So, you’ve broken your bone and now you have a cast. Adjusting to your new life be difficult, and you don’t want to make matters worse with setbacks or complications caused by improper cast care. Here are a few things you should and should not do to make your time in a cast as… Continue reading Caring for Your Cast: Do’s & Don’ts

Sprains and strains are common sports injuries which are easily confused, and for good reason – they are both soft tissue injuries, they share similar signs and symptoms, and there is only a one-letter difference between the actual words. Although many people use them interchangeably, the fact is that they are different injuries. Read below… Continue reading Sprains vs. Strains: What’s the Difference?

Take a look around you: the world is full of scientific marvels. From the atomic building blocks of life to the deepest depths of outer space, there are a lot of things to awe over. Add your body to the list. Yes, the human body is truly an incredible specimen. Don’t believe it? Take a… Continue reading 10 Amazing Facts About the Human Body

Hip replacements are not to be taken lightly, and neither is the recovery process. If you just had a hip replacement surgery, or are planning on getting one soon, keep these tips in mind to help you recover as quickly and painlessly as possible. At the Hospital Immediately after your surgery, it is likely that… Continue reading Tips for Recovering from a Hip Replacement

Did a parent ever scold you when you were a child for not sitting up straight? Well, it turns out that they were on to something. In addition to emitting positive body language, maintaining good posture also provides a wealth of benefits for your body including prevention of back pain and reduced wear-and-tear of your… Continue reading Common Posture Problems and How to Fix Them

The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body. Responsible for attaching the upper leg to the lower leg, the knee joint is comprised of muscle, cartilage, bursae, tendons, ligaments, and four bones: the patella, femur, tibia, and fibula. The knee is a pivotal hinge joint which allows the lower leg… Continue reading Anatomy of the Knee

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