Plantar Fasciitis: Causes and Treatment
If you are someone who goes walking, hiking, or running often, then you will likely have heard of — or perhaps even experienced — plantar fasciitis.
An Introduction To Orthopedic Prosthetics
Prosthetics are designed to replace body parts that may have been lost for a number of reasons. Sometimes the prosthetic is used primarily to give the appearance of the body part in question, but in many instances it can also help the patient regain a certain level of function.
Orthopedic Bone Graft
A bone graft is a medical technique that is sometimes used to correct issues with the bones and the joints.
Put The Health Of Your Bones First This Winter
When the colder seasons start to come around, it can be easy to let go of your healthy living aspirations. It may become harder to motivate yourself to get outdoors to exercise, and it can certainly be more tempting to choose comfort foods over nutritious dishes.
Total Joint Replacement
Total joint replacement is a surgical treatment option that may be performed by orthopedic surgeons. This is most commonly considered for the treatment of damaged joints that are causing ongoing problems for the patient.
The Muscles of the Legs
The claim that sitting down can be as bad for your health as smoking may seem like a dramatic one, but could there be some truth to this statement?
Read more
Preventing Common Golfing Injuries
Although golf is generally a relaxing pastime that does not require much physical exertion, it is surprisingly an activity where injuries can occur. This is often the result of the same repetitive movements happening regularly due to the nature of the game.
Read more
Addressing Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain and injury is fairly common. This is due in part to the complexity of the shoulder joint and the frequency of its use. It is a very mobile joint and the fact that the arm bone fits into the shoulder joint quite loosely to provide such a wide range of movement makes this area vulnerable to injury.
Read more
The Spine: Form and Function
The spine is one of the most important parts of the human body and is comprised of 33 different bones. Your spine enables you to stand up, and without it you would be unable to twist or move your body.
Read more
Choose Mangoes for Bone Health
Sometimes eating for optimum health can be a chore. With so much information to consider and a wide variety of health boosting foods to try and include, it isn’t difficult to get disheartened with trying to keep up. Fortunately healthy eating doesn't always have to be difficult, and there are an abundance of delicious healthy foods that are easy to find, simple to prepare and enjoyable to eat - the delicious mango is a perfect example!