The How’s Of Enhancing An Athlete’s Performance Through Sports Medicine
Sports are more than just an art, it’s also a science. You may be an aspiring athlete or currently competing in your chosen sport. Whether you’re just starting or have been playing for a long time, developing and maintaining your full potential is a ceaseless process. You will need a team of reliable experts to […]
Is Physical Therapy Just Like Exercise?
Many people who have never tried physical therapy think that it is simply a special form of exercise. It is easy to see why as the two seemingly overlap, in that physical therapy encompasses exercise. However, physical therapy has many other components, and is therefore a lot different – and actually even more beneficial – […]
Picking A Good Carpal Tunnel Surgeon
Carpal tunnel syndrome can lead to life-long consequences when left untreated. Have you explored home remedies and seen no result? Have you and your doctor explored various conservative treatments to no avail? If so, it may be time for you to consult a carpal tunnel surgeon. A Brief Background On Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Your daily […]
History of Robots: Invention of Robotic Knee Surgery
Robots have been a game-changer in the medical field, particularly in surgery. Robot-assisted surgery is a technique that allows surgeons to operate with greater precision and control. This technique has been used for many procedures, including knee replacement surgery. In this article, we’ll tell you about its development, advantages, risks, and who can benefit from […]
When Should You See a Doctor for Trigger Finger?
We all know that we’re supposed to go see a doctor when something is wrong about our health. However, sometimes, it can be quite hard to know when something is really wrong, and when we should just tough it out. That’s especially true for problems like trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis), which can be annoying or […]
Is Trigger Finger the Same as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Are you one of those people whose occupation involves flexing of the wrist day in and day out? If so, you may be at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. But did you know that there’s another condition that you could be susceptible to if your job involves repetitive hand movements? It’s called trigger finger. So, […]
Physical Therapy Versus Rehabilitation: How They Are Different?
Many people think that physical therapy and rehabilitation after an orthopedic injury or surgery are the same, mostly because mostly because a layperson often uses both terms interchangeably. However, rehabilitation is an umbrella term encompassing many interventions, one of which is physical therapy. Let’s talk about the aspects differentiating physical therapy from rehabilitation and where […]
The Common Joint Reconstruction Surgeries
Aching and tired joints can be due to the natural aging process, playing sports, repetitive-motion injury from work or a hobby, or even from previous injuries. Degradation of the protective cartilage in a joint (osteoarthritis) and/or reduction of the lubricating synovial fluid (usually caused by rheumatoid arthritis) can cause stiff, achy, and swollen joints. This […]
How to Prepare for a Hip Surgery
Having hip surgery warrants personal preparation in order to achieve the best outcome. Because you will not be able to walk around your home as usual while you recuperate, and because you will want to facilitate fast healing of your hip, there are certain things you will want to do beforehand. Let’s talk about how […]
Post-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Release Surgery Tips
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when there is increased pressure on the median nerve, which resides in a “tunnel” in the tiny wrist (carpal) bones. This large nerve extends between the arm and the hand, and constant pressure on the nerve results in hand and wrist pain, weakness, and numbness. While there are nonsurgical ways to […]