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How Do You Know if You Tore Your ACL? - Blog Post

How Do You Know if You Tore Your ACL?


Knee injuries can be painful and debilitating. Your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a tissue band of ligaments that hold the knee bones together. The function of the ACL is to prevent your shinbone from […]

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Symptoms of Shoulder Arthritis - Blog Post

Symptoms of Shoulder Arthritis


The shoulder joint has more movement than any other joint in the body. Shoulder arthritis can make these frequent movements more painful. What is Shoulder Arthritis? The two main types of shoulder arthritis are: Osteoarthritis […]

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Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel - Blog Post

Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel


What is Carpal Tunnel? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition that comes from the irritation of the wrist’s median nerve. The median nerve is located in your carpal tunnel. When the nerve is pressed […]

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What is a Strain Injury? - Blog Post

What is a Strain Injury?


Common orthopedic injuries include sprains and strains. While these terms are used interchangeably, they are both very different types of injuries. What is a Strain? A strain is an injury to a tendon or muscle. […]

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How Long Does It Take for a Sprained Ankle to Heal? - Blog Post

How Long Does It Take for a Sprained Ankle to Heal?


What Are the Symptoms of a Sprained Ankle? Sprained ankle symptoms depend on the severity of the sprain and may include: Pain, particularly when you put too much weight on the foot Ankle is tender […]

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What Happens if Plantar Fasciitis is Left Untreated? - Blog Post

What Happens if Plantar Fasciitis is Left Untreated?


What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of a thick, dense band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia). […]

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Why Are My Joints Stiff? - Blog Post

Why Are My Joints Stiff?


Stiffness can affect any joint in your body, including your fingers, hands, wrists, knees, and elbows. You may find it more difficult than usual to walk, stand, type, or perform other daily tasks and should […]

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How Does Colder Weather Affect my Knee Injury? - Blog Post

How Does Colder Weather Affect my Knee Injury?


If you have a knee injury, you may have noticed that your knee pain changes with the weather. Many people experience a flare-up of knee pain in the winter months. What Causes Knee Pain in […]

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5 Easy Ways to Help With my Shoulder Pain - Blog Post

5 Easy Ways to Help With my Shoulder Pain


Shoulder pain can make life more difficult, whether it’s causing pain and interfering with your sleep or it’s limiting what you can do. Fortunately, there are some ways to help relieve the pain. In this […]

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What Stretches are the Most Joint Friendly for my Knee? - Blog Post

What Stretches are the Most Joint Friendly for my Knee?


When your knee hurts, you may be tempted to take it easy. But some types of stretches may be able to help strengthen your knee and recover more quickly. Even if you haven’t suffered an […]

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