If you surveyed the 100 people closest to you, chances are only 10 would be left-handed. Lefties may typically be the underdog, but not when it comes to one-on-one sports! If you asked 100 professional baseball players, there’s a good chance you’d right a high number of lefties among the group. This is because being… Continue reading Why Left-Handed Athletes Have the Upper Hand in One-on-One Sports
Living with chronic pain can make your daily routine difficult. Say you have trouble bending down due to arthritis, or you need help crossing the street. A service dog can provide significant assistance to patients who suffer from daily chronic pain. Individuals with limited mobility due to their chronic pain can utilize a service dog… Continue reading Service Dog for Fibromyalgia Benefits in Pain Management and Therapy
At Orthopaedic Speciality Group, we know that no universal solution exists to fix every person’s joint pain. Therefore, we take a personalized approach to each of our patient’s procedures and care plans. If you suffer from a knee injury or arthritis-related pain and haven’t experienced relief from your pain, it might be time to take… Continue reading Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Replacement
A strain is defined as an injury to a tendon (tissues that connect your muscles and bones) or muscle. Strains can range from mild to extreme; and may mean your tendon or muscle has a partial or complete tear. Muscle Strain Characteristics: Understanding the Structure and Severity What Causes a Strain? Stress and Overexertion A… Continue reading Strain Injury Definition: Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
If your child complains about severe pain for upwards of 6 weeks, he or she may have juvenile arthritis (JA), a long-lasting, chronic autoimmune disease. Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack its own cells and tissues. In the United States, nearly 300,000 children under the age of… Continue reading Juvenile Arthritis Awareness
Most falls happen at home, and a serious fall can result in broken bones, loss of mobility, and other injuries. Making simple changes to your home will help prevent falls and accidents, and keep your home safe. Here are the areas to focus on: Bathrooms Install grab bars. Used along the bathtub wall or near… Continue reading Home Safety Checklist
Heat and Joint Pain You probably dread the news of snow or rain in your area, for the sake of your knees. Our joints usually hurt when cold weather comes our way, but what about warm weather? Summer’s hot temperatures can have an impact on certain joints and conditions. While cold weather can increase aching,… Continue reading Does Warm Weather Cause Joint Pain?
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common knee condition which affects growing adolescents. Typically, the area just below the knee where the kneecap tendon attaches to the shinbone becomes inflamed. The bones of children possess special areas called growth plates, which are areas of cartilage which will harden into solid bone as the child ages and becomes… Continue reading What Is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
The Mind and Body Work Together Most know that good mental health is vital to your happiness, but it also plays an important part in your physical health, as well. Neglecting your mental health can lead to heart disease, higher blood pressure, chronic fatigue, and increased sensitivity to aches and pains. With a healthy mindset… Continue reading How Improving Your Mental Health Can Improve Your Overall Health
What is Scleroderma? Scleroderma is a chronic connective tissue disease. Classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases, scleroderma, which means “hard skin,” affects about 300,000 Americans and is not contagious. Scleroderma can be broken down into two conditions – localized scleroderma and systemic sclerosis. The severity can vary from person to person depending on… Continue reading Treatment for Scleroderma Joint Pain and Systemic Sclerosis Arthritis