Author: Orthopedic Associates Team
October 15th, 2019
What Is An Achilles Tendon Your Achilles tendon consists of a sturdy band of tissue that joins your calf muscles with your heel bone. The Achilles tendon is also referred to as the calcaneal tendon. It is both the largest and toughest tendon that is contained in your body, and it is responsible for pulling… Continue reading Achilles Tendon Injuries And When You Should Visit A Doctor
October 11th, 2019
Lisfranc Injuries – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment The midfoot joint complex is located at the point in which your metatarsal bones intersect with your tarsal bones. The metatarsals then proceed to the point where your toes are located, while the tarsals reside at the arch that is atop your foot. This midfoot joint complex is… Continue reading The Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments For Lisfranc Injuries
October 2nd, 2019
Hand Nerve Injuries – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Your brain contains literally billions of nerve cells. In fact, the average number of nerve cells or neurons that are located in the human brain is approximately 86 billion. They work with the responsibility of implementing your emotions, your movements, and the various sensations that you experience. This… Continue reading Nerve Injuries Of The Hand
September 18th, 2019
Does Your Child Have A Broken Ankle? Know The Signs. Having your child suddenly approach you because he or she is in pain is certainly an unfortunate but almost inevitable part of parenting. Sometimes their discomfort might be the result of an injury, and the ankle joint is one of the more common areas for… Continue reading Knowing When Your Child’s Ankle Is Broken And What You Should Do
September 9th, 2019
What Is Fascia & How To Treat It There almost certainly have been times in your life that you have experienced muscle soreness and would have preferred not to be facing the discomfort. But in those situations, you probably understood why the pain was occurring, and also knew that you were not contending with a… Continue reading Understanding Fascia And What You Should Do For Fasciitis
September 5th, 2019
What Are Musculoskeletal Disorders You have probably seen and heard the term musculoskeletal disorder and you may already understand what these two words encompass. However, it might be beneficial to define the term and provide a more detailed look at the various health issues that fall within its umbrella. Musculoskeletal disorders are also referred to… Continue reading Understanding Musculoskeletal Disorders
September 3rd, 2019
Reducing The Risk Of High School Injuries With the onset of another school year, the process of routinely attending class and becoming involved with school-related activities has ensued. This includes participation in sports, as an enormous number of children and teenagers become involved with various sports that conduct their seasons during the months of fall.… Continue reading High School Sports Injuries And How To Reduce The Risk
August 28th, 2019
The Gout – Signs, Symptoms, Treatment & Visiting The Doctor Hopefully, you will never experience the unwanted symptoms of gout, which can include the immediate onset of torturous discomfort. But if you are ever progressing through your daily activities and are suddenly jolted by the reality of extreme pain in the joint of your big… Continue reading Understanding Gout And Knowing When To See A Doctor
August 20th, 2019
What Is Cervical Spondylosis & How To Treat It Your neck is referred to medically as your cervical spine, and it is a configuration of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and tendons that performs multiple functions on an ongoing basis. Not only has your neck been tasked with the responsibility of supporting your skull, but it… Continue reading What Is Cervical Spondylosis and What Can A Doctor Do For It?
August 15th, 2019
Why You Should Warm Up & Stretch Before Exercising Hopefully, you are fully aware of the numerous benefits that can occur if you remain physically active on a consistent basis. If you are already maintaining a regular exercise routine of some type, then you are to be commended. However, if you are not currently adhering… Continue reading The Benefits Of Warming Up And Stretching