A fracture can occur at any age and likely will require a period of immobilization or surgical correction. But once the bone is healed, you should be ready to return to your favorite activities, right? Well, this may not be the case as there are typically remaining limitations after the healing process is complete. Let’s
Do you experience pain on the bottom of your foot when you stand first thing in the morning? Do you have increased foot pain when standing or walking for long periods? These are common complaints among those who are experiencing plantar fasciitis. In fact, it is estimated that 1 in 10 people will experience this
Whether you are trying to push yourself to run farther or are training for an upcoming race, you may notice an onset of knee pain as you increase your weekly mileage. This pain, often over or around the patella, can limit how far you are able to run for days or weeks at a time.
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the human body. For everyday activities, it is important that we have the ability to reach overhead, behind the back, and perform internal and external rotation. If there is impairment of the muscles responsible for these motions or the mobility of the shoulder joint, significant
One of the most commonly reported symptoms of COVID-19, aside from cold & flu-like symptoms, is loss of taste and smell. Some may not realize that these symptoms are due to the viral impacts on the cranial nerves. Preliminary evidence has shown that COVID-19 infections have also correlated with symptoms of nausea, dizziness, and loss
It is estimated that knee injuries affect over 2.5 million people per year, with 500,000 of those people experiencing meniscus tears. This is a common knee injury that can lead to a number of treatment options which will be further discussed in this article. What is The Meniscus? Many joints have connective tissue structures that
Whether you work a physically demanding job, are an athlete, or simply exercise recreationally, you may be at risk for experiencing a rotator cuff tear. This injury can occur due to a traumatic incident or by overusing these shoulder muscles. What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles in
Possible Causes There are a number of causes for low back pain. Among the most common are issues related to the vertebral joints and discs between the vertebrae, muscular injury and core weakness. These factors can cause pain that may limit your ability to participate in recreational sports and activities of daily living. Benefits of
Have you experienced neck stiffness that prevents you from driving? Are you scared that certain movements will send shooting pain down your shoulder/arm? You may be experiencing cervical radiculopathy. Cervical Radiculopathy This condition is the clinical description of when a cervical nerve root becomes inflamed, damaged, or pinched. Symptoms of Cervical Radiculopathy Neck pain/stiffness Numbness/
