I had lived with knee pain for several years before I did anything about it. I dreaded the thought of having to go under the knife for any kind of surgery and thought that it would be exactly what a doctor would tell me that I needed. Unfortunately, the pain in my knee continued to get worse until it reached the point where I could barely work for a few hours without having to take a long break. Knee surgery isn't as bad as it once was. This blog will show you different things you can do to make your knee feel a little better now and teach you all about knee surgery.
Posted on: 13 October 2015
Your doctor will start you on physical therapy as soon as possible after you've had a stroke. Keeping the arm and hand muscles flexible is an important step to regaining function in that affected side. The longer the muscles go unused, the harder it is to gain back the use of your arm. Here is what to expect from your physical therapy after having a stroke. The Good and Bad of Compensation [Read More]
Posted on: 2 October 2015
Spinal injuries, particularly vertebral compression fractures, are common in athletes. Compression fractures, caused by a hard fall or physical injury, are diagnosed when one or more of the vertebra in the spine gets crushed or collapses. The severity of a compression fracture can range from mild to severe. Mild cases do not require surgery and are treated with rest, bracing and physical therapy. Serious cases, however, often need surgical intervention. The type of surgery performed depends primarily on the severity and nature of the injury. [Read More]