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It seems like just yesterday you were being wheeled into the operating room for a total knee replacement. The pain may still feel fresh, but it’s a little over 6 months later. If this sounds like what you’re experiencing, you’re not alone. You may be wondering if this is normal and asking yourself what you […]
Pain 6 Months After A Knee Replacement – What You Should Know Read More »
If you have been injured and need to use crutches to support yourself, it can be overwhelming to know which crutch you should buy. Often times the physician’s office will give you crutches but are you being charged more than you should? What if you could buy the same crutches yourself without the medical overchange?
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Exercising is fantastic for your mind, body, and soul. It has proven to be beneficial in multiple areas of one’s health. However, many individuals who exercise regularly don’t realize that it is just as important to stretch. Stretching regularly can help you prevent various sport-related or workout-related injuries among many other great benefits. The best
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If you’re unlucky enough to be reading this, you or someone you know is about to go through a Hip Labral Repair. You’ve probably experienced enough pain and suffering from this injury, and now you just want to know what to expect next. The most common type of repair is Hip Arthroscopy surgery. It’s a
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After a lot of anxiety and preparation, your surgery is finally done. You’re on the road to recovery. You’ve started healing on the inside, but now what are you going to do about the unsightly scar that has been left behind? How do you eliminate or reduce a scar after surgery? Some people consider their
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The first 2 weeks after a hip labral repair surgery can be both frightening and exciting all at the same time. You can’t wait to get back to a pain-free lifestyle but you also don’t want to do any damage to your new surgery. Yet you are sitting around waiting and can feel like you
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All surgeries come with risks, and a total knee replacement is no exception. Being aware of these risks and possible complications before surgery helps you know what to look for post-surgery. The faster you notice any issues, the faster you can get back on the road to recovery. Allergic Reaction to Adhesives Approximately 50% of
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Chronic knee pain can be a real drain, especially when it comes to staying fit and healthy. Problems with the joint make exercising hard, so fitness is often put to the side. It can be hard for a family member or friend to see someone that they care about being affected so greatly by joint
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Just like those suffering from it, back pain comes in all different (metaphorical) shapes and sizes. With many causes, types, and symptoms, back pain is far from one size fits all. So it should come as no surprise that the stretches and exercises to help with back pain have many variations, too. The Basics
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You’re in the 9th inning of the baseball game and a bunt comes tumbling your way. You grab the ball, wind up for the throw, and just as you throw your arm forward – yikes!! – your shoulder pops out of the socket! A shoulder dislocation is always a shock and never a fun experience.
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