dense and therefore become more fragile. This is one of the reasons why
Read MoreTreatments for ACL Tears
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most vulnerable knee ligament due to its placement out in front within the knee joint. This ligament functions to stabilize the knee while rotating and moving, and together with the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) it connects your femur (thighbone, or upper leg bone) to your tibia (shinbone, or
Read MoreAchilles Tendon Rupture
An Achilles heel rupture refers to a tear (partial or complete) in the tight band of connective tissue that attaches the calf muscle to the heel of the foot, called the Achilles tendon. When an Achilles tendon ruptures, patients can feel a variety of symptoms, including a sudden and sharp pain between the calf and
Read MoreLigament Tears
Ligaments are the tough and flexible collagenous tissue connecting most of our bones and allowing varying degrees of movement. Stressing a ligament beyond its normal range can result in a ligament tear – what is commonly called a sprain. Ligament tears are one of the most common types of injuries, usually occurring at the weight-bearing
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