Whether you are newly diagnosed with an orthopedic condition, struggling with acute or chronic pain, or recovering from an injury, it can be overwhelming to navigate all the care and treatment options that are available. You may be wondering whether to go for another test, undergo surgery, or pursue alternative treatment. Or, if you’re experiencing a…
The sunshine state has its perks: great weather all year, beautiful beaches – and mandatory Workers’ Compensation for a large portion of people in the workforce. Time spent away from labor due to an injury on the job can cost employees significant amounts of their salaries. From an employer’s standpoint, if you’re injured on their premises, they…
Is your arabesque putting you at risk for an ankle sprain? According to Podiatry Today, 85 percent of dancers will incur a musculoskeletal injury at some point during their career. Yet most people don’t associate sports injuries with athletic activities like ballet – but rather with football or basketball. Information relating to the overuse injuries of…
While not many people get excited about the prospect of getting old, it’s not something we can avoid. However, there are plenty of things we can do to prepare our body to stand up strong to the test of time. As we age, the joints in the musculoskeletal system slow down or can start to…
Understanding the anatomy of the body is the key for the successful treatment and prevention of injuries and disease. The goal of an orthopedic surgeon, for that matter, is to both treat and educate their patients. An orthopedic doctor specializes in conditions, diseases, and injuries pertaining to the musculoskeletal system. In other words, these doctors…
Exercises to Help Prevent Shoulder Injuries For instance, you can add shoulder exercises such as shrugs or pendulum swing exercises to help keep the shoulder muscles and connective tissues strong and limber. You can find a wide range of exercise videos on our site by clicking here. Next, be sure to warm up and cool down before any…
Many people experience pain at some point in their lives, whether it is acute or chronic. Whether it’s a short-lived pain from a sporting injury or long-term pain from conditions like arthritis, pain can be difficult to live with and manage. There are two stages of pain that can affect the body, known as acute…
An injured worker going through the workers’ compensation process will likely be tasked with attending doctors’ appointments, scheduling and attending hospital visits, obtaining necessary medical equipment and prescription medications, and participating in physical therapy. The main goal for this process is to get you healthy and back to work, or to determine if there is a physical…
According to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, it is estimated that more than 400,000 people have Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Multiple Sclerosis is categorized as an autoimmune condition, where the body mistakenly attacks its own immune system, damaging the myelin sheath, which is the protective covering over nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The damage…
The knee is one of the most complex and integral joints in the body, so it’s no wonder pain in that area of the body can really set you back. Whether due to injury, overuse, or just grinding down over the years, knee pain can become chronic and unbearable. Literally, you cannot bear the weight…
