Orthopedic injuries and disorders – which can affect the bones, muscles, joints, and ancillary tissues and structures – can occur in people of any age and at any time in their life. The issue may be a result of an injury from playing sports, a wear-and-tear injury from overuse, or from an underlying medical condition….
Orthopedic Injuries
Common Summer Sports Injuries
Summer is the perfect season for playing sports and partaking in physical activities, especially outdoor ones. You can enjoy playing in the park, exercising on the beach, climbing mountains, hitting the road, or joining summer leagues. With this, summertime also brings an increased risk of injuries. You are more prone to encounter accidents as you…
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What Is an Orthopedic Impairment?
Orthopedic impairment is defined as a child’s disability relating to a bone, joint, or muscle, that is severe enough to directly affect the child’s educational performance. It can be caused by many different factors including genetic abnormalities, disorders such as cerebral palsy, or an injury that has caused a missing limb or has impaired a…
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How to Deal with Common Running Injuries
In an ideal world, running would never give you injuries – after all, it is one of the healthiest things you can do, right? However, running puts a lot of pressure on your joints. While healthy joints can take a hit and recover quickly if you have a health condition that affects the musculoskeletal system,…
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Orthopedic Problems Seen in Pregnancy
It’s no surprise that women need extra care during pregnancy. However, did you know that many women deal with orthopedic problems during pregnancy? For this reason, it’s important for women to add an orthopedic physician to their care team during pregnancy to ensure they have a comfortable and pain-free pregnancy. Carrying a baby is an…
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