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Orthopedic disorders concern the musculoskeletal system, which is in charge of supporting your body frame, weight, and movement. Your bones and muscles grow weaker as you age, making you more susceptible to these health issues. When you experience pain and discomfort in your bones or muscles, address it instead of ignoring it. Here are five…
Every athlete knows that injuries are par for the course, and athletes generally decide that it’s worth the risk. After all, sports are fun, rewarding, and usually great for your overall health. Injuries sustained while playing a sport are usually orthopedic, meaning musculoskeletal (muscles, bones, and the related structures). Different sports have different risks, but…
Running is a great way to work up a sweat, burn calories, and build strong muscles. Ideally, anyone who runs should just keep running without sustaining an injury. However, there is a risk of injury from running, as with any high-impact activity. The hips, lower back, shins, knees, feet, and ankles are at the highest…
When you have chronic knee, ankle, hip, or shoulder pain, standard over-the-counter treatments may only provide little relief, and you may need to seek proper medical intervention to effectively treat it. Fortunately, at the orthopedic clinic of Dr. William Hefley, Jr., M.D., we offer a variety of treatment options to address your condition. However, with…
As we get older, we tend to develop musculoskeletal issues that often seem to get worse and worse – such as arthritis. These issues often increase in severity at such a slow pace that we don’t know at what point to finally see a doctor about it. Fortunately, an orthopedic physician understands these issues you’re…
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