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  • Most Common Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries

    Most Common Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries

    Skiing and snowboarding are a lot of fun, but they have the potential to be incredibly dangerous activities as well. Hitting the snow wrong can turn a day of fun out on the slopes into an injury that leaves you sitting on the sidelines for days or weeks (or longer) as you heal. If you love to play in the snow, make sure you are aware of the potential injuries you may face. Here are some of the most common injuries orthopaedists see as a result of skiing and snowboarding.

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  • Dangers of Using Unregulated Stem Cell Products

    Dangers of Using Unregulated Stem Cell Products

    When dealing with a health issue – be it orthopaedic or otherwise – many people will go to virtually any length to feel better. One of the more promising-sounding options currently out there are products derived from stem cells that are taken from umbilical cords or placentas when a healthy baby is born. Under the right circumstances, this is a viable treatment option for some; however, not all products derived from stem cells or blood are regulated.

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  • Essentials to Know About Rotator Cuff Tears

    Essentials to Know About Rotator Cuff Tears

    Rotator cuff tears are considered a serious injury that requires urgent medical attention. Your rotator cuff is vital for proper range of motion and bearing weight. When your rotator cuff is torn or injured, it is best to stop doing the activity that caused the injury to prevent further damage to your muscles. If you are unsure whether you have injured your rotator cuff, seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid aggravating or worsening your injury.

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  • Stretches for Your Feet and Ankles

    Stretches for Your Feet and Ankles

    Whether recovering from an injury or looking to prevent a new one, stretches for the foot and ankle can help. Exercise conditioning regimens can help you get back to normal activities more quickly. They can also help you live a more active lifestyle and improve your overall health.

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  • Tears Vs. Strains

    Tears Vs. Strains

    After an injury, your priorities should be a diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Correctly diagnosing an injury is key to using the right treatments and exercises. A correct diagnosis also lets you know whether you need to see a doctor or visit an emergency room. If you have any doubts about your injuries, seek medical attention immediately to reduce the risk of making injuries worse or even permanent. No matter what activity caused your injury, recreational sports, work, or otherwise, you should stop that activity immediately until your wound has healed.

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  • Managing an ACL Tear

    Managing an ACL Tear

    ACL injuries are often associated with a popping noise or feeling in the knee, along with severe pain and an inability to continue normal physical activities. You may experience rapid swelling. Sudden loss of a range of motion in your limb, and a feeling of instability or “giving way” when you try to put weight.

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  • Dealing With Ankle Fractures

    Dealing With Ankle Fractures

    The tibia is the lower leg’s main bone and makes up the inside of the ankle joint. The smaller fibula parallels the tibia to make up the outside of the joint. Both bones’ far ends are called malleoli, which together form an arch that rests atop the talus. Around the joint itself is a protective fibrous membrane, encased within a smooth layer called the synovium, known as the joint capsule. The joint is supported by several ligaments that help hold ankle bones in position.

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  • How to Know When to Take a Break from Physical Activity

    How to Know When to Take a Break from Physical Activity

    If you're starting to notice your workouts are becoming harder to complete or leaving you exhausted, it might be time to slow down and take a break from physical activity.

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  • Sleep Positions for Spine Health

    Sleep Positions for Spine Health

    When you sleep on your back, your body weight is evenly distributed, and your spine doesn’t have any unnatural curves in it. Putting a small pillow under your head and neck will elevate your head slightly and can help your spine stay in a neutral position.

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  • What Is Orthopaedics?

    What Is Orthopaedics?

    In addition to protecting vital organs, the bones provide the framework for the form of the body. Tendons connect muscles to bone. Ligaments serve to connect bone or cartilage to bone, creating joints. This system of muscles and connective tissues serves to move the skeleton and, thus, the body. Tendons and ligaments are fibrous in nature. While they are flexible, they tend to be inelastic and vulnerable to overstretching. This is a common orthopaedic injury.

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