Total Ankle Arthroplasty A total ankle arthroplasty (or total ankle replacement) is a surgical procedure performed to replace the joint surfaces of the ankle or talocrual joint. Specifically, it will replace the distal end, or far end, of the tibia and proximal end, or top of the talus with prosthetic or artificial parts. Total […]
Physical Activity and Mortality
Physical Activity and Mortality Physical Activity Benefits In today’s society, it has become common knowledge that exercise and physical activity is “good” for you. But what does that really mean? Most people think it’s because you are losing weight, which is true to a certain extent, but there is much more to the benefits […]
Diabetic Neuropathy and Foot Care
What is Diabetic Neuropathy? When going to see a medical professional, such as a primary care physician or physical therapist, you may hear them ask, “Do you have any numbness and tingling?” Although there is an array of causes of numbness and tingling, one of the most prevalent causes in our society is diabetic neuropathy. […]
Pain Management
Pain Management and Opioids Chronic pain lurks in the shadows and stands over your shoulder, waiting on what seems like the most inopportune times to flare up and wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. Defined as pain that lasts months or possibly years, chronic pain affects more Americans than Diabetes, Cancer, and Heart Disease combined according to […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Also known as: Carpal Tunnel, CTS, Median Nerve Pain In every part of the body, nerves supply the brain with information. This could be from movement, pain, temperature and much more. The hands and wrist specifically receive innervation from the median nerve, which originates in the neck and travels down the arm and into […]
Shin Pain – Shin Splints
Sharp Pain in the Shins Also known as: Shin Splints, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, Anterior Shin Splints, Medial Shin Splints Patients come in expressing frustration with the too-common pain in the lower leg. They feel pain during and even after their exercise, specifically while they run. Shin splints is a common injury for the active […]
The Importance of Physical Maintenance in the Aging Active Community
Exercise and Maintenance: A Necessity Our world has a plethora of birthdays each day, most of them contributing to the community of older individuals. As this wise, matured generation grows, the demand for professionals and specialists in the exercise-field expands as well. It is an unfortunate trend that when an individual ages, they are more […]
Total vs. Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Joint Replacement Joint replacement provides individuals that experience joint pain with an opportunity to rid themselves of their injured or arthritic tissue, and move forward to a life of improved range of motion, and pain-free exercise and movement. While a shoulder joint replacement or a Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA) is not as common as the knee or hip […]
Chronic Pain Solutions
Chronic Pain Chronic pain is a serious problem in society. It does not take research to know that as the amount of pain an individual experiences, the lower their quality of life (but research does support this, anyway). Thankfully, we live in a world that is constantly educating and employing professionals that care for everyone’s […]
Platelet-Rich Plasma and its Potentials
What is Platelet Rich Plasma? There is a world of prospective treatments for people experiencing a variety of discomforts and injuries. From menisci tears to Golfer’s Elbow, the group of professionals and patients that choose Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) grows yearly, as does the research behind it. To better understand this procedure, defining some of the words provides […]
