by support | Nov 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Do you think you have an ACL Tear? Ligaments are tough, nonstretchable fibers that hold your bones together. A tear to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of your knee joint is among the most common sport-related injuries. The ACL connects the thighbone (the femur)...
by support | Nov 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
What is Rotator Cuff and how can it be injured? The rotator cuff is actually a combination of muscles and tendons at the top of the upper arm that helps stabilize the shoulder joint and move the arm (both lift and rotation). The “cuff” of muscles attaches to...
by support | Nov 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
How is an ACL injury treated? Your doctor may recommend different treatment options depending on your particular symptoms and the severity of your injury. Together you will also consider how your injury is affecting your lifestyle and your participation in your...
by support | Nov 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Physical Therapy Physical therapy can be helpful in the management of Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). For example, a physical therapist may recommend: Isometric (“pushing”) exercises to help build muscle strength without subjecting inflamed joints...
by support | Nov 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Osteoarthritis (OA) Osteoarthritis is sometimes called degenerative arthritis because it is a “wearing out” condition involving the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. Joint cartilage is a gel-like protective tissue found at joint surfaces that provides support and...
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