Aug 31, 2021 | Your Bone Health
Shoulder injuries are frequently caused by athletic activities that involve excessive, repetitive, overhead motion, such as swimming, tennis, pitching, and weightlifting. Injuries can also occur during everyday activities such as hanging curtains and gardening....
Aug 31, 2021 | Your Bone Health
In recent years, doctors have begun to see a significant increase in overuse injuries in children. In most cases, these injuries are associated with sports-related activity. Although the physical and emotional benefits of athletic activity are significant, too much...
Aug 31, 2021 | Your Bone Health
Sports Injury Prevention Orthopaedics is the medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of your body’s musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves, and allows you to move, work,...
Aug 31, 2021 | Your Bone Health
When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus. Meniscal tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports, are at risk for meniscal tears. However, anyone at any age...
Aug 31, 2021 | Your Bone Health
Osteoporosis is a major health problem, affecting more than 44 million Americans and contributing to an estimated 2 million bone fractures per year. The term osteoporosis literally means porous bone. Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss, often developing...
Feb 22, 2021 | Your Bone Health
Most golf injuries are the result of overuse. By repeating the same golf swing motion over and over again, significant stress is placed on the same muscles, tendons, and joints. Over time, this can cause injury. Golfers most often experience hand tenderness or...
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