We’re almost to the end of summer now, but little league baseball season is still in full swing. And of course, so are all the bumps, bruises, scrapes and injuries Read More

If you’ve suffered a broken bone, the obvious first step is to get to a specialized orthopaedic doctor who can diagnose your injury and start you on the road to Read More

We’ve all heard the familiar phrase, “serious as a heart attack,” but if you’re a runner, perhaps “serious as a heat stroke” would be a more apt comparison. Recent studies Read More

If your young athletes have suffered serious ACL tears, you might not be in a big hurry to take on all the medical bills and appointments that come with it, Read More

You might expect obesity to contribute to stronger bones, since the bones must support more weight. However, more factors than load-bearing contribute to bone strength and muscle mass. In a Read More

While experiencing joint pain, you probably feel as if exercise is the last thing you want to do. However, studies have shown exercise to actually reduce joint pain in both Read More

What is a Muscle Contusion? Muscle contusions occur when the tissue ruptures, causing capillaries to bleed into the surrounding muscle. Then, a hematoma (a collection of blood) forms, leading to Read More

Sadly, hip replacements do not last forever. Unlike body tissue, the metal and plastic components in a hip replacement do not regenerate cells that have worn away. So, they will Read More

You might be retired, in your 60s or 70s and wonder why someone would recommend that you play soccer twice a week. You’ve never played it before and it doesn’t Read More

New runners have to keep something in mind: running takes practice like anything else. Most new runner wouldn’t go straight for a marathon, but some might consider overexerting and trying Read More