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Signs You Need a Hip Replacement
If persistent hip pain is interfering with your ability to perform activities of daily living, it could be a sign of degeneration of the joint, also known as osteoarthritis. For many patients with hip arthritis, hip replacement surgery is a good option that restores function and eliminates pain. Hip replacements have advanced significantly in the…
Read MoreCombat Carpal Tunnel With These Exercises
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness and tingling in the hand and arm. Each year, millions of people in the U.S. and around the world are affected by carpal tunnel. What Is Carpal Tunnel? Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of compression of the median nerve where it passes over…
Read MoreHow Do I Know if I have Damaged my Rotator Cuff?
Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common tendon injuries, affecting more than 3 million people in the United States every year. Traditionally, rotator cuff injuries occur as the tendon wears slowly over time and with age, but rotator cuff tears are starting to occur more often in younger and active patients. What is the Rotator Cuff?…
Read MoreWhy Do My Knees Hurt After Running?
You don’t have to be a marathon runner or a track star to suffer from knee pain. From people improving their fitness to weekend warriors, repeated athletic activity can make you susceptible to experiencing a condition known as runner’s knee. What is Runner’s Knee? Runner’s knee is a general term used to describe the discomfort…
Read MorePerform These Exercises to Reduce Hip Bursitis Pain
Hip bursitis can be painful, but there are exercises you can do to ease the discomfort. The right exercises can even help enhance your strength and flexibility. What is Hip Bursitis? Hip bursitis is an inflammation of one of the bursae in the hip region. Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs positioned between bones and surrounding soft…
Read MoreOsteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis – What’s the Difference?
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: Together, they are two of the most common forms of arthritis, but osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are not the same. They do share similar symptoms, however, so it is important to know the difference. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease. In RA patients, the body’s immune…
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