1-888-409-8006 Many people have never heard of Osgood-Schlatter disease, even though it affects about 21% of adolescent athletes. This condition is common in physically active children between the ages of 8 -15. Although, it also occurs in less active children and teenagers who are experiencing a growth spurt. During this time, muscles, bones, and tendons rapidly [...]
Tiger Woods brings home his 5th jacket from The Masters this past Sunday. This will be his 15th major golf tournament victory. His previous championship was over 10 years ago in 2008 when he triumphed at the U.S. Open. Two years ago in 2017, Tiger Woods had undergone his fourth back procedure. At this time, [...]
If you are living with diabetes, one of the best things you can do is to keep your blood sugar levels under control. If not properly managed, diabetes can result in severe complications such as poor blood flow and nerve damage. Which can ultimately lead to diabetic ulcers in the feet which can worsen over [...]
Golf is considered a low-impact game but it’s also the cause of a considerate amount of injuries. A golf injury is typically related to poor posture or an overuse of joints. Common injury areas are the elbow, lower back, wrist, hand, and shoulder. There are many ways you can avoid a golf injury. Start off with [...]
If you experience pain around the elbow then there is a high chance you have Lateral Epicondylitis. This is a condition commonly referred to as Tennis Elbow. Lateral Epicondylitis is caused when there is damage to the tendons that connect the forearm to your elbow. Also commonly referenced as tendonitis. Tennis Elbow got its name [...]
Our core is made up of a group of muscles that run down the center of our body - is the epicenter of balance and strength for virtually everything we do. Examples of these muscles include the abdominal muscles, back muscles, and the pelvis. The core muscles work together to assist the body in maintaining [...]
August 6 is National Wiggle Your Toes Day, which is something many people may take for granted. However, breaking or fracturing a toe can cause a lot of pain and discomfort, especially when wiggling. Fracturing a toe often occurs through stubbing it or dropping something on it, but it can also occur from overuse during [...]
Often people seek care from an orthopedic physician for neck and back pain or injury, sports injuries, or arthritic joints, and these are only a few of the musculoskeletal conditions that affect many others. An orthopedic doctor diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Additionally, they can help with the prevention of [...]
Approximately twenty percent of all adults in the United States suffer from knee pain, and more than two out of three Americans are overweight. One of the most common complications of being overweight is knee pain, which can also lead to osteoarthritis. Yet losing even a small amount of weight loss can make a big [...]
National Arthritis Awareness Month in May is meant to raise awareness about this condition. In fact, arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the U.S., affecting one in five adults and over a quarter of a million children nationally. Arthritis takes many forms including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus and nearly 100 [...]
