A sports injury is any type of injury that results from physical activity. Some of the most common types of sports injuries are soft-tissue injuries, whereby the muscles, ligaments, or tendons are overstretched or torn. Today, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy is increasingly being used to aid in healing sports injuries. PRP therapy is a type…
How to Get Back on Your Feet After Knee Surgery
While recovering from knee surgery, the recovery and rehabilitation stage is crucial. Depending on the procedure you had, it could take several weeks to months to fully recover and get back on your feet. However, there are ways to help you get back to your normal lifestyle as quickly as possible after knee surgery. It…
7 Reasons to Visit an Orthopedic Doctor
Primary care doctors are very different from orthopedic physicians, particularly in that primary physicians are generalists whereas orthopedists are specialists. There are many health conditions that only an orthopedic doctor can quickly and properly diagnose and treat, specifically injuries to the bones, joints, or muscles. An orthopedic doctor specializes in all issues and diseases related…
The Value of Having a Knee Brace for Osteoarthritis
Patients with osteoarthritis – which is often called simply “arthritis” because it is the most common form of joint inflammation – affecting one or both knees may have difficulty performing everyday tasks due to the pain and disability it causes. However, there are nonsurgical ways to stabilize the knee and provide comfort and relief to…
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