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How Long Does Hip Replacement Recovery Take?
Healing from a Hip Replacement: What to Expect During Recovery It isn’t easy deciding to have a joint replaced, but doing so can offer life-changing results. Yet that doesn’t mean you see results immediately. Instead, the surgery itself is the first step in a lengthy...
A Closer Look at What PRP Can Do For You
Healing the Natural Way: Is PRP Right for You? If a trip to the doctor leaves you assuming you’ll need prescriptions or surgery to fix a problem, you’re not alone. But we’ve got good news for you. Other therapies harness the body’s natural ability to repair damage,...
5 Stretches Every Athlete Should Do Before Every Practice
Don't Skip the Warmup: 5 Essential Stretches for Every Athlete How often do you warm up before physical activity? This should be an essential part of any athletic endeavor, but it’s often left by the wayside. Unfortunately, skipping this five-minute step often leads...
What Female Athletes Need to Know About ACL Tears
Why Female Athletes Are More Prone to ACL Tears (And How to Prevent Them) When it comes to sports injuries, nothing cuts a season — or career — short faster than an ACL tear. Your knee contains four major ligaments that provide support and stability. The ACL, or...
How to Avoid a Hamstring Tear
Avoiding the Tear: How to Prevent Hamstring Injuries When you tear your hamstring, you actually rip muscles in the back of your thigh. This group of three muscles, known collectively as your hamstrings, gives your knee the ability to bend during activity so you can do...
Am I a Good Candidate for Knee Replacement Surgery?
Am I a Good Candidate for Knee Replacement Surgery? It isn’t easy to decide on surgery, even when the latest surgical techniques can reduce your risks and shorten your recovery time. But joint replacement procedures can be life-changing, especially when they involve...
PRP Therapy for Tendinitis: What to Expect
Healing from Within: How PRP Therapy Treats Tendon Injuries Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy isn’t new. In fact, doctors have used this regenerative treatment in operating rooms for decades because of its remarkable ability to heal wounds and stimulate bone...
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Signs of a Foot Fracture
Don't Ignore the Pain: Understanding Foot Fractures Did you know that one in 10 broken bones involve the feet? These injuries can occur in any of the 26 bones making up your foot, from your toes to your heel and ankle. Common causes of foot fractures include: Tripping...
Telltale Signs of a Bicep Rupture
Spotting the Signs: How to Identify a Bicep Tendon Rupture When you have a ruptured tendon, you have partially or completely torn connective tissue where a muscle connects to bone. When it involves your bicep, the rupture can occur near your shoulder in the proximal...
Is ACL Reconstruction Effective?
Is ACL Reconstruction Right for You? Understanding Your Options Your knee contains four major bands of connective tissue that give the joint stability and movement. While strong, these ligaments are also vulnerable to injury when under stress, especially the anterior...