It’s almost unavoidable that everyone will need some kind of orthopedic treatment in their life time. This is because of the natural aging of our bodies, and the over use of joints, muscles and bones, over the years. People who are more active and involved in sports are more likely to need orthopedic treatment in [...]
Injuries are unavoidable, especially if you an athlete. Injuries can occur from playing a sport, or even from working out improperly. Sometimes an injury occurs when a person fails to use proper exercise methods, or it could be caused by another person, either accidental or on purpose. None the less, the injuries do occur and [...]
Pain in the inside of the knee can be caused by medial meniscus tears, arthritis and medial collateral ligament injuries. There are two moon shaped cartilage that act as shock absorbers for the knee. The medial collateral ligament is connected to the medial meniscus. As such, any impact on the lateral side of the knee [...]
Trauma is derived from Greek descent. A situation is considered traumatic when a person experiences a serious injury or catastrophic event. After this, a person may experience shock. Trauma has a medical and psychiatric definition. The medical definition of trauma refers to shock, a critical bodily injury or wound. Blunt trauma is also considered a [...]
Physiatry is a medical specialization that has been around since 1947. The focus of this discipline is not only to restore the functional ability but to optimize quality of life. This discipline uses a whole-person approach. What does the Physiatrist do? The physiatrist is the individual who establishes the plan of care, listens and helps [...]
One would be hard pressed in today’s society to go an entire day without seeing some reference to professional sports. Fame, fortune, and glory are things that every young participant playing in a Pop Warner or Little League game aspires to achieve. However, what many people don’t realize is that professional athletes put their careers, [...]
Hip rehabilitation is necessary in various situations from just simple pain to post hip surgery. The hip is a very stable joint thanks to ligaments and strong muscles that surround it. If any injury occurs it can be disabling and affect simple daily activities like walking and going up and down stairs. Hip injuries can [...]
Dr. Craig Tilden Low Back Pain affects approximately 80% of Americans at some point in their lives. It may occur in one or multiple forms, including, nerve and muscular problems, disc injuries and arthritis. Many people are under the impression that the first response to an injury is to immediately turn to pain medications and [...]
Drop foot is a medical condition of the foot that is usually caused by an injury, but in some cases it is caused by an illness. Drop foot is when the muscles, nerves and tendons, fail, not allowing the foot and ankle to bend properly. The toes are unable to bend right and this can [...]
Acupuncture has been around for centuries, and has been used to cure many illnesses and injuries. Acupuncture is used for not only treating and illness, but also for people with chronic pain, such as tendonitis. First, get the proper diagnosis. Pain can be attributed to many problems including tendonitis. If you are diagnosed with tendonitis, [...]
