Football season is back, and with it comes the excitement of Friday night lights, college football Saturdays, and Sundays spent watching the pros. But for players at every level, the season can also bring injuries. While some bumps and soreness are simply part of the game, certain symptoms shouldn’t be ignored. Know When Pain Means
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Knee pain is a common issue that affects people of all ages—from young athletes to active adults and seniors. While minor aches may go away with rest, some types of knee pain require professional medical attention. At OrthoKnox, our orthopedic specialists are here to help you understand when it’s time to seek expert care. Signs
When Should I See an Orthopedic Doctor for My Knee Pain? Read Post »
You may be working toward summer fitness goals, trying to balance work and summer fun, and focusing on eating healthier, which is all fantastic! With all of this effort you are putting into your health, do not neglect orthopedics! You can improve your orthopedic health at home through your exercise, diet, and summer plans. We
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If you have an inner couch potato telling you to just kick back and watch TV this weekend, fighting against it and getting some exercise can actually increase your life expectancy (and ultimately increase how much TV you can ever watch). Exercise is almost always the best choice if you are looking for something to
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A soccer player dribbles down the field and abruptly cuts right around a defender, only to fall to the ground clutching her knee. She reports a sudden popping sound and her knee “giving out.” She heads over to ORTHOKnox Urgent Care, and the doctors diagnose her injury as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. ACL
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A tear in the upper portion of the labrum where the biceps tendon attaches is known as a SLAP tear. SLAP stands for superior, labral, anterior to, posterior. A SLAP tear can result in shoulder pain, dislocations, and problems using your shoulder. It can be caused by repeated motions in sports or at work, a
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Both tennis and golfer elbow refer to elbow pain due to overuse of the arm and wrist, which can cause inflammation of the tendons surrounding the elbow. Tennis elbow involves the muscles and tendons surrounding the lateral epicondyle, or outside of the elbow, while golfer elbow affects the muscles and tendons surrounding the medial epicondyle,
ELBOW PAIN: TENNIS OR GOLFER ELBOW? Read Post »
