Author: Orthopedic Associates Team
January 3rd, 2020
Your hand contains a collection of bones, ligaments, and muscles, and there are also multiple joints in your hand. These joints are created whenever several bones meet., while your ligaments are responsible for linking the bones, then providing them with support. The area where bones are joined also contains cartilage, which is the connective… Continue reading Arthritis Of The Hand
December 27th, 2019
Anatomy Of The Hip As you progress through your daily activities you are depending on your hip joint when you make many different movements. Not only does it maintain the stability that is necessary to support your weight, but it also provides you with the mobility that you need when making those various movements. The… Continue reading The Causes Of Hip Fractures And How To Reduce The Risk
December 20th, 2019
Every day you make an endless number of movements that are dependent upon your shoulder. These can include simple actions such as reaching out to grab an item from a desk or a table. You also rely on shoulder movement when rotating to throw a football or baseball, to proceed with an overhead motion as… Continue reading Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries And Treatments
December 12th, 2019
It has been estimated that around 80% of people in the U.S. will be confronted by some form of back pain in their lives. This is a common problem, and anyone who has experienced this discomfort is well aware that the effects can be extremely debilitating. It is responsible for causing individuals to miss 264… Continue reading Understanding Osteoporosis
December 6th, 2019
If you are experiencing pain or weakness in your shoulder there are multiple reasons why this might occur. The possibilities range from a sprain or strain to arthritis, bursitis, frozen shoulder, and swimmer’s shoulder. Shoulder discomfort can also emerge due to a rotator cuff issue, a broken collarbone, broken arm or separated shoulder. One other… Continue reading Understanding Bicep Tendonitis And When To Visit A Doctor
November 22nd, 2019
Your ligaments are comprised of fibrous connective tissue. They are tasked with the responsibility of keeping your joint intact by connecting your bones and stabilizing them. While they are sturdy and function effectively for you each day, issues can still emerge with your ligaments. In some cases, this can result in a sprain or break.… Continue reading Is My Wrist Sprained Or Is It Broken?
November 22nd, 2019
Anatomy Of Your Knee Not only is your knee one of the largest joints in your body, but it is also the most multi-faceted joint. Your knee connects the thigh bone (femur), to the shin bone (tibia). The knee joint also contains your kneecap, which is referred to as the patella. All components within your… Continue reading What Is A Torn Meniscus And What To Do If You Have It
November 8th, 2019
You depend on your knees to support your weight as you progress through your many activities. This includes the numerous movements that you make when you are at work, in your home, at a facility where you exercise, or anywhere else that you are located every day. Your knees usually accomplish the various movements that… Continue reading What Is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome And What Can You Do About It?
November 1st, 2019
The benefits of walking have been discussed here previously. There is an extensive list of reasons why this form of physical activity can be beneficial for you or for anyone in your family, and the results that can be experienced are advantageous both physically and mentally. These include a reduction in the risk of encountering… Continue reading The Dangers Of Distracted Walking
October 21st, 2019
Health Benefits Of Water Aerobics Do you currently maintain an ongoing exercise regimen, but have recently lost your enthusiasm to continue the activity that you are involved with? Maybe your commitment to this exercise has created physical issues due to repeated impact or repetitive movements? Or maybe, you have not been exercising on a regular… Continue reading The Benefits Of Water Aerobics