When people age, their body systems age, too, and that includes the musculoskeletal system. Bones become weaker, muscles are less lean, and you may experience a decrease in your overall speed and movement. These changes contribute to the increased risk of falls and injuries. Aging is a part of life, but you can decrease your
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Signs of A Broken Hip
The hip bone is a pretty strong one, however, after a certain age, it can become susceptible to fractures. Women in particular become susceptible to bone fractures due to decreasing estrogen levels and weakening bones as they get older and go into menopause. Add balance issues and poor eyesight to the mix, which are pretty
Read MoreRecovery from a Hip Replacement Surgery
After hip replacement surgery, you will begin the slow return to your normal lifestyle. To have a successful recovery, you need to take an active role in your healing. Following all of the instructions your doctor and physical therapist give you are key to achieving the best possible outcome so you can live life as
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take To Recover From A Total Hip Replacement?
A total hip replacement is performed when a person’s natural hip joint has deteriorated or become damaged beyond natural repair. A hip replacement entails removing damaged parts of the hip joint and replacing them with artificial pieces called prosthetics. A total hip replacement is a significant surgery that requires some time to heal. While each
Read MoreAnterior Hip Replacement for Severe Arthritis
Arthritis is a term that refers to over 100 types of the condition that affect the body’s joints, causing symptoms like pain, swelling, inflammation, and joint deterioration. Over time, arthritis causes pain, weakness, and reduced range of motion. Arthritis can affect one or two joints or multiple joints in the body. The hips are a
Read MoreAdvantages of Hip Arthroplasty
Hip arthroplasty (also known as a hip replacement surgery) is one of the most common joint surgeries performed every year. When the hip joint wears down, it can cause a lot of pain, weakness, and loss of quality of life. Doctors treat hip joint pain in a variety of ways, including with painkillers (both over-the-counter
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Hip Dislocation
Whether caused by a fall, a car accident, or any other trauma, a hip dislocation is extremely painful. That’s because the ball of the hip joint has been forced out of its socket. As a result, the adjacent ligaments, labrum, muscles, and other soft tissues holding the bones in place often are also damaged, and
Read MoreCaring for your loved one after hip surgery
The number of people in the US who will undergo hip replacement surgery is skyrocketing. Total hip replacement has long been considered a major surgery, but is one of the best ways to improve the quality of life for people with severe hip pain due to osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis). Many older people suffer hip fractures from
Read MoreWhat is hip impingement?
You may be an active athlete that prides themselves on their daily workouts, but could your intense workouts be the culprit of your hip pain? Through years of deterioration, your hip may start to give you trouble when you walk, run, or even – in severe cases – during any movement at all. That doesn’t
Read MoreTraditional vs. Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Hip pain can be debilitating. Because your hips are part of your body’s core, they bear and move most of your weight while providing an astounding range of motion. Osteoarthritis of the hip can occur from normal wear and tear of your joints over time. If you live with hip pain, there may come a
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