Why Shoe Inserts Matter for Foot Health (And Where to Find Them in Albuquerque)
If you spend long hours on your feet, deal with foot pain, or…
Orthopaedic Urgent Care Now Available in Rio Rancho
When a bone, joint, or muscle injury happens, the last thing…
Soreness vs. Injury: How to Tell the Difference (and When to Get It Checked)
You finish a workout, hit the slopes, or tackle a weekend project—and the next day, your body lets you know it remembers. But how do you tell if you’re just sore or if you’ve actually injured yourself?
Knowing the difference between normal soreness and a true injury can help you recover properly, avoid making things worse, and know when it’s time to see a specialist.
Let’s break it down.
What Is Normal Soreness?
Muscle soreness—often called DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)—is a normal response to physical activity, especially if you:
Tried a new workout
Increased intensity or duration
Used muscles you don’t normally use
Common signs of soreness:
Dull, achy discomfort
Stiffness that improves as you move
Tenderness when pressing on the muscle
Appears 12–48 hours after activity
Gradually improves over a few days
Good news: Soreness usually gets better with light movement, stretching, hydration, and rest.
What Does an Injury Feel Like?
An injury happens when tissue—muscle, tendon, ligament, or bone—is damaged beyond normal stress. This can occur suddenly or build up over time.
Common signs of injury:
Sharp, stabbing, or severe pain
Pain that starts immediately during activity
Swelling, bruising, or warmth
Limited range of motion
Weakness or instability
Pain that gets worse with movement or doesn’t improve
Red flag: Pain that changes how you walk, lift, or move is more than just soreness.
Key Differences at a Glance
| Soreness | Injury |
|---|---|
| Comes on gradually | Often sudden or progressive |
| Improves with movement | Worsens with movement |
| Mild to moderate discomfort | Sharp or intense pain |
| No major swelling | Swelling, bruising, or instability |
| Resolves in days | Persists or worsens |
When Should You Get Checked?
You should consider seeing an orthopaedic specialist if:
Pain lasts longer than 5–7 days
Swelling or bruising is significant
You feel a pop or tear
You can’t bear weight or move normally
Pain keeps returning after rest
Your daily activities are affected
Early evaluation can prevent small injuries from turning into long-term problems.
When in Doubt—Listen to Your Body
Soreness is your body adapting. Injury is your body asking for help.
If something doesn’t feel right—or recovery isn’t happening the way it should—getting expert care can make all the difference in how quickly and safely you get back to doing what you love.
At New Mexico Orthopaedics, we’re here to help you move better, heal smarter, and stay active—whether you’re sore, injured, or somewhere in between.
Comprehensive Orthopedic Care in Albuquerque: Why Patients Choose New Mexico Orthopaedics
When pain limits your movement, it affects every part of your…
Top Tips for Bone & Joint Health as You Age
Keep your body strong, mobile, and pain-free at every stage of…
Fall Hiking in New Mexico: Top Trails & Injury Prevention Tips from New Mexico Orthopaedics
As the summer heat fades and crisp autumn air sweeps through…
Fall Sports Are Back: How to Prevent and Treat Common Injuries
Fall is an exciting time for athletes in Albuquerque and throughout…
The Training Room: Walk-In Sports Injury Clinic
Get back in the game — fast, expert care every Saturday from…
Orthopedics and Tech Neck: The Modern Spine Challenge
What Is Tech Neck?
In today’s digital world, more people than…
In today’s digital world, more people than…
Expert Orthopaedic Care in New Mexico: Why Patients Trust NMO
When injuries or joint pain interfere with your daily life, finding…
Orthopedic Urgent Care in Albuquerque
When an unexpected injury strikes, you need fast, expert care.…
Ski Injuries: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe This Season
Skiing is one of the most exhilarating sports, offering beautiful…
New Year, New You: Orthopedic Resolutions for a Healthier 2025
As we welcome the new year, it's a great time to reflect on our…
What You Need to Know About Navigating Shoulder Instability
Article featured on OrthoUnited
What Is Shoulder Instability?
Shoulder…
What Is Shoulder Instability?
Shoulder…
Prevent Injuries with Shoulder Stretches & Hamstring Stretches
Stretching plays a critical role in maintaining flexibility, improving range of motion, and reducing muscle tension. Loose and flexible muscles are less likely to experience strains or tears during physical activities like backyard sports.
Are Standing Desks Good for Your Back?
Article featured on Summit Orthopedics
Standing desks promise…
Standing desks promise…
Improving Alignment for Back Health
In this article, we will explore the importance of posture and how you can work toward having better posture for a healthier you.
Common Fall Sports Injuries & Prevention
Article featured on Towson Orthopaedic Associates
When the…
When the…
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthritis of the Neck
Natural wear and tear of the cervical…
Natural wear and tear of the cervical…
3 Options To Treat Shoulder Bone Spurs
Article featured on Modern Orthopedics
You’re lifting the…
You’re lifting the…
The Lowdown on How Running Affects Your Knees
Article featured on Healthline
Lacing…
Lacing…
Golfer and Baseball Elbow – What is it?
Article featured on UW Medicine
Medial…
Medial…
What is Bursitis?
Article featured on Johns Hopkins Medicine
What…
What…
How Long Does It Take to Recover from Orthopedic Surgery?
Preparing for orthopedic surgery can make a person nervous and hopeful at the same time. Common questions about the recovery process.
What is Texting Thumbs?
Article featured on BCOS
You may…
You may…
Minimally Invasive Microdiscectomy for Disc Herniation
Article featured on Rothman Ortho
Disc…
Disc…
What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
Article featured on UW Medicine
What…
What…
Fibromyalgia: Causes and Treatments
Article featured on Brigham and Women's…
What is Trigger Finger?
A trigger finger is a "snapping" or "locking" condition of any of the digits of the hand when opening or closing. Learn causes and treatments.
Does a Herniated Disc Need Surgery to Heal?
Article featured on NY Orthopedics
Back…
Back…
Understanding Hip Osteoarthritis: Causes and Symptoms
Hip osteoarthritis is a condition that many people have heard of but often do not fully understand. Learn what to look out for.
Acute Vs. Chronic Rotator Cuffs
Article featured on Modern Orthopaedics of…
Debunking the Top 10 Back Pain Myths
Article featured on Summit Orthopedics
When…
When…
Causes & Treatments for Arch Pain
Article featured on Sydney Heel Pain
Arch…
Arch…
Which Is Better for Your Health: Walking or Running?
Article featured on Healthline
Walking…
Walking…
Common Injuries in Youth Sports
Children and teens suffer about three million injuries due to sports or recreational activities every year,
Common Neck Injuries
Article featured on TriHealth
We usually…
We usually…
4 Common Orthopedic Trauma Injuries & Treatment
Article featured on MedStar Health
How We…
How We…
Common Injuries at Home
Article featured on FORM
Home-Related…
Home-Related…
10 Common Hiking Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Article featured on Austin Emergency Center
For…
For…
How Exercising Keeps the Brain Young
Article featured on MedicalNewsToday
Exercise…
Exercise…
Sports Injury Prevention in the Summer
Article featured on U Chicago Medicine
Whether…
Whether…
Common Causes of Heel Pain
Feet can handle a heavy load, but too much stress pushes them over their limits. Find out common pain causes in your heel.
Patella Subluxation: What is it?
Kneecap subluxation means the kneecap has briefly slid out of normal place in the groove at the center of the bottom end of the thigh bone.
Top 10 Common Kayaking Injuries & Ways to Avoid Them
In any sport or activity, there is a risk of injury, but being forewarned can prevent some of the more common kayaking injuries.
Most Common Pickleball Injuries & Prevention
Pickleball requires quick movement and agility as well as balance and strength, making injuries occur at a rapid rate.
7 Suggestions to Help With Mouse Shoulder
Mouse shoulder arises from working long hours on the computer which is avoidable for lots of professions. Learn symptoms & treatments to help.
Osteoarthritis of the Hands
About half of all women and one-quarter of all men will experience the stiffness and pain of osteoarthritis (OA) of the hands by the time they are 85 years old.
Tips For Avoiding Common Water Sports Injuries
Water sports activities come with inherent risks of injury, especially for those new to the sport or pushing their limits.
Elbow Dislocation Causes & Treatments
Article featured on OrthoInfo
When the joint surfaces…
When the joint surfaces…
Foot, Leg & Ankle Swelling
Article featured on Mount Sinai
Painless swelling…
Painless swelling…
Most Common Summer Injuries in Adults
As the warmer months are here and sunnier weather makes everyone eager to get outside, learn about potential injuries to look out for.
Possible Causes & Treatment of Patella Alta
A full understanding of patella alta requires a look at its potential causes, symptoms, diagnosis methods, and treatment options.
The Importance of Stretching
Article featured on Harvard Health Publishing
It's not…
It's not…
Aches & Pains From Training or Do You Have a Running Injury?
soreness during or after your run.
Incorrect footwear —…
Incorrect footwear —…
Why Back Pain is Difficult to Treat
Back pain can mean different things for different people. It's important to see a doctor when the pain is interrupting daily life.
What Should I Do When My Foot or Ankle Pain Won’t Go Away?
Foot and ankle pain is a common source of frustration. This article will help with some guidance on what to do when in pain.
Common Rotator Cuff Injuries and How They’re Treated
'Rotator cuff injury’ can mean many different things and includes any type of irritation or damage to your rotator cuff muscles or tendons.
Arthroplasty/Joint Replacement Surgery for the Lower Arm
Without the use of your hand, wrist or elbow joints, life can be difficult. Arthroplasty is one solution.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease in Children
Article featured on Nationwide Children's
What Is Osgood-Schlatter…
What Is Osgood-Schlatter…
Tips for Mastering Acute Pain
Whether your acute pain comes from an injury, surgery, or other medical condition, it demands prompt and effective treatment.
When Back Pain Is a Spine Compression Fracture
Article featured on Spine-HealthThe type of fracture in the spine…
Desk Job Dilemma: Preventing and Managing Back Pain at Work
Article featured on Orthapaedic AssociatesIf you have a desk…
How Does Yoga Work?
This article explores the history, philosophy, health and wellness benefits, and various branches of yoga.
How Long Does it Take to Recover from Neck Surgery?
The time it takes to recover from neck surgery depends on several factors that are dependent on your surgery. Learn about varying factors.
The Best Sports for a Great Workout
Participating in your favorite sports several days a week can have benefits. Here are some sports that will help improve your fitness.
Broken vs. Sprained Wrists: How to Tell the Difference
Article featured on HealthPartners
Wrist injuries are incredibly…
Wrist injuries are incredibly…
Importance of Posture in Maintaining Optimal Orthopedic Health
Healthy posture is an often overlooked but incredibly important factor in maintaining overall orthopedic health and well-being.
What is a Knee Replacement Revision?
Hundreds of thousands have total knee replacement surgery each year to treat severe knee arthritis - what is a revision to the surgery?
What is a Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a common condition usually affecting people over 40, and women more often than men.
4 Signs You May Have Nociplastic Pain
Article featured on WebMD
Chronic back pain, migraines, and…
Chronic back pain, migraines, and…
Arthrodesis of the Ankle
Arthrodesis/surgical fusion is the surgery that joins the bones in your ankle to form a single unit and eliminate movement.
Scoliosis in Children
Scoliosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). It’s when the spine has a side-to-side curve. The curve of the spine measures 10 degrees or more.
Is It Possible to Prevent Arthritis?
You may be able to lower your risk for three of the most common types of arthritis: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout.
Cycling Vs. Walking: Which is the Better Workout for You?
Article featured on Healthline
Aerobic exercise is an important…
Aerobic exercise is an important…
Most Common Spring Injuries
Warmer weather means people are eager to spend more time outside and do activities that they may have put on hold during the winter months.
Sports & Pain
Athletes drive often compels them to push through injuries when rest may be the wiser choice. But some strategies and treatments may help.
Understanding Your Pain
Were these patients imagining their symptoms? Or did the medical profession not understand the complexity of pain? Spoiler: It's the latter.
Torn MCL Average Recovery Time
Article featured on Summit Orthopedics
MCL stands for medial…
MCL stands for medial…
Can Surgery Help Your Knee Arthritis?
Knee arthritis is a common condition that typically leads to pain, stiffness, and swelling in the knee joint.
What is Spondylosis?
But what is spondylosis exactly? What are the signs and symptoms of spondylosis? Is it treatable? We answer all these questions and more.
How Exercising Safely Contributes to Orthopedic Health and Injury Prevention
Engaging in regular physical activity is essential for building strong bones, muscles, and joints, contributing to overall orthopedic health.
Is It Carpal Tunnel or is it Arthritis?
If you are having pain in one or both hands, you may be wondering if carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis are causing you pain.
Back Pain After Pregnancy
Article featured on Spine-Health
Persistent or newly developed…
Persistent or newly developed…
How to Train for a Marathon
It’s one of those big, audacious goals that people dream of achieving: running a marathon. But how do you learn how to train for a marathon?
5 Signs You Should See a Joint Replacement Specialist
Article featured on Northwest Extremity Specialists
Tired,…
Tired,…
What to Know About Forearm Muscles
Article featured on WebMD
Forearm Muscles…
Forearm Muscles…
What is an Ankle Replacement?
Arthroplasty — or ankle joint replacement surgery — is a procedure doctors offer to patients who suffer from arthritis in the ankle.
Are Rest Days Important for Exercise?
Whether you’re training for a competition or feeling extra motivated, more isn’t always better. Understand rest dats.
Guide to Hip Pain Relief & Treatment Options
Hip pain and discomfort might be caused by a minor strain or could be due to a chronic condition. It's important to find relief.
Good and Bad Exercises for Low Back Pain
Exercises for lower back pain can strengthen back, stomach, and leg muscles. They help support your spine, relieving back pain.
How Can I Prevent Common Exercise Injuries?
Sports and exercise have indisputable benefits but they also come with the risk of injury. Here's ways to prevent them.
Top 10 Winter Injuries
Whether you’re a winter sports enthusiast and hit the slopes or you enjoy some sledding, winter injuries are an ever-present danger.
What Are the Red Flags for Knee Pain
Knee pain can result from overexertion, injury, or medical conditions like arthritis. Learn more about what to look for in knee pain.
Types of Surgery for Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain can be debilitating, interfering with your ability to work and enjoy life to the fullest.
Joints That Are Most Commonly Affected by Arthritis
When you’re living with arthritis, a simple task, such as tying your shoe or buttoning your shirt can become a challenging one.
Foot or Ankle Fractures & Dislocations
A foot or ankle fracture or dislocation can be caused by a variety of factors. Some of these include those from an accident or overuse.
Synovitis: Causes & Treatments of Joint Inflammation
Article featured on Verywellhealth
Synovitis…
Synovitis…
Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery: What is it?
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) treats foot and ankle conditions and deformities using very small incisions.
What to Know About Muscle Soreness
Any physical activity that places too much or unusual strain on the muscles can lead to soreness. Everyone can experience muscle soreness, even people who exercise regularly and have good physical fitness.
What Are the Benefits of Walking?
Walking can offer numerous health benefits to people of all ages and fitness levels. It may also help prevent certain diseases and even prolong your life.
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Foot Pain
Persistent foot pain or pain accompanied by certain other symptoms should be assessed by a specialist, learn what to look for.
Ways to Take Care of Your Knees
There are several steps you can take to improve the overall strength and flexibility of your knees. Learn 5 easy ways!
Prehabilitation: An Essential Ingredient for Successful Orthopedic Surgery Outcomes
Article featured on Movement Orthopedics
As…
As…
Phreesia Mobile Check-In
New Mexico Orthopaedics is partnering with Phreesia to help you…
Why Go See a Podiatrist?
When your feet and ankles are tired, in pain, or not working as they should, everything else grinds to a halt.
Common Overuse Injuries in Fall Sports
Fall sports are in full swing and with that comes overuse injuries and burnout. Here are a few common overuse injuries during the season.
Tips on How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
CTS has no leading cause, as it results from anything that can squeeze or cut off circulation in this nerve.
Back Pain Treatment in Teens & Kids
Treatment of back pain in children & teens will be dictated by the underlying diagnosis of the cause of the pain. Learn more about treatments.
3 Hamstring Stretches to Relieve Lumbar Herniated Disc Pain
If you suffer from a lumbar herniated disc, you may be experiencing radiating leg pain. Learn how to help relieve it.
Everyday Exercises to Manage RA Pain
If you have RA), you may know that exercise is good for you. But finding time, energy, and motivation to actually get moving may be difficult.
Acute Mechanical Back Pain
Acute mechanical back pain is a common medical problem. Acute pain is pain that has been present in your back for less than 4 to 6 weeks.
Preventing Football Injuries
There are many different types of injuries that football players face. However, there are ways to prevent football injuries like these.
Does running cause arthritis?
Does running really ruin your joints, as many people believe? Find out the relationship between running and arthritis.
Guide to Fall Fitness and Health
Fall is in full swing, but there's something about the cool air that can bring new life in your routine, like exercise.
What is Plantar Fasciitis
If your first few steps out of bed in the morning cause severe pain in the heel of your foot, you may have plantar fasciitis, an overuse injury that affects the sole of the foot.
Signs Your Leg Pain May Require Spine Surgery
Spine surgery may be necessary to alleviate the pain in your legs. Here are some signs that you should see a specialist about your leg pain.
What is Golfers Elbow?
Medial epicondylitis, also known as golfer’s elbow, is a painful condition in which the tendons connecting the forearm to the elbow have become damaged due to injury or overuse.
Injuries in Autumn to Watch Out For
Autumn brings about an increase in physical activity for many of us, sometimes we don’t even realize it!
How to Prevent Football Injuries
Falls, on-field collisions, muscle & tendon injuries are all common football injuries and there are ways to prevent them.
What to Know About a Broken Pinky Toe
A broken pinky toe can cause significant pain, swelling, and difficulty walking. Rest and toe support can aid recovery and protect against complications.
4 Things to Know About Meniscus Repair
Injuries to the meniscus are common, especially among athletes and individuals involved in physical activities. Here are 4 things to know.
What Are the Benefits of Foam Rolling?
Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release (SMR) technique. It can help relieve muscle tightness, soreness, and inflammation, and increase your joint range of motion.
Hip Flexor Strain
Article featured on Cleveland Clinic
Hip…
Hip…
People Who Exercise in Groups Get More Health Benefits
Any kind of exercise is good for you, but working out in groups may give you a little extra boost. What do you like to do?
Give praise to the elbow: A bending, twisting marvel
The elbow is an under appreciated joint that brings many daily tasks within your reach. What if we didn't have elbows?
Exercise and Back Pain
Back exercises are almost always necessary to rehabilitate the spine and alleviate back pain. A controlled, gradual exercise program that is tailored to an individual is usually the most effective.
How to Avoid Shin Splints When Running
Shin Splints are painful and one of the most common injuries associated with running. Find out tips on how to avoid shin splints.
8 Ways to Move More During the Workday
Getting enough movement into your week if you have a sedentary job can be very challenging. Find out ways to help improve.
Causes of Ankle Popping and Clicking
You might hear a crackle or pop in your ankle when sitting down, standing up or walking. Most popping is not detrimental to your health.
Radiating Pain in Your Leg? Best to See Your Doctor
Have you noticed a sharp pain that's been radiating down your leg? If so, you may be experiencing a herniated disc or damaged nerve.
What is Little League Elbow?
Little league elbow is a painful inflammation of the bony bump on the inside of the elbow. Find out causes and treatments.
Treating Hand Arthritis Without Surgery
Once arthritis is present, it will always be there but arthritis only needs treatment if it bothers you or causes issues in the body.
Tips to Maintain Athletic Performance
In order to ensure you are performing at your peak performance it's important to take care of your body. The following tips will help you get the most out of your fitness and keep you healthy for the days to come.
What Causes Neck Pain in Seniors?
Most people will have neck pain at some point. More serious symptoms can come with aging. These changes often cause neck pain in seniors.
Top 5 Most Common Causes of Summertime Injuries
Article featured on Complete Care
Summer is a time for sunshine,…
Summer is a time for sunshine,…
The Benefits of Seeing an Orthopedic Doctor
Often, people seek a doctor when the pain becomes unbearable. However, it is important to be seen before it gets to that point.
Benefits of Stretching Before & After Your Workout
Regular exercise is an excellent way to improve and maintain good health. However, if you don’t stretch before and after your workout, you’re not getting the most out of your workout routine.
Preventing Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting time. However, it also comes with a great deal of uncomfortable physical changes including lower back pain.
How to Ease Back Into Exercise After Surgery
Patients who've had surgery should ease back into movement and exercise. It's important to understand when to get started.
Simple Ankle Fractures Explained
Fractures in the ankle can range from the less serious avulsion injuries to severe shattering-type breaks of the tibia, fibula or both.
Downside of Dog Walking: Fractures and Head Injuries
Walking your dog gets you moving and out in the fresh air, but head injuries & fractures are real possibilities, especially for older owners.
How to Determine if Your Lower Back Pain is Serious
Lower back pain affects millions of people worldwide. Learn common treatments and when to seek medical attention.
What is a Calcaneal Fracture?
The calcaneus is the large bone at the heel of the foot. It is usually fractured after a fall from a great height or in a motor vehicle accident.
Achilles Tendon Rupture
The Achilles tendon is a thick band of tissue that attaches your calf muscle to your heel bone.
What is Knock Knees?
Article featured on Nationwide Childrens'Genu valgum (knock-knees)…
Understanding Common Orthopedic Injuries Resulting from Car Accidents
Article featured on Coastal OrthopedicsWe realize that car accidents…
Common Pickle Ball Wrist Injuries
Do you experience a dull and aching pain or soreness in your wrist during or after playing racket or paddle sports? Learn why!
Preventing Injuries While Golfing
Golf is a popular sport and offers a range of health benefits.…
Gardening, Yard Work and Back Strain
Digging, weeding, planting, carrying, spading, watering - there's a lot of potential for back pain in the average flower or vegetable garden.
Staying Safe While Exercising in the Heat
Everyone who exercises should have a plan to prevent heat-related illness and be aware of the signs. Learn more about prevention here.
Arthritis Symptoms and Joint Replacement
Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are conditions that can affect your joints and cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.
What’s to Know About Extensor Tendonitis?
Article featured on MedicalNewsToday
The most common cause…
The most common cause…
How to Crack Your Back
No matter what you are doing through the day, chances are high that your back is experiencing the brunt of any pain and discomfort you have.
5 Ways to Boost Your Pain Management
Pain can come from sports, work, exercise and lifestyle. Learn 5 easy ways to help improve your pain and begin to feel better.
Congratulations, Dr. Racca, 2023 Albuquerque Top Doc, Orthopedics
We congratulate Dr. Racca for being chosen as the Top Doc for…
What SI Joint Pain is and How to Treat It
The sacroiliac joint, more commonly known as the SI joint, is where the pelvis meets the bottom of the spine.
Baseball Season is Here: Watch Out For UCL Tears
Spring brings with it the joy of baseball, but too much of a good thing can lead to elbow injuries in young pitchers.
10 Signs You Need to See an Orthopedic Doctor
Injuries can come from work or exercise. Consider these warning signs to determine when to schedule an appointment with an orthopedic doctor.
Common Bicycling Injuries and Safety Training
Bicycling Injuries
Kids usually get their first taste of freedom…
Kids usually get their first taste of freedom…
Back Pain in Kids and Teens
Article featured on Spine-Health
There…
There…
Acute vs. Chronic Sports Injuries
You may have heard the terms acute sports injury and chronic sports injury. But what is the difference between them?
Achilles Tendinitis: What is it?
Article featured on Mount Sinai
Achilles…
Achilles…
What to Know About Muscle Strains
A muscle strain occurs when a muscle becomes overstretched or works too hard. People can often treat muscle strains at home.
Dance: Common Injuries & Prevention Tips
Dance may look effortless, but it requires a lot of strength, flexibility and stamina. It also comes with a high risk of injuries.
6 Joints Commonly Affected by Arthritis
Arthritis is a long-term condition that causes joint inflammation. When you’re living with arthritis simple tasks can become challenging.
What is Chronic Ankle Instability?
Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a recurring giving way of the outer (lateral) side of the ankle. This condition often develops after repeated ankle sprains.
Common Causes of Arch Pain
Article featured on News-Medical
Arch…
Arch…
What Exactly Is Arthritis?
“Arthritis” is used to describe joint pain and inflammation. There are many different types of arthritis and can occur almost anywhere.
Symptoms and Treatments for Ankle Arthritis
Ankle arthritis occurs when there is a breakdown of cartilage in the joint. It can result from trauma, autoimmune diseases or infection.
The Common Joint Reconstruction Surgeries
Article featured on Movement Orthopedics
Aching…
Aching…
Turf Toe: What is It?
Article featured on Mercy Health
What is turf toe?
Turf…
What is turf toe?
Turf…
How to Treat Common Injuries in Baseball
Article featured on NY Orthopedics
While it doesn’t…
While it doesn’t…
5 Top Causes of Shoulder Dislocations
A dislocated shoulder is the #1 most common joint dislocation injury. Find out common reasons how you can dislocate your shoulder.
When to Seek Treatment for Common ACL Tears
If you experience pain around your knee area, it is advisable to contact an orthopedic knee surgeon as soon as possible.
Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome the Same as Trigger Finger?
What’s the difference between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome? Read more to find out the differences and when to see a Doctor.
Could Your Foot Pain Be Caused by a Problem in Your Spine?
This blog provides a list of common causes of foot pain and helpful pointers to help you understand the origin of your foot pain.
The Benefits of Stretching and Why It Feels Good
Stretching reduces your risk of getting injured, can induce a feeling of calmness, and is even thought to improve your circulation.
What Are Hip Dislocations?
Hip dislocations are very painful. Find out causes, treatments, and when to seek treatment to relieve your pain.
Ways to Improve Back Pain
If your back pain is lasting longer than 3 months, it’s considered chronic back pain. Chronic back pain doesn’t have to be a life sentence.
Sports-Related Meniscus Tears and Surgical Treatment
Article featured on NY Orthopedics
A torn meniscus…
A torn meniscus…
What is a Total Shoulder Replacement?
Total shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure that treats severe shoulder osteoarthritis that does not respond to nonsurgical options.
Types of Knee Pain and What They Could Mean
If you’ve ever experienced pain in one or both of your knees, you’re not alone. Learn about 8 potential causes and how to identify them.
What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve or its roots. Learn 10 common causes for pain in your spine.
Knee Osteoarthritis: Know the Warning Signs
Article featured on MedicalNewsToday
Osteoarthritis of the…
Osteoarthritis of the…
What is Hammer Toe or Mallet Toe?
Article featured on Mercy Health
What is hammer toe or mallet…
What is hammer toe or mallet…
How to Prevent and Manage Arthritis in the Hands
Article featured on MedicalNewsToday
There is no known cure…
There is no known cure…
6 Signs of Spinal Stenosis
Does your back, arm, or leg pain seem to come and go, depending on what you're doing at the moment? This sign may indicate spinal stenosis.
7 Essential Everyday Exercises to Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
Article featured on Healthline
If you…
If you…
3 Common Causes of Heel Pain & How it is Treated
Heel pain is one of the most common complaints of patients with foot and ankle disorders — but what causes heel pain, exactly?
What Causes Painful Knee Caps
Pain in the knee caps is caused by several factors, ranging from old age and overuse to injury and infection. Find out common causes.
What are Hand, Wrist or Elbow Dislocations?
Hand, wrist, and elbow dislocations can happen when the bones/joints separate. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Stiff Joints: Why It Happens and How to Find Relief
With age, stiff joints become a pain for many people. Years of use can take a toll on joints, muscles, and bones, learn how to find relief.
The Best Exercises for Overall Health and Fitness
The powerful combination of cardiovascular exercise and strength training can help a person build muscle strength and improve their health.
Hand, Wrist, And Arm Pain While Exercising
Pain in your hands, wrists, and arms might be worrying when working out. Find out the difference between good and when to get it checked out.
Preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries for Artists
Art therapy can be an effective and creative way to manage chronic pain but make sure you don’t add to your burden with repetitive injuries.
How to Improve Your Posture at Work
A majority of people spend long periods of time sitting down while at work can hurt your health, learn more about how to improve it.
Why Sitting Too Much Is Bad For Your Health
Article featured on WebMD
1. It Hurts…
1. It Hurts…
Common Types of Arthritis Explained
There are many different types of arthritis that can affect the joints and other areas of the body and cause similar symptoms, such as pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Hip-Spine Syndrome: It’s Complicated (and Often Overlooked)
A patient with hip arthritis may experience hip or groin pain as well as trouble walking, while a patient with lumbar spinal stenosis may have pain down their leg, or neurologic symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or weakness.
Running Tips for Cold and Snowy Weather
During the frigid winter months many runners settle for not running at all. If you’re prepared, winter runs can be a beautiful experience.
One of the Best Cardio Workouts is Walking and Here’s Why
Brisk walking is a great cardio workout that can be done indoors or outdoors and is great for your overall health.
Causes, Symptoms & Treatments of Wrist Fractures
A wrist fracture is a medical term for a broken wrist and some fractures are more severe than others. Read more on treatments for fractures.
Use Cold and Heat To Ease Arthritic Joints
When arthritic joints become stiff or painful heat and cold can help. Learn which is most effective for you and how to use these techniques.
Ways to Protect Your Spine as You Age
Article featured on Brigham Health Hub
The human spine consists…
The human spine consists…
7 Tips to Become Active and Manage Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can be hard to live with. Starting an exercise program can be a whole other kind of pain and here's how to get started.
Lower Back Strain and Pulled Back Muscle
Lower back pain can disrupt daily life. Find out causes and treatments to get you back to moving your best.
Ways to Deal with Severe Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can be relieved with medicine, exercise, PT, ice, and heat. If the pain won’t go away, it may be time to consider shoulder surgery.
How to Prevent Back Pain When You’re Traveling
Back pain is common when traveling due to long periods of sitting in a car or plane. Here are some tips to help prevent unwanted pain.
9 Surprising Facts About Runner’s Knee
How much do you know about runner’s knee? Here are some facts about the condition that might surprise you.
Muscles: Why Are They Important?
Muscles and nerve fibers allow a person to move their body and enable the internal organs to function. Learn more on how to take care of them.
Possible Ways To Fall Into Back Pain
Article featured on Atlanta Spine Institute
A chill in the…
A chill in the…
New Mexico Orthopaedics is excited to announce the addition of our newest physician, Dr. Antony Kallur.
New Mexico Orthopaedics is excited to announce the addition of…
When to Use Heat Versus Ice for Pain
Depending on the type of pain you have, one may be better than the other. Learn about the uses of ice versus heat.
Techniques and Technology Improving Outcomes for Complex Scoliosis Surgeries
In Scoliosis Surgery, Lengthy and Complex (Albuquerque Journal),…
6 Ways to Ruin Your Knees
Knowing how to protect your knees from damage can mean the difference between a fulfilling lifestyle and longterm, strained mobility.
Keep Moving: 10,000 Steps a Day May Halve Dementia Risk
As the global population ages, cases of dementia are also…
How Retraining Your Brain Could Help With Lower Back Pain
New research suggests the solution for the world’s leading cause of disability may lie in fixing how the brain and the body communicate.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Can Knowing Your Risk Prompt Better Health Habits?
Article featured on Brigham Health Hub
If someone in your family…
If someone in your family…
How Often to Work Out for Health, Strength, and Weight Loss
How often a person needs to work out to see results will depend on their fitness goals. Losing weight, building muscle, and increasing endurance and stamina each require a different approach to training.
Best Exercises for Flare-Ups of Lower Back Pain
Low back pain is pain that occurs below the ribs, in the lumbar region of the spine. Learn the best exercises to achieve relief for the pain.
Walking Towards Healthier Knees
Article featured on ScienceDaily
A new study published today…
A new study published today…
What to Do After an Overuse Injury
Getting active is good, but if you overdo it, you might find yourself having aches and pains. Find out how to help prevent and heal overuse.
Therapeutic Massage for Pain Relief
A therapeutic massage involves the application of the hands or elbows with the intention of solving a physical problem, such as back pain. Alternatively, non-therapeutic or relaxation massage is more passive and is typically used to promote comfort.
Why Does RA Often Occur in the Joints of the Hands?
In people with RA, the immune system attacks healthy tissues in the lining of the joints. Find out what joints it affects and how to manage.
Causes and Symptoms of Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator cuff injuries are most wear-and-tear injuries from doing the same arm movements over and over. Learn more about common symptoms.
7 Most Common Injuries and Accidents During Back to School
The good news is that most mishaps result in minor injuries that can be treated with a dab of antibacterial ointment, a little rest, and lots of hugs and kisses.
What Are the Most Common Softball Injuries?
Softball is a challenging sport that can lead to a variety of injuries. Learn about how to identify and treat related injuries.
2 Simple Exercises to Keep Your Feet Healthy
Proper foot care is important to your health. Some may think it is just about the shoes you wear - but there can be much more to it.
How to Tell if You Fractured Your Forearm
A broken forearm can affect your ability to rotate your arm and even bend or straighten the wrist and elbow.
The Top 9 Benefits of Regular Exercise
Being active has been shown to have many health benefits, both physically and mentally. It may even help you live longer.
7 Best Hip Flexor Stretches
The hip flexors are a group of muscles that help you move your lower body. You have hip flexors on either side of your body.
Upper Back Pain Between Shoulder Blades: Is it Serious?
Poor posture, injury, or problems with the spine can all lead to upper back pain. Pain can be from a strain - or something more serious.
Causes and Treatment of a Bicep Tear or Strain
A bicep tear is a strain or tear in the bicep muscle that can occur in the shoulder or elbow. Learn the causes and treatment.
Total Recovery Time for Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Recovery from a total knee replacement surgery takes about three months and depends on how well you follow your surgeon’s instructions.
5 Benefits Of Aquatic Therapy For Spine Pain
The pool is a great place to take your workouts or physical therapy exercises. Here’s a look at five reasons why your back benefits from aquatic therapy.
Best Foot Exercises for Healthy Feet
Many people experience foot or ankle pain at some point. Keeping the feet strong can help alleviate this soreness and improve overall health and flexibility.
How to Treat a Broken Finger Tip
The finger tip is one of the most commonly injured areas of the upper extremity because we use our finger tips in so many daily activities.
6 Benefits of Trail Running
If you're tired of running the same routes on city streets or on the treadmill, then trail running may be a great way to break the boredom, reduce your risk of injury, and challenge yourself in a new way.
Overview of Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Osteoarthritis of the hip causes the hip joint to get stiff and inflamed and can progress until resting no longer relieves your pain
5 Common Summer Injuries for Kids and How to Prevent Them
Along with all of the outdoor fun comes more opportunity for activity-related injury, here are common injuries and how you can prevent them.
Getting Back Into Sports After a Knee Surgery
While the time it can take to return to sports after knee surgery varies, it is important to follow doctor’s orders.
Common Cycling Injuries
Cycling is common to cause various kinds of injuries. Here are the most common injuries and how they can be prevented.
7 Lower Back Stretches to Reduce Pain and Build Strength
Lower back pain is a fairly common health concern, as so many things can cause it. In some cases, it might be a symptom of an underlying condition or lifestyle or repetitive motions.
Quick Fixes for Aching Elbows
Elbow pain can keep you from daily tasks. Taking care of this joint helps ensure that you can care for yourself.
Common Spring Injuries: Causes & Prevention
Article featured on Atlanta Spine Institute
Common Spring Injuries:…
Common Spring Injuries:…
When Is the Right Time for Joint Replacement?
Article featured on Summit Orthopedics
Hip or knee arthritis…
Hip or knee arthritis…
9 Best Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
For people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), exercise can be hugely beneficial for relieving pain and joint stiffness.
How to Prepare for Ankle Replacement Surgery
After you've scheduled your ankle replacement surgery, you need to take some steps to make sure the operation goes smoothly. First, set up some time with your doctors to make a plan and get yourself ready:
Symptoms & Solutions: Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff tears are intensely painful injuries to the rotator cuff area, which is a group of muscles in the shoulder that allows you to make a wide range of movements. While a minor rotator cuff tear can be treated in various ways, a severely torn rotator cuff often requires surgery for a full recovery.
Ankle Sprain Rehab Exercises to Get You Back on Your Feet
Article featured on verywellfit
One of the most common sports…
One of the most common sports…
5 Causes of Thumb Pain
The thumb is involved in about 50% of all hand functions. When the thumb is painful or injured, it becomes very difficult to use the hand. Here are 5 common causes.
10 Tips for Getting Around on Crutches
Article featured on Healthgrades
1. Verify Your Fit
Properly…
1. Verify Your Fit
Properly…
How to Stay Strong and Coordinated As You Age
So many physical abilities decline with normal aging, including strength, swiftness, and stamina. In addition to these muscle-related declines, there are also changes that occur in coordinating the movements of the body.
What You Need to Know About Torn Bicep Tendon Injuries
Your bicep is the muscle in the front of your upper arm. It helps you bend your elbow and twist your forearm.
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Joint Pain
If you have sudden or ongoing pain in your knee, hip or shoulder, you may wonder when it’s time to seek medical care for your joint problem.
Bone Fractures: 10 Things Doctors Want You to Know
About 6 million people break bones in the United States every year. Here’s what three orthopedists want you to know about bone fractures.
Ways to Improve Your Stamina
If you had to choose one—and only one—component of fitness to improve, what would you choose? You’re probably thinking you’d try to improve your strength, endurance, or speed, all of which are worthwhile goals to chase.
Chronic Inflammation and Your Joints
When you suffer a joint injury a little inflammation is part of the healing process. Puffy, red, tender joints may indicate that your immune system is working to remove damage and promote the growth of new tissue, a healthy kind of inflammation. But sometimes the immune system launches unhealthy, chronic inflammation in the joints, for no apparent reason.
Understanding Bone Fractures: The Basics
A fracture is the medical term for a broken bone. Fractures are common; the average person has two during a lifetime. They occur when the physical force exerted on the bone is stronger than the bone itself.
Is My Hand Pain from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Something Else?
Here are 3 of the main causes of hand pain and numbness—and tips for how you can tell them apart.
What Are Growing Pains & Are They Real?
Here are some common questions about growing pains, how to help your child through them, and when it may be time to see your pediatrician.
What is Degenerative Arthritis?
Degenerative arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis, is a form of arthritis that develops due to aging or overuse.
Elbow Pain? Here’s What Might Be Causing It
Are you experiencing elbow pain? Here are 3 reasons why and when to contact your doctor.
How to Protect Your Spine When You Have Osteoporosis
In some cases of osteoporosis, one or more vertebral bones can become so weak that they cannot fully support their load and develop tiny cracks. This type of fracture, called a vertebral compression fracture, can be painful and sometimes leads to worsening symptoms, such as tingling, numbness, weakness, or spinal deformity (kyphosis).
Rheumatoid Arthritis within Foot and Ankle
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that attacks multiple joints throughout the body. More than 90% of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) develop symptoms in the foot and ankle over the course of the disease.
Spring Sports Injury to Be Aware Of
Spring is approaching and children are preparing for spring sports mania! From running, baseball, golf, softball and more, there are plenty of spring activities for your child to enjoy.
Congratulations, Dr. Franco, 2022 Albuquerque Top Doc, Orthopedics
We'd like to congratulate Dr. Franco for being selected…
Winter Injuries That Can Be Avoided With These Helpful Tips
If you’ve experienced an injury or pain while performing a wintertime activity, you are not alone.
Can Chronic Pain Be Prevented?
Article featured on WebMDOur approach to pain management largely…
Helpful Tips for the First Week After a Total Knee Replacement Surgery
The toughest period can be the first week after surgery so we thought it helpful to provide the following tips to help you make it through.
Orthopedic Soft Tissue Repair Market Projected to have a Stable Growth for the Next Few Years
A soft tissue injury is the damage of ligaments, muscles and tendons of hip, knee, shoulder and elbow joint.
What is Lactic Acid Build Up and How to Get Rid of It
Lactic acid is created when the body turns glucose into energy and it is important to understand why it happens and how to prevent it.
Types of Joint Pain and Tips for Describing to Your Orthopedic Surgeon
Explaining your pain to your doctor might be difficult to describe, so we're here to help you do just that.
3 Tips to Keeping Your Spine Healthy
Some people are experiencing pain and other discomforts for the first time due to changes in their work locations and equipment as they moved from the office to home.
14 Common Causes of Elbow Pain
Your elbow lets you throw, lift, swing, and hug, for starters. You can do all this because it’s not a simple joint.
Osteoarthritis and Runner’s Knee Can Both “Bring You to Your Knees”
Pain in the knee area is a common issue among athletes. However, anyone can experience knee pain.
Degenerative Disc Disease and Sciatica Facts
Article featured on MedicineNet
Sciatica can result from lumbar disc…
Sciatica can result from lumbar disc…
The Benefits of Starting Your Day with a Walk
Article featured on Healthline
When you wake up in the morning,…
When you wake up in the morning,…
What is Cubital and Radial Tunnel Syndrome?
Article featured on WebMD
Cubital tunnel syndrome and radial…
Cubital tunnel syndrome and radial…
8 Common Foot Injuries
Here are eight problems that can strike your feet, along with solutions.
How to Relieve Pain From Sitting All Day
Article featured on Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania
Do you…
Do you…
How Chronic Pain Affects Your Immune System
Article featured on WebMD
With so many questions right now about…
With so many questions right now about…
Unexpected Benefits of Movement and Exercise That We Love
Article featured on Thrive Global
Whether you opt for a sunrise…
Whether you opt for a sunrise…
Spine Surgery: When Nothing Else Will Do
Article featured on Brigham Health Hub
For many years, Diane…
For many years, Diane…
After ACL Surgery
Article featured on UCSF Health
See our recommendations for…
See our recommendations for…
How to Prevent Common Sports Injuries
Article featured on Arkansas Surgical Hospital
Most sports injuries…
Most sports injuries…
Options for Treating Arthritis in the Knee
Article featured on The Noyes Knee Institute
Knee osteoarthritis…
Knee osteoarthritis…
What is Secondary Osteoporosis?
Article featured on MedicalNewsToday
Osteoporosis is a bone…
Osteoporosis is a bone…
COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights Need to Assess Your Risks to Prevent Falls
Article featured on CORA Physical Therapy
Know Your Risks Beforehand…
Know Your Risks Beforehand…
6 Tips for Parents With Kids Who Have Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease
Article featured on Orthogate
Anterior knee pain is a common…
Anterior knee pain is a common…
What Kind of Injuries Cause Knee Pain?
Article featured on Noyes Knee Institute
Are you someone that…
Are you someone that…
3 Telltale Signs You Have a Slipped or Bulging Disc
Article features on Spine-Health
When a disc in your lower spine…
When a disc in your lower spine…
10 Ways to Move More in Everyday Life
Article featured on Healthline
It can feel overwhelming when…
It can feel overwhelming when…
How Tendons Become Stiffer and Stronger
Article featured on Science Daily
Tendons are what connect muscles…
Tendons are what connect muscles…
Jog on: Exercise Won’t Raise Your Odds for Arthritic Knees
Article featured on MedicineNet
Dr. Kim Huffman, an avid runner,…
Dr. Kim Huffman, an avid runner,…
6 Common Causes of Neck Pain
Article featured on Practical Pain Management
The human neck…
The human neck…
11 Chronic Pain Control Techniques
Article featured on Spine-Health
While preparing for any chronic…
While preparing for any chronic…
Everything You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis
Article featured on Medical News Today
Osteoarthritis (OA)…
Osteoarthritis (OA)…
Swollen Knee Causes and Treatments
Article featured on the Mayo Clinic
Overview
A swollen knee occurs…
Overview
A swollen knee occurs…
Why Are Arthritis Symptoms Worse at Night?
Article featured on Medical News Today
Many people notice…
Many people notice…
Common Heel Pain
This article is featured on Humpal Physical Therapy & Sports…
Managing Neck and Lower Back Pain
Article featured on Cone Health
According to Dahari Brooks, MD,…
According to Dahari Brooks, MD,…
What a Dislocated Elbow Means
Article featured on the Cleveland Clinic.
The elbow is composed…
The elbow is composed…
Is It Time for a Pain Management Reboot?
Article featured on WebMD
Now that we are entering a new phase…
Now that we are entering a new phase…
Are You Ready for a Marathon?
Article featured on Summit Orthopedics
If you are a runner, running…
If you are a runner, running…
Potential Causes of Elbow and Arm Pain
Article features on News Medical Life Sciences
There are various…
There are various…
Cervical Disc Surgery: Disc Replacement or Fusion?
Article featured on WebMD, medically reviewed by Sabrina Felson,…
Why Does My Knee Pop?
Article featured on Cone Health Medical Group
Have you ever bent…
Have you ever bent…
Back Sprains and Strains
Article featured on Cleveland Clinic
A back strain is an injury…
A back strain is an injury…
Shin Splints Prevention
Article featured on Humpal Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine…
RA Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Article featured on WebMD, Medically reviewed by Brunilda Nazario,…
Spinal Stenosis: Symptoms and Solutions
Article featured on Arkansas Surgical Hospital
What is Spinal…
What is Spinal…
How You Should Sleep with Lower Back Pain
Article feature on MedicalNewsToday, Medically reviewed by Deborah…
Hand and Wrist Pain: What to Do?
Article featured on verywellfit, Medically reviewed by Vanessa…
Spine Structure and Function
Article featured on the Cleveland Clinic
Key parts of your…
Key parts of your…
Overview of Patellar Tendinitis
Article featured on Mayo Clinic
Overview
Patellar tendinitis…
Overview
Patellar tendinitis…
4 Signs You May Have Nerve Damage
Article featured on the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Nerves…
Nerves…
Nighttime Back Pain: Causes and Treatments
Article featured on WebMDNighttime back pain is a special type…
What a torn meniscus means
Article featured on Mayoclinic.
Overview
A torn meniscus is one…
Overview
A torn meniscus is one…
How Can I Improve My Balance?
Article featured on Summit Ortho written by Kyle Hall, DPT
Although…
Although…
What is Knee Hyperextension?
Article featured on News Medical Life Sciences
Knee hyperextension…
Knee hyperextension…
Potential causes of stiff joints and what to do about them
Featured on MedicalNewsToday
Many people experience stiff joints…
Many people experience stiff joints…
Recovering from an ankle sprain
Article featured on Harvard Health Publishing
All it takes is…
All it takes is…
4 Reasons You May Have Back Pain on Only One Side
Article featured on Penn Medicine
The pain may come on suddenly,…
The pain may come on suddenly,…
7 causes of shin pain
Article featured on MedicalNewsToday, medically reviewed by Angela…
Why good posture matters
Article featured on Harvard Health Publishing
"Stand up straight."…
"Stand up straight."…
Do I Need Surgery for a Rotator Cuff Problem?
Article featured on WebMD, Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on…
Have Joint Pain? Follow These Tips for A Safe Summer
Article featured on Arkansas Surgical Hospital
Summer is on the…
Summer is on the…
7 Health Benefits of Swimming
Article featured on verywellfit, Medically reviewed by Vanessa…
Symptoms and causes of weak hip flexors and how to treat them
Article featured on MedicalNewsToday, medically reviewed by Gregory…
3 Common Golf Injuries: How to Avoid the “Rough”
Article from Brigham Health Hub, written by Elizabeth G. Matzkin,…
What are the best foot exercises for healthy feet?
Article from MedicalNewsToday, medically reviewed by Daniel…
News
Preventing Future Patellofemoral Pain
Article from UCSF Health
To decrease the risk of patellofemoral…
To decrease the risk of patellofemoral…
Better Sitting Posture for Better Health
Article from Brigham Health Hub, Written by Arthur Madore, LMT
I…
I…
Is Swimming Bad for Your Shoulders?
Article from CORA
Even though exercising in water takes strain…
Even though exercising in water takes strain…
10 Common Running Injuries: Prevention and Treatment
Article from WebMD, Reviewed by Sabrina Felson, MD
Running…
Running…
That Tension Headache May Be a Pain in the Neck
Article from Brigham Health Hub, Written by Thomas P. Mecke,…
How to Live with Arthritis
Article from Orthogate
Arthritis pain is not something pleasant…
Arthritis pain is not something pleasant…
Do I Need Surgery for a Meniscus Tear?
Article on WebMD, medically reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on…
Frozen shoulder: What you need to know
Article on MedicalNewsToday, medically reviewed by William Morrison,…
Hip Pain: Causes and Treatment
Article on WebMD, reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on March 15,…
Partial and Total Knee Replacement: How are they different?
From Noyes Knee Institute
Strong, healthy knees are important…
Strong, healthy knees are important…
Care of Casts and Splints
Article from OrthoInfo medically reviewed in March 2020
Casts…
Casts…
Why are my RA symptoms getting worse?
From WebMD, medically reviewed on October 8, 2020Getting control…
Why is my sciatica not going away?
Article featured on MedicalNewsToday and medically reviewed by…
Treating Ankle Injuries
Article featured on UCSF Health
Ankle sprains are the most…
Ankle sprains are the most…
Shoulder Replacement Surgery: What to Know
Medically Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on December 08, 2019…
Congratulations Dr. Knaus: 2021 Albuquerque Top Doc, Physical Medicine
Congratulations Dr. Racca: 2021 Albuquerque Top Doc, Orthopedics
Everything You Need to Know about Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic syndrome that causes bodily pain and mental distress.
Symptoms of fibromyalgia can be confused with those of arthritis, or joint inflammation. However, unlike arthritis, it has not been found to cause joint or muscle inflammation and damage. It is seen as a rheumatic condition,
Symptoms of fibromyalgia can be confused with those of arthritis, or joint inflammation. However, unlike arthritis, it has not been found to cause joint or muscle inflammation and damage. It is seen as a rheumatic condition,
Cycling During COVID-19: How To Ride Safely
While the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the world, it has also caused the cycling world to make changes to their daily lives. Not only has the pandemic led to canceled bike races across the country, but it has also led many riders to ask what cycling during coronavirus looks like.
Why are my legs and feet numb?
A person may feel numbness in their legs and feet due to sitting in a position that puts too much pressure on the nerves or reduces blood flow. However, long-lasting or unexplained numbness may be a sign of an underlying medical condition.
How COVID Has Impacted Bone Health and What You Can Do About It Right Now
Osteoporosis is often described as “a silent disease.” During COVID, this has never been more true. Bone health took a back seat. Health assessments, bone density testing and sometimes treatment itself were upended by the pandemic. This disruption in care may have serious, long-term consequences for patients.
Exercises and Stretches for Hip Pain
Here are some exercises designed to stretch, strengthen and stabilise the structures that support your hip.
It’s important to keep active – you should try to do the exercises that are suitable for you every day. Repeat each exercise between 5–10 times and try to do the whole set of exercises 2-3 times a day.
Start by exercising gradually and build up over time. Remember to carry on even when your hip is better to prevent your symptoms returning.
It’s important to keep active – you should try to do the exercises that are suitable for you every day. Repeat each exercise between 5–10 times and try to do the whole set of exercises 2-3 times a day.
Start by exercising gradually and build up over time. Remember to carry on even when your hip is better to prevent your symptoms returning.
What to Know About Lower Back Pain When Sitting
The cause of pain in the lower back while sitting may involve posture, an injury, or a health condition.
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States. About 1 in 4 adults in the country have at least 1 day of back pain in any 3-month period.
Here, we describe the causes, treatments, and prevention of lower back pain while sitting.
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States. About 1 in 4 adults in the country have at least 1 day of back pain in any 3-month period.
Here, we describe the causes, treatments, and prevention of lower back pain while sitting.
Common Causes of Sciatica
Sciatica is a type of nerve pain that radiates down the back into the hip and leg. It often goes away in a few weeks, but for some people, the condition is chronic.
The pain can feel like an intense cramp or burning electrical sensations.
Sciatica that lasts more than 3 months or that goes away and comes back may be chronic sciatica.
The pain can feel like an intense cramp or burning electrical sensations.
Sciatica that lasts more than 3 months or that goes away and comes back may be chronic sciatica.
What to Know About Front Shoulder Pain
Damage to the shoulder may result from repetitive movements, manual labor, sports, or aging. A person may also injure this part of the body due to a bad fall or accident. Many people visit the doctor with front, or anterior, shoulder pain.
Did You Know That Inactivity is Actually HARD On Your Knees?
Between working from home and being glued to the television watching the latest election updates, many of us are guilty of increased "couch potato" behavior lately. And we've all heard of the dangers of sedentary lifestyles contributing to obesity, etc., but did you know that *not* moving can actually weaken your knees and increase your chances of osteoporosis?
Dr. Krishna Tripuraneni Featured in Albuquerque’s Top Docs
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 3 Steps to Early Detection
This year, over 250,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that when breast cancer is detected early, it can be treated more successfully, increasing the chances for survival.
It is important to know the signs and symptoms of what could potentially be breast cancer. To help with this, National Breast Cancer Foundation has identified three steps you can take to be proactive about your breast health and help increase your chances of detecting breast cancer early.
It is important to know the signs and symptoms of what could potentially be breast cancer. To help with this, National Breast Cancer Foundation has identified three steps you can take to be proactive about your breast health and help increase your chances of detecting breast cancer early.
7 Things to Know About Your New Knee
Congrats on your new knee! You’re one of 600,000 Americans who get the joint replaced every year. You may be thrilled to walk again without pain or no longer face staircases with dread.
But don’t expect superhuman powers just yet. Here are seven things to know about your newest body part.
But don’t expect superhuman powers just yet. Here are seven things to know about your newest body part.
Total Hip Replacement Exercise Guide
Regular exercise to restore strength and mobility to your hip and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery after hip replacement. Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise for 20 to 30 minutes, 2 or 3 times a day during your early recovery.
What is Spinal Fusion?
Spinal fusion is surgery to join two or more vertebrae into one single structure. The goal is to stop movement between the two bones and prevent back pain. Once they’re fused, they no longer move like they used to. This keeps you from stretching nearby nerves, ligaments, and muscles that may have caused discomfort.
Work-from-Home Ergonomics 101: Setting Up Your Remote Office to Help Reduce Pain & Injury
From Rachel Pelta at FlexJobs
Since many of us are working…
Since many of us are working…
20 Tips For Working From Home
We found this great article on PCMag. by Jill Duffy and wanted…
What Causes Spinal Stenosis?
From WebMD
Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition,…
Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition,…
Daily Stretching Routine for Seniors
From AAPTIV
Tight muscles, stiff joints, and aches and pains—aging…
Tight muscles, stiff joints, and aches and pains—aging…
All About Foot Pain- Causes and Treatments
Feet. They carry you from here to there every day. But you may not think much about them until they hurt. And when they do, you want relief. To get the right treatment, you need to know the problem. The first thing to consider is where your pain is located.
What Can an Orthopedic Surgeon Do for Back Pain?
Eighty percent of adults will suffer from lower back pain during their lifetime according to an epidemiology study published by the National Institutes of Health. Lower back pain is the second-most common cause of job-related disability and time off of work. Most chronic sufferers turn to medications, heating pads, and massage to relieve their aches, but when is the right time to see an orthopedic surgeon?
Ten Ways To Improve Your Recovery After Surgery
If you are having surgery, you may be interested in how you can heal faster, return to work faster, maybe even get back to the gym faster. Overall, recovering from surgery is a straightforward process of following the discharge instructions. For most surgery patients it is truly that simple. For others, healing quickly requires extra diligence and effort in caring for their incision,
Orthopaedic Guide to Chronic Back Pain
Back pain is a common complaint among our patients. Learn to recognize the symptoms, and seek help from an orthopaedic specialist to diagnose and treat your condition.
Tips to Help You Stay Hydrated Throughout The Day
Your hydration levels can have a direct impact on your mood, your energy, and your stress levels. These tips will help you stay hydrated and focused, even on your busiest days.
Recreational areas reopen in Albuquerque
As outdoor lands and some recreational areas reopen in Albuquerque and New Mexico, state officials are reminding residents and visitors to be respectful of these places and continue to take precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Bones Are Growing Faster, Affecting Orthopedics
Scientists say children's skeletons are maturing sooner than they did early in the 20th century, and this could affect the timing of certain orthopedic treatments.
Girls are reaching full skeletal maturity nearly 10 months earlier and boys nearly seven months earlier, according to the University of Missouri School of Medicine researchers.
Girls are reaching full skeletal maturity nearly 10 months earlier and boys nearly seven months earlier, according to the University of Missouri School of Medicine researchers.
3 Trends That Are Disrupting the Total Knee Replacement Market in 2020
In recent years MD+DI has reported on a number of ways emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), surgical robotics, and 3D-printing are impacting a number of different sectors in medtech. In 2020, we expect these technologies to become even more relevant in the industry, particularly in orthopaedics.
12 Tips for Walking When You Have Sensitive Knees
Sensitive knees can be a challenge for walking, but it is a recommended way to maintain your function and reduce your symptoms. If you have knee pain due to osteoarthritis or other causes, you don't have to let that keep you from starting a walking program.
4th of July Safety Tips from New Mexico Orthopaedics
(Adapted from the American Red Cross and CNBC)
Fourth…
Fourth…
Everything You Should Know About Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
A repetitive strain injury is a gradual buildup of damage to muscles, tendons, and nerves from repetitive motions. Learn more about these preventable injuries.
Most Common Hand and Wrist Injuries
While hand and wrist injuries are very common, some athletes never seek treatment. Here is a list of some of the most common injuries athletes experience.
What you need to know about sudden knee pain
This article describes common causes of sudden knee pain and the symptoms that tend to accompany it. We also look into the options for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Why you still need to wear a face mask (and how to wear it properly)
As some aspects of life begin to return to normal — or at least a new normal — it may be tempting to ease up on precautions and preventive steps. But remember that COVID-19 safety measures, including wearing a face mask, are still as important as ever.
Here’s why your weight matters when addressing hip and knee pain
Losing even a small amount of weight can make a big difference when it comes to joint pain and inflammation. Learn more about the correlation between weight and joint pain in this article.
Frequently Asked Questions about Knee Pain
Your knee hurts and you want to know why. Whether it's an injury or arthritis, here are answers from an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and knee care.
Chronic Pain, Osteoporosis, and Bone Density Testing
Bone density testing in chronic pain patients can diagnose osteoporosis and identify those at high risk for fracture so that appropriate therapy can be initiated to reduce future fracture risk.
Muscle Dysfunction in Head and Neck: Pain Causes, Osteopathic Options
OMT can play a pivotal role in mitigating degenerative changes in the posterior neck, treat acute and chronic head and neck pain, and combat modern ills, such as text-neck syndrome.
Roots of Post-Surgical Knee Nerve Damage Uncovered
For the first time using ultrasound imaging, researchers have identified microscopic nerves that can affect your pain levels after surgery.
Knee Osteoarthritis: Overview
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and approximately 10 million people in America have osteoarthritis in the knees.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Overview
This common condition is caused by pressure on the nerve that runs through the wrist, causing pain and weakness in the hand and wrist.
Understanding Low Back Pain
Read about the causes of low back pain, when to see a doctor, and how you can prevent this common condition.
Caring for Someone Sick at Home
If you are caring for someone with COVID-19 at home or in a non-healthcare setting, follow this advice to protect yourself and others.
Is It Allergies or COVID-19? An Expert Helps You Tell the Difference
By Robert Preidt | Article Featured on WebMD
With allergy…
With allergy…
New Mexico: State extends modified stay-home order
New Mexico state leadership on Thursday announced the extension of the state’s emergency public health order through May 15 as the COVID-19 pandemic remains a grave risk to residents of all ages and in all communities across New Mexico.
More than 727,000 people have recovered from COVID-19. Here’s what we know about coronavirus survivors.
While uncertainties remain, here's everything we know about the people who have recovered from COVID-19.
Common Questions and Answers About COVID-19 for Older Adults and People with Chronic Health Conditions
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and the Alliance for Aging Research developed this resource on COVID-19 for older adults and people with underlying health conditions.
Protecting Yourself While Running Essential Errands
Article Featured on cdc.gov
As communities across the…
As communities across the…
Coronavirus and Older Adults: Your Questions Answered
A CDC official explains why more risk comes with age from COVID-19.
How to Protect Yourself From COVID If You Have Animals
CDC has not received any reports of pets becoming sick with COVID-19 in the United States. To date, there is no evidence that pets can spread the virus to people.
Coronavirus and COVID-19: Caregiving for the Elderly
If you’re caring for an older loved one, you might be worried. Here's what you need to know to keep elderly people safer, and what to do if they do become infected with COVID-19.
Why are older and chronically ill Americans at greater risk from coronavirus?
People over the age of 80 with one of these chronic diseases are at the highest risk and should take precautionary steps, such as avoiding crowds and nonessential travel, officials advised.
Severe Outcomes Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019
Since February 12, 4,226 COVID-19 cases were reported in the United States; 31% of cases, 45% of hospitalizations, 53% of ICU admissions, and 80% of deaths occurred among adults aged ≥65 years with the highest percentage of severe outcomes among persons aged ≥85 years.
Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings
Learn how to make your own cloth face covering in this article from the CDC.
Older Adults & COVID-19
Older adults, 65 years and older, are at higher risk for severe illness. COVID-19 is a new disease and we are learning more about it every day.
Caring for Yourself at Home if You Think You Have COVID-19
10 things you can do to manage your health at home if you have possible symptoms of COVID-19 or a confirmed diagnosis.
Manage Anxiety & Stress During the COVID-19 Crisis
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
How does COVID-19 Spread?
There is much more to learn about the transmissibility, severity, and other features associated with COVID-19, and investigations are ongoing.
Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) and Children
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 and children.
Coronavirus Impacting Blood Supply, Urgent Shortage: Donors Needed
America’s blood supply, already limited, has been dramatically…
ACL Tears: Not Just For Athletes
With so many high-profile, professional athletes overcoming ACL tears, it’s becoming well-known that this is one of the most common sports-related injuries. However, what may be less understood is that ACL tears don’t just affect professional or competitive athletes.
Causes of foot pain all runners need to know
Article Featured on OSMS
A total ankle replacement, also…
A total ankle replacement, also…
Tips for Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle injuries are common in sports, especially running, tennis and soccer. But sports enthusiasts can decrease the risk of injury by taking some precautions.
6 Types of Knee Exercises and Which Ones to Avoid
People can do many exercises to strengthen their knees, which can relieve pain and reduce the risk of injury. These exercises include leg lifts, hamstring curls, and wall squats. Learn more about how to strengthen the knee here.
5 Expert Tips for Preventing Winter Sports Accidents
Sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures and more traumatic injuries can happen to anyone. Here, Bosco and the AAOS offer suggestions on how to protect yourself.
Quick Exercises to Reduce Sciatic Pain
The truth is that you won’t be doing yourself any favors by staying inactive for too long. To the contrary, sciatic pain may worsen with too much bedrest or time spent on the couch.
Surgery for Lower Back Pain
Surgery may be considered if for severe lower back pain that does not get better after a 6 to 12-week course of nonsurgical treatments.
Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Show Up Long Before Diagnosis
Difficulties with daily activities such as dressing, walking and eating can be seen in rheumatoid arthritis patients a year or two before they're diagnosed, a new study shows.
A New Hip May Mean a Longer, Better Life
A hip replacement may help seniors live longer -- for at least a decade anyway, a new study from Sweden suggests.
What to Expect After a Hip Replacement
Recovering from hip replacement surgery? We're bringing you the answers to five common questions plus six tips for a speedy recovery.
What to ask your doctor after hip or knee replacement
You had surgery to get a new hip or knee joint while you were in the hospital. Below are some questions you may want to ask your health care provider to help you take care of your new joint.
How to Use Crutches, Canes, and Walkers
Using crutches, a cane, or a walker can help keep your weight off your injured or weak leg, assist with balance, and enable you to perform your daily activities more safely.
Patellar (Kneecap) Fractures
A patellar fracture is a break in the patella, or kneecap, the small bone that sits at the front of your knee.
Bowed Legs (Blount’s Disease)
In most cases, bowed legs will naturally begin to straighten as the child grows. If bowed legs have not resolved by the age of 3 years, there may be an underlying cause, such as Blount’s disease or rickets.
Bone Grafts in Spine Surgery
There are many bone graft options today. They are often combined together. The graft that is best for your problem will depend upon which section of your spine needs to be fused, your age, and your general health.
Bone, Joint, and Muscle Infections in Children
This article covers the most common types of deep infections in children and includes the ways doctors identify and treat them.
Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
Article Featured on AAOS
Overhand throwing places extremely…
Overhand throwing places extremely…
Frequently Asked Questions About Ganglion Cysts
Ganglion cysts are noncancerous lumps that most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of your wrists or hands. Here are the most common questions about ganglion cysts.
What Are The Most Common Wrist Injuries?
Repetitive motions and everyday activities can easily lead to injuries of the wrist. It is important to understand the most common of these injuries so you know when it's time to consult a doctor.
What are the symptoms of knee ligament injuries?
What are knee ligament injuries?
Knee ligaments are the short…
Knee ligaments are the short…
How to Tell if Your Foot is Broken: Symptoms & Treatment Options
Learn how to tell if your foot is broken or just sprained or bruised, and the treatment options available.
When to Worry About Neck Pain … and when not to!
Article by Paul Ingraham | Featured on Pain Science
We fear…
We fear…
12 Tips for Holiday Eating
You don’t need to deprive yourself, eat only boring foods, or take your treats with a side order of guilt. Instead, by practicing a bit of defensive eating and cooking, you can come through the holidays without making “go on a diet” one of your New Year’s resolutions.
Do I Need Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
If you have a severe case of carpal tunnel syndrome that hasn’t gone away with more basic treatments, surgery may be the best option. Find out when you’d need surgery, what’s it’s like, and how long it takes to recover.
Hip Pointers in Contact Sports
The term “hip pointer” is often used as a catch all phrase for any injury resulting in pain to the front of the hip. However, this is not always the case.
What Is Cervicogenic Headache?
Cervicogenic headache (CGH) occurs when pain is referred from a specific source in the neck up to the head.
All About Sacroiliitis
Both sacroiliitis and sacroiliac joint dysfunction are a common cause of sacroiliac pain, low back pain and leg pain. However, there are differences between the two conditions.
De Quervain’s Tendinitis
De Quervain’s tendinitis is a condition brought on by the irritation or inflammation of the wrist tendons at the base of the thumb.
Neck Injuries Among Athletes Are Serious. Here’s Why.
When it comes to football-related head injuries, the headline-grabbers are usually about concussion. However protecting against neck injuries is also crucial.
Calculating the Correct Portion Sizes for Weight Loss
Understanding the right portion size for you is necessary for maintaining a healthy weight and a key ingredient to any successful weight-loss program.
Broken Ankle (Fracture) Facts
Get information about ankle fractures, or a broken ankle. Symptoms of a broken ankle include swelling, pain, bruising, bleeding, or deformation. A broken ankle should be evaluated by a health-care professional.
Benefits of Exercising With Osteoarthritis
Regular exercise can ease arthritis pain while strengthening joints and slowing progression of the common joint disease.
Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program
After an injury or surgery, an exercise conditioning program will help you return to daily activities and enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Ernesto Otero-Lopez and Team Celebrate 100th Robotic Surgery in SW United States
Dr. Ernesto Otero-Lopez and his skilled surgical team became the first in the Southwestern US to complete 100 surgeries utilizing the ExcelsiusGPS®.
Adult Acquired Flatfoot
A variety of foot problems can lead to adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), a condition that results in a fallen arch with the foot pointed outward. This article provides a brief overview of the problems that can result in AAFD.
5 Common Causes of Hip Pain in Women
Hip pain in women can result from wear and tear, overuse, and a few other causes. Here are the most common culprits.
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder
Your biceps tendons attach the biceps muscle to bones in your shoulder and in your elbow. If you tear your biceps tendon at the shoulder, you may lose some strength in your arm and have pain when you forcefully turn your arm from palm down to palm up.
8 Ways to Prevent Knee Problems Before They Begin
Protect your knees now, and they’ll keep you stepping strong for years to come. Here are some tips to help you keep your knees in tip-top shape.
3 Lifestyle Choices for Healthier Knees
The knee is one of the largest, most complex joints in the human body and the most common joint injured. Here are 3 tips for maintaining healthy knees.
Causes and treatments for pain in the arch of the foot
There are many potential causes of pain in the arch of the foot. Keep reading for more information on these causes, as well as the possible treatments.
Kyphosis (Roundback) of the Spine
Kyphosis is a spinal disorder in which an excessive outward curve of the spine results in an abnormal rounding of the upper back. The condition is sometimes known as roundback or—in the case of a severe curve—as hunchback. Kyphosis can occur at any age, but is common during adolescence.
Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Visit
Your visit with an orthopaedic surgeon is an important meeting that can be most effective if you plan ahead. The following checklist will help you become more active in your healthcare and get the most out of each office visit.
Adult Forearm Fractures
Your forearm is made up of two bones, the radius and ulna. In most cases of adult forearm fractures, both bones are broken.
Combined Knee Ligament Injuries
In the past, injuring more than one knee ligament would put an end to future sports activities. Today, many athletes are able to return to high level sports following multiple ligament injuries.
Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH)
As swaddling becomes increasingly popular, it is important for parents to learn how to swaddle their infants safely, and to understand that when done improperly, swaddling may lead to problems like DDH.
Flexible Flatfoot in Children
To make the diagnosis, your doctor will examine your child to rule out other types of flatfeet that may require treatment.
Questions and Answers About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
By replacing your diseased hip joint with an artificial joint, hip replacement surgery can relieve your pain, increase motion, and help you get back to enjoying many normal, everyday activities.
Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises [PDF Handout]
After an injury or surgery, an exercise conditioning program will help you return to daily activities and enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle.
Artificial Disk Replacement in the Lumbar Spine
Learn more about artificial disk replacement in the lumbar spine including surgery procedures and recovery.
Do you need bunion surgery?
There are different types of surgeries to correct a bunion. Bringing the big toe back to its correct position may involve realigning bone, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (Spinal Cord Compression)
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a neck condition that arises when the spinal cord becomes compressed—or squeezed—due to the wear-and-tear.
Seven Most Common Knee Injuries
Let’s look at some of the most common knee injuries. See how they are caused and the treatment that’s required to address them.
Alternative Methods to Help Manage Pain After Orthopaedic Surgery
Surgeons and their patients are increasingly using alternative methods, such as relaxation techniques and acupuncture, to supplement conventional medicine.
Bone, Joint, and Muscle Infections in Children
This article covers the most common types of deep infections in children and includes the ways doctors identify and treat them.
Does an ACL Injury Require Surgery
This article is intended to assist patients in making the best-informed decision possible regarding the management of ACL injury.
What to do if you think your joint replacement is infected
A small percentage of patients undergoing joint replacement surgery may develop an infection after the operation. This article covers how this happens, what the signs and symptoms of infection are, how infections are treated, and how to prevent infections.
Deciding whether to have spine surgery
Orthopaedic surgeons encourage “shared decision-making” when it comes to treating patients, because the doctor and patient each provide information needed to make a decision about surgery.
What Can I Do After Knee Replacement Surgery? When to Return to Normal Activity
The suggestions here will help you enjoy your new knee while you safely resume your daily activities.
Ankle sprains: what’s normal and what’s not?
Ankle sprains are the most common sports injury. Learn what's normal and what isn't when you have a sprained ankle.
Forearm Fractures in Children
A child's bones heal more quickly than an adult's, so it is important to treat a forearm fracture promptly—before healing begins—to avoid future problems.
Stay Active, Healthy, and Strong in 50s, 60s, 70s, and Beyond
No matter your age, it’s never too late to stay vibrant and improve your heart health, strength, balance, and mobility by maintaining an active lifestyle.
How to Exercise When You Work in Manual Labor
Balancing a physically demanding job with fitness can be a challenge. But with the right workouts, you can learn how to find time for exercise.
Tips for Taking Care of Your Prosthetic Limb
The following tips can go a long way toward keeping minor problems from turning into a crisis.
25 Foods for Strong Bones
Here are 25 foods that will supply you with those essential nutrients when included in a balanced diet.
Best Exercises for Bone Health With RA
If you take corticosteroids for your RA, it's a good idea to step up your exercise to help keep your bones strong.
What May Cause Foot Pain After Running
Foot pain is a common ailment among runners and also one that can be confusing because the causes and treatments for the pain can vary widely.
Master Dry Needling: Level 1 For PT’s & AT’s
October 4th–6th, 2019: Albuquerque, NM | Limited Spots | Enroll…
New Mexico Orthopaedics Announces Relocation of Main Campus
New state-of-the-art facility opening December 2019 at Winrock Town Center.
Exercises to Head Off a Painful Rotator Cuff Injury
Strengthening these group of muscles can help enhance the stability of this important joint and help you avoid injury.
How to Tell if Your Toe is Broken
Learning to recognize the symptoms and treatment of a broken toe is important. If a broken toe is left untreated, it can lead to problems that may affect your ability to walk and run.
Fast food linked to poorer bone development in early years
Living in a neighborhood where there is greater access to fast food outlets may affect bone development in early childhood.
Osteoporosis: Investigating the role of a common antibacterial chemical
A recent study finds a relationship between a chemical that is in a wide array of personal care products and a reduction in bone mineral density.
Sleep: The Surprising Reason You May Not Be Losing Weight
If weight loss is important to you, add a good night's sleep to your to-do list!
How to Stay Active in Warm Weather
When the temperature goes up in the summer months, exercising outside can become challenging. Even heat-loving, sun-seeking exercisers can become overheated when the sun is beaming down in the heat of the day.
17 Ways To Relieve Your Hip Pain At Night
In this post we’ll talk about 17 tried-and-true methods for relieving your pain. After, we’ll discuss some of the more common causes of hip pain in more detail.
4 Tips For Senior Citizens Recovering From Knee Surgery
Both partial and total knee replacement surgery require preparation beforehand to ensure that patients and their caregivers are ready for the recovery process.
Orthopedic Shoes: What To Look for When Buying
How do you find an orthopedic shoe that fits properly and provides adequate support, without falling prey to commercial claims by shoe stores and manufacturers that may have no scientific basis?
Top 10 Most Common Sports Injuries
Brian McEvoy, PT, UnityPoint Health, counts down the most common sports injuries, from the least common to the most common, along with possible causes, treatments and recovery strategies.
Physical Therapy For Lower Back Pain – 10 Best Exercises For Relief
When you have a sedentary lifestyle, there are several problems that you might suffer. One of the most common issues is a problem with the lower back, which can be excruciatingly painful. Thankfully, a few easy exercises can offer relief.
Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery Timeline
The surgical procedure to repair a torn rotator cuff is sometimes the easiest and most straightforward aspect of treatment. Here is a timeline of the major steps following rotator cuff surgery.
Does Weight Loss Affect Knee Pain?
Knee pain is one of the most common complications of being overweight or obese. If you’re among the millions of people who experience chronic knee pain, even a small weight loss can help reduce pain and lower the risk of osteoarthritis (OA).
What are the symptoms of a hairline fracture?
What is a hairline fracture?
A hairline fracture, also known…
A hairline fracture, also known…
Elbow Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
Overhand throwing places extremely high stresses on the elbow. In baseball pitchers and other throwing athletes, these high stresses are repeated many times and can lead to serious overuse injury.
Water Polo Study Highlights Head Injury Risk
Water polo players appear to face similar head injury risks as athletes in better-known sports, a new study finds.
More Than Just Joints: How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Rest of Your Body
The inflammation that characterizes RA can impact organs and systems, too.
Types of Joint Surgery: Understanding Your Joint Procedure Options
This guide to common surgical options can help you have an informed discussion with your doctor about which type is best for you.
Kid’s Sports Injuries: The Numbers are Impressive
Sports injuries are the second leading cause of emergency room visits for children and adolescents, and the second leading cause of injuries in school.
The Best Exercises for Spinal Cord Injury Survivors
Here are some things to keep in mind for improving fitness post-injury:
Taming the pain of sciatica: For most people, time heals and less is more
Although sciatica can be extremely painful, in many cases it is best to try to manage the pain while the body heals on its own.
Tailoring Exercise to Your Age
Exercise is a great way to stay youthful and even turn back the clock on aging. If you're new to exercise or simply want a fitness reboot, here are ideas by the decade.
How long is the Recovery Period After Shoulder Surgery
While the procedure can be performed with minimal invasion using an arthroscope, there is usually an extensive recovery period which can last for up to six months.
How Does a Surgeon Fix Scoliosis?
Most scoliosis surgeons agree that children who have very severe…
16 Ways You May Be Hurting Your Joints
Your joints link bones together so you can bend your knees, wiggle your hips, and move your body. Learn how you might be preventing your joints from working their best.
Scoliosis Treatment, Causes, Symptoms & Surgery
Medical Author: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD | Medical Editor: Melissa…
Step-by-Step Exercises for a Stronger Back
Are you neglecting or even unaware of the muscles in your back? If so, you're putting yourself at risk.
What is Knee Arthroscopy? Benefits, Preparation, and Recovery
In this article, learn more about what to expect from knee arthroscopy.
Back surgery: When is it a good idea?
Back pain is extremely common, and surgery often fails to relieve it. Find out why your back hurts and whether surgery might help.
Pinched Nerve in the Elbow or Arm
A pinched nerve happens when too much pressure is placed against a nerve by bones, tendons, muscles, or cartilage.
The 7 Faces of Neck Pain
Article Featured on Harvard Health
If you're bothered by neck…
If you're bothered by neck…
Exercise helps prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis
Exercise helps to prevent the degradation of cartilage caused by osteoarthritis, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of London.
What’s the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?
Learn the main differences between the two common types of arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Blood Clot Symptoms: How to Tell if You Have One
We describe different places in your body you can get a blood clot, and what symptoms that might mean it's happening to you.
Experiencing Hip Pain? Learn How to Know When It’s Serious and When It’s Not
The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. This ball-and-socket joint -- the body's largest -- fits together in a way that allows for fluid movement.
ACL Injuries in Children and Adolescents
Children and adults are different anatomically and physiologically in many ways. Knee injuries in children and adolescents frequently demonstrate these differences.
Swollen Ankles and Feet – Causes & Treatments
Feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could signal a serious health problem.
Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy
Protecting your bone health is easier than you think. Understand how diet, physical activity and other lifestyle factors can affect your bone mass.
Congratulations to Dr. Tripuraneni from ABQ The Magazine!
Dr. Krishna Tripuraneni is not just one of the most respected…
What can cause pain in the hand or wrist?
Persistent or reoccurring pain in the hand may be the sign of an underlying condition.
Exercise Might Slow Colon Cancer’s Advance
BY STEVEN REINBERG
Exercise has countless benefits, even…
Exercise has countless benefits, even…
Walking, Not Riding, Boosts Health in Golfers With Knee Woes
Walking the golf course instead of riding in a cart offers…
The Key to a Longer Life: Exercise More
Men are living approximately 10 years longer and women about seven years longer. But how can we maintain this positive trend, or even better, increase both the quantity and quality of those years?
An Expert’s Guide to Avoiding Back Pain
Back pain is a common problem in the United States, but there are ways to protect yourself, an expert says.
Everyday ‘Triggers’ May Bring on A-Fib Episodes, Study Finds
Many older Americans are diagnosed with the irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, or "a-fib." Now, research suggests that everyday foods, drinks or activities might trigger episodes of the stroke-linked condition.
How Inactivity and Junk Food Can Harm Your Brain
By Dennis Thompson | Featured on US News
If you're in your…
If you're in your…
Could Neck-Strengthening Prevent Some Concussions?
BY ROBERT PREIDT | Article Featured on US News
Boosting athletes'…
Boosting athletes'…
Physical Therapy Can Keep Sports Injuries at Bay
Physical therapy helps people recover from sports injuries, but it also can help prevent them, an expert says.
Strengthen Your Deltoids to Help Prevent Shoulder Injuries
For a study scientists from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse evaluated popular shoulder exercises to see which were most effective.
Exercise Injury Prevention: Protecting Your Ankles
Article Featured on US News By Len Carter
Guarding against…
Guarding against…
‘Extreme’ Exercise No Danger to Middle-Aged Hearts: Study
Middle-aged men who partake in extreme exercise are not putting their heart health at risk, a new study contends.
Why It’s Harder to Lose Weight as You Age
Lift weights, learn to cook and monitor your caloric intake to shed pounds.
4 Exercises for a Better Back
By Len Canter | Featured on US News
To strengthen your…
To strengthen your…
Questions to Ask Before You Have Anesthesia
What to expect and how to prepare for procedures that involve these powerful pain blocking drugs.
3 Conditioning Exercises to Support Your Hips
To support your hip joints, you need to strengthen the muscles that support them. This can help prevent or relieve hip pain and guard against injury.
What Are the Best Exercises for Older Adults
Gentle movement that's easy to incorporate may help you live longer and healthier.
‘Coaxing’ stem cells to form new bone tissue
By Maria Cohut | Article Featured on Medical News Today
New…
New…
Top 10 Best Diets Ranked
Not all diet plans are nutritious and safe. U.S. News rankings rate each diet’s healthiness.
Eating for Your Bones
Bones are living, breathing organs that need proper feeding to thrive.
Flexibility: A Must at Every Age
Flexibility is a component of all types of movement — from everyday activities to the most rigorous exercises. Being flexible helps you stay mobile and avoid injury.
Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail and What You Should Do Instead
Did you look forward to the holidays for a short rest to recharge your batteries, reflect upon your business and then start planning for the new year?
What to do with a Torn ACL
Learn about ACL injuries and become a more educated athlete so you know when to seek medical attention and can return to your sport as soon as possible.
5 Signs of a Torn Rotator Cuff
Early diagnosis and orthopedic treatment can help prevent loss of strength or motion.
6 Best Ice Packs For Knee Replacement Surgery (Plus DIY Ice Pack)
Article Featured on Knee Replacement Discovery
Icing the…
Icing the…
Why Does My Hip Hurt? 8 Causes of Hip Pain & Problems
If your hips are sore, here is a rundown of what might be causing your discomfort and how to get hip pain relief.
Everything You Need to Know About Hip Pain Caused by Running
Hip pain is a common injury that plagues many athletes, especially…
Relieving Arthritis Pain With Heat or Cold Therapy
It won’t provide lasting pain reduction, but it does offer quick relief.
Common Orthopedic Injuries & Conditions Frequently Asked Questions
This article provides a brief overview regarding the most common orthopedic injuries and conditions along with frequently asked questions.
Healthy Joints for a Lifetime
Remarkable advances are being made every day in the world of orthopedic health and disease treatment—our bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and related connective tissues.
9 Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving does not have to sabotage your weight. With a little know-how, you can satisfy your desire for traditional favorites and still enjoy a guilt-free Thanksgiving feast.
Stem Cell Clinics Sell Bogus ‘Cures’ for Knee Pain
Stem cell clinics are charging big money for knee arthritis "cures" and making extravagant claims about their therapies.
A Patient’s Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Know the basics on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment to help as you battle the disease.
Avoid Common Winter Injuries with These Helpful Tips
Preventing winter injuries is possible, and you can enjoy the season without unnecessary pain and stiffness. Read on to discover information about winter back injuries, winter shoulder injuries, and — most importantly — health and safety tips to avoid any orthopedic winter injuries.
Better cardiorespiratory fitness leads to longer life
Elite performers had an 80 percent reduction in mortality risk when compared to lower performers
Is a Pinched Nerve Causing Your Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain can develop from a variety of sources. One common cause of shoulder pain is a pinched nerve in the upper spine. Learn more about the signs & symptoms of a pinched shoulder nerve.
5 Best Low Impact Cardio Exercises for People with Bad Knees
Anyone with a knee injury, new or old, will know how easy it is to feel it flair up with extreme cardio. We caught up with Lorraine Furmedge, Fitness First PT Ambassador, to find out the best workouts and exercises for bad knees.
Teal Pumpkins Mark Allergy Safe Halloween Stops
The Teal Pumpkin Project strives to include everyone in this national night out for children, and it’s heartwarming
What to Expect After Knee Surgery
After your surgery, there are a variety of things you need to know for your safety, recovery and comfort.
Healthy Aging: Preserving Your Bones and Joints
Whether you’re a young adult, baby boomer or senior, here’s what you can do now.
What Does It Feel Like When You Have a Blood Clot?
If you’re even slightly concerned you might have one, call your doctor right away. Symptoms of blood clots can vary. Read on to learn about some of the symptoms that may indicate a blood clot.
11 Things Your Orthopedic Specialist Wants You to Know
Original Article By healthgrades.com
Insights from the Bone…
Insights from the Bone…
FALL PREVENTION FOR OLDER ADULTS
Original Article By healthcare.utah.edu
Falls are a serious…
Falls are a serious…
MRI sees the lesions that flag future knee pain
Original Article By Futurity.com
Factors that indicated study…
Factors that indicated study…
Bone Scans and Bone Health Screenings
Original Article By WebMD
A bone density scan can detect thinning…
A bone density scan can detect thinning…
NUTRITION TO AID INJURY RECOVERY
Original Article By Carolyne Whelan
As a culture, we Americans…
As a culture, we Americans…
10 Natural Ways to Build Healthy Bones
Original Article By Healthline
Building healthy bones…
Building healthy bones…
After Years of Paralysis, A Man Walks the Length of a Football Field
Original Article By Emily Willingham | Scientific Journal
An…
An…
What is joint replacement surgery?
Original Article: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal…
Why Maintaining Bone Health Starts in Youth
What our children do for their bone health now – like exercising…
How Do Broken Bones Heal?
Original Article By Hallie Levine
Bones are flexible enough…
Bones are flexible enough…
What Is Physical Therapy? How to Feel and Function Better
Original Article by WebMD Medical Reference
Your doctor…
Your doctor…
Ice or Heat: How to Treat Common Injuries
Original Article By John Donovan at WebMD
That sports-filled…
That sports-filled…
6 Everyday Habits That Could Hurt Your Bone Health
Original Article By Carina Wolff
Most of us don't spend too…
Most of us don't spend too…
Soy milk, tofu can boost women’s bone health, says study
Original Article By Deccanchronicle.com
They not only counter…
They not only counter…
Exercises with impact benefit bone health
Original Article By Medicalxpress.com
Osteoporosis is associated…
Osteoporosis is associated…
Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy
Original Article By Mayo Clinic Staff
Protecting your bone…
Protecting your bone…
All you need to know about jaw popping
Original Article By Jayne Leonard
Jaw popping refers to a…
Jaw popping refers to a…
Take it Outside: Fun Summer Workouts
Take advantage of the warm weather and switch up your training by trying one of these outdoor summer workouts.
The Link Between Weight Loss and Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of the most common complications of being overweight or obese. If you’re among the millions of people who experience chronic knee pain, even a small weight loss can help reduce pain and lower the risk of osteoarthritis.
What are shin splints?
The term shin splints describes pain felt along the inner edge of your shin bone. Shin splints often occur in people engaging in moderate-to-heavy physical activity and are due to repetitive stress on the bones, muscles, and joints.
Inactivity Can Quickly Trigger Diabetes in Seniors
A new study finds short stretches of inactivity can unlease diabetes in older adults at risk for the blood-sugar disease.
Food and Your Bones — Osteoporosis Nutrition Guidelines
The food that you eat can affect your bones. Learn about foods that are rich in calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients in this handy food chart.
Avoid Shoulder Pain at Work
Chronic shoulder pain often stems from prolonged, repetitive, or awkward movements. Learn how to lower your risk of developing RSIs and shoulder pain at work.
9 Best Types of Exercise for Older Adults
Stay strong, be safe, and maintain your independence by integrating these top fitness options into your training plan.
When Arthritis Causes Neck Pain – Treatment Options and Prevention Tips
Two types of arthritis commonly lead to neck pain: cervical spondylosis and rheumatoid arthritis. With both types, it's joint damage that causes pain and discomfort in your neck.
Is Your Ankle Sprained or Broken? How to Tell The Difference
The symptoms of an ankle sprain are a lot like a fracture, but you’ll need to know which injury you have so you can heal the right way.
4 Common Causes of Wrist Pain, and How to Fix Them
If you're experiencing wrist pain, find out if you have one of these four common wrist ailments.
Why Does My Hip Hurt? 8 Causes of Hip Pain
If your hips are sore, here is a rundown of what might be causing your discomfort and how to get hip pain relief.
What Is Tennis Elbow?
Doctors know the condition as lateral epicondylitis. The rest of us call it “tennis elbow.” Tennis elbow is a common injury that will usually heal with minor treatment, but you have to give it time and rest.
Causes of Lower Back Pain
Examine the most common causes of lower back pain including muscle strain, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis and more.
Orthopedic Warning: Beware of Boot Camp Fitness Classes
An orthopedic surgeon warns of injury risks associated with the popular, so-called boot camp class.
How to Treat a Crick in the Neck
A crick in the neck makes the neck feel stiff and less mobile than usual. Some people report that a crick also feels like something in the neck needs to pop into place.
A crick in the neck can be temporary or chronic. It is often painless but may be connected to the chronic neck or shoulder pain.
In this article, we look at what causes a crick in the neck, as well as what treatment options are available.
A crick in the neck can be temporary or chronic. It is often painless but may be connected to the chronic neck or shoulder pain.
In this article, we look at what causes a crick in the neck, as well as what treatment options are available.
The Difference Between Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains, while sometimes used interchangeably, are not the same thing. A sprain is an injury to a ligament, the tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bone. Ligament injuries involve a stretching or a tearing of this tissue.
A strain, on the other hand, is an injury to either a muscle or a tendon, the tissue that connects muscles to bones.
Depending on the severity of the injury, a strain may be a simple overstretch of the muscle or tendon, or it can result in a partial or complete tear.
A strain, on the other hand, is an injury to either a muscle or a tendon, the tissue that connects muscles to bones.
Depending on the severity of the injury, a strain may be a simple overstretch of the muscle or tendon, or it can result in a partial or complete tear.
When it Comes to Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis, More is Better
Researchers previously showed that overweight and obese individuals with knee osteoarthritis can reduce pain by 50% and significantly improve function and mobility with a 10% or more weight loss over an 18-month period. The investigators' latest findings, which are published in Arthritis Care & Research, reveal that a 20% or more weight loss has the added benefit of continued improvement in physical health-related quality of life along with an additional 25% reduction in pain and improvement in function.
Bursitis: Understanding Inflammation of the Bursa
Every person has hundreds of bursa found throughout the body. The normal function of a bursa is to decrease friction between two surfaces that move in different directions. The bursa is a slippery, fluid-filled sac. Normally, the bursa is thin and contains a small amount of fluid.
A bursa is found where there is a movement of a joint causing two tissues to rub against each other.
For example, behind the elbow or in front of the knee, there is a bursa to allow the skin to move without rubbing against the bone. These movements should be smooth and effortless.
A bursa is found where there is a movement of a joint causing two tissues to rub against each other.
For example, behind the elbow or in front of the knee, there is a bursa to allow the skin to move without rubbing against the bone. These movements should be smooth and effortless.
Arthritis and Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is one of the most commonly performed procedures…
UNM Ortho Alumni Golf Tournament 2018
New Mexico Orthopaedics was proud to participate in the UNM…
The Important Link Between Exercise and Healthy Bones
Exercise is known to increase bone density and improve bone health. However, not all exercise is equal when it comes to building strong, healthy bones or preventing osteoporosis; some forms may decrease bone density, even in elite athletes.
What Types of Exercise Promote Bone Density?
Researchers from the Bone & Joint Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Center at the University of Michigan reviewed research as far back as 1961 to determine what impact exercise has on bone density and bone health.
What Types of Exercise Promote Bone Density?
Researchers from the Bone & Joint Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Center at the University of Michigan reviewed research as far back as 1961 to determine what impact exercise has on bone density and bone health.
Worried about breaking a hip? There might be something better than calcium.
Vitamin supplement companies want you to believe their products stave off disease. They can save you from heart attacks and broken bones and common colds. Or at least they say they can. But too often, those claims aren’t based on scientific studies, and consumers are left either mislead or unsure of what can actually help them.
Luckily, we have a panel of people whose job is to evaluate the evidence for interventions like vitamin supplements. They’re called the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and they just released their latest judgment: calcium and vitamin D probably don’t help the elderly stave off broken bones. The one thing that they think will do the trick? Exercise.
Here’s what you need to know.
Luckily, we have a panel of people whose job is to evaluate the evidence for interventions like vitamin supplements. They’re called the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and they just released their latest judgment: calcium and vitamin D probably don’t help the elderly stave off broken bones. The one thing that they think will do the trick? Exercise.
Here’s what you need to know.
What are the Main Functions of the Muscular System?
The muscular system consists of various types of muscle that each play a crucial role in the function of the body.
Muscles allow a person to move, speak, and chew. They control heartbeat, breathing, and digestion. Other seemingly unrelated functions, including temperature regulation and vision, also rely on the muscular system.
Keep reading to discover much more about the muscular system and how it controls the body.
Muscles allow a person to move, speak, and chew. They control heartbeat, breathing, and digestion. Other seemingly unrelated functions, including temperature regulation and vision, also rely on the muscular system.
Keep reading to discover much more about the muscular system and how it controls the body.
How Muscles Regulate their Oxygen Consumption
A new study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that an enzyme called FIH determines how muscles consume oxygen. Without the enzyme, the need for oxygen increases during physical exercise. The finding is of potential significance to elite athletes, who have been found to have higher levels of FIH in their muscles than others. The study is published in the scientific journal Cell Metabolism.
When you exercise, your muscles consume oxygen to produce energy, until the level of oxygen drops below a particular threshold. Subsequently, energy is generated by the process of anaerobic metabolism, which does not require oxygen. However, this leads to the production of lactic acid and eventually exhaustion and cramping. In a new study, researchers demonstrate that the enzyme FIH (Factor Inhibiting HIF) is a key to how this switch-over happens.
When you exercise, your muscles consume oxygen to produce energy, until the level of oxygen drops below a particular threshold. Subsequently, energy is generated by the process of anaerobic metabolism, which does not require oxygen. However, this leads to the production of lactic acid and eventually exhaustion and cramping. In a new study, researchers demonstrate that the enzyme FIH (Factor Inhibiting HIF) is a key to how this switch-over happens.
7 Ways to Cope With the Emotional Stress of an Injury
Coping with the stress of an injury requires both physical and psychological resilience. Sports injury recovery typically focuses on physical rehab, but it's also important to include sports psychology techniques to help recover mentally and emotionally.
Athletes react to injuries with a wide range of emotions which may include denial, anger, sadness, and even depression.
An injury often seems unfair to anyone who has been physically active and otherwise healthy. Although these feelings are real, it’s important to move beyond the negative and find more positive strategies to cope with this setback. In many cases dealing gracefully with an injury helps an athlete become more focused, flexible, and resilient.
Here are some sports psychology strategies you can use for faster injury recovery.
Athletes react to injuries with a wide range of emotions which may include denial, anger, sadness, and even depression.
An injury often seems unfair to anyone who has been physically active and otherwise healthy. Although these feelings are real, it’s important to move beyond the negative and find more positive strategies to cope with this setback. In many cases dealing gracefully with an injury helps an athlete become more focused, flexible, and resilient.
Here are some sports psychology strategies you can use for faster injury recovery.
Caring for Someone With Arthritis
Caring for a friend or family member with arthritis can be a challenging—yet rewarding—experience. Your loved one may have difficulty managing various components of the disease process, and being available as a trusted ally in their care can make a positive difference. But what are the best ways to help someone with arthritis?
If you have arthritis, then you know how the stiffness and pain can limit your ability to move and function properly.
The pain from arthritis can prevent you from walking properly, using your hands and arms, and enjoying your normal work and recreational activities. Encouraging family members and friends to help with your care can ensure that you manage your condition well and remain functionally independent as long as possible.
If you have arthritis, then you know how the stiffness and pain can limit your ability to move and function properly.
The pain from arthritis can prevent you from walking properly, using your hands and arms, and enjoying your normal work and recreational activities. Encouraging family members and friends to help with your care can ensure that you manage your condition well and remain functionally independent as long as possible.
What is the Best Thing for Stiff Joints?
Many people experience stiff joints as they age. Others may experience joint stiffness due to medical conditions and lifestyle choices. Sometimes, people can treat stiff joints at home.
Many people who experience joint stiffness tend to feel it after sitting for prolonged periods or after first waking up. Some people experience a mild discomfort that goes away after moving again. Others find that the stiffness lasts longer and is more uncomfortable.
Many people who experience joint stiffness tend to feel it after sitting for prolonged periods or after first waking up. Some people experience a mild discomfort that goes away after moving again. Others find that the stiffness lasts longer and is more uncomfortable.
Exercises That Are Easy On Your Joints
Having rheumatoid arthritis doesn’t give you a pass…
How Much Exercise Is Enough?
How much exercise is enough? Short answer: It depends.
"How much exercise is enough for what?" asks David Bassett Jr., PhD, a professor of exercise physiology at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He explains that, before you make a decision on how much you need, you should have a good idea of your exercise goal or goals: Are you exercising for physical fitness, weight control, or as a way of keeping your stress levels low?
For general health benefits, a routine of daily walking may be sufficient, says Susan Joy, MD, co-director of the Kaiser Permanente Sports Medicine Center in Sacramento and team physician for the Sacramento Kings.
If your goal is more specific — say, to lower your blood pressure, improve your cardiovascular fitness, or lose weight — you'll need either more frequent exercise or a higher intensity of exercise.
"How much exercise is enough for what?" asks David Bassett Jr., PhD, a professor of exercise physiology at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He explains that, before you make a decision on how much you need, you should have a good idea of your exercise goal or goals: Are you exercising for physical fitness, weight control, or as a way of keeping your stress levels low?
For general health benefits, a routine of daily walking may be sufficient, says Susan Joy, MD, co-director of the Kaiser Permanente Sports Medicine Center in Sacramento and team physician for the Sacramento Kings.
If your goal is more specific — say, to lower your blood pressure, improve your cardiovascular fitness, or lose weight — you'll need either more frequent exercise or a higher intensity of exercise.
5 Lifestyle Steps for Better Bone Health
If your doctor says you have thinning bones -- osteopenia or osteoporosis-- it's critical to take steps to slow the progression of this disease.
Calcium, exercise, no smoking, no excess drinking, bone density tests -- all these are necessary, says Kathryn Diemer, MD, professor of medicine and osteoporosis specialist at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
"These are basic things that all women should do," Diemer tells WebMD. But they’re especially important for women with low bone density. While you can never regain the bone density you had in your youth, you can help prevent rapidly thinning bones, even after your diagnosis.
Here’s a breakdown of five lifestyle steps to help you on the road to better bone health.
Calcium, exercise, no smoking, no excess drinking, bone density tests -- all these are necessary, says Kathryn Diemer, MD, professor of medicine and osteoporosis specialist at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
"These are basic things that all women should do," Diemer tells WebMD. But they’re especially important for women with low bone density. While you can never regain the bone density you had in your youth, you can help prevent rapidly thinning bones, even after your diagnosis.
Here’s a breakdown of five lifestyle steps to help you on the road to better bone health.
5 Common Running Injuries and How to Heal Them
If you come across a group of runners on the street, in a coffee shop or on an online forum, chances are they’re discussing one of three things: hydration issues, running schedules or injuries, says Joe English, a multi-sport athlete and coach in Portland, Oregon. And, if the topic is injuries, chances are there’s little consensus on, say, how long the sufferer should rest, whether to soothe it with ice or a foam roller and which practitioner to see. “Running injuries are super common, but there’s a lot of different information out there about how you deal with them,” English says. Here, he and other experts set the record straight.
Foot Anatomy and Physiology
The human foot is incredibly complex in its structure and function. This brief overview provides a basic understanding of foot anatomy and physiology as it relates to some of the more common sports injuries, such as fractures, ankle sprains, and plantar fasciitis.
Children Are as Fit as Endurance Athletes
Children not only have fatigue-resistant muscles, but recover very quickly from high-intensity exercise -- even faster than well-trained adult endurance athletes. This is the finding of new research published in open-access journal Frontiers in Physiology, which compared the energy output and post-exercise recovery rates of young boys, untrained adults and endurance athletes. The research could help develop athletic potential in children as well as improve our understanding of how our bodies change from childhood to adulthood -- including how these processes contribute to the risk of diseases such as diabetes.
What are the Symptoms of a Broken Foot?
Injuries to the feet are common and can sometimes result in broken bones. Being able to recognize the symptoms of a broken foot can help determine how serious it is and when to see a doctor.
This article looks at the causes and symptoms of a broken foot, and when to seek medical help. It also discusses first aid, diagnosis and treatment, recovery, and prevention tips.
This article looks at the causes and symptoms of a broken foot, and when to seek medical help. It also discusses first aid, diagnosis and treatment, recovery, and prevention tips.
Is Your Child Ready for Sports?
Sports readiness means that a child has the physical, mental, and social skills to meet the demands of the sport. While general guidelines can help you select a sport based on age, it’s important to remember that children develop at different rates. Children are more likely to enjoy and succeed in sports when they have the physical, mental, and social skills required by the sport.
3 Ways to Make Healthy Habits Stick
How many times have you set lofty weight-loss goals at the start of a new year and given up on them just a few weeks later? Or maybe you vowed to kick poor eating habits once and for all but slipped back into your old ways soon after. Resolutions offer a lot of promise, but they tend to fizzle out when a challenge arises or motivation wanes. So what exactly makes lasting change so hard?
The simple answer is that we are creatures of habit. It takes energy and intention for our brains to pause and think about doing things differently. Consider the behaviors and skills that are so ingrained in you now as an adult, such as brushing your teeth or driving a car. When you first started doing them, you had to really think about how to do them.
Want to start making steps toward real change? Try these simple tips to make new habits stick.
The simple answer is that we are creatures of habit. It takes energy and intention for our brains to pause and think about doing things differently. Consider the behaviors and skills that are so ingrained in you now as an adult, such as brushing your teeth or driving a car. When you first started doing them, you had to really think about how to do them.
Want to start making steps toward real change? Try these simple tips to make new habits stick.
Exercise for Your Bone Health
Vital at every age for healthy bones, exercise is important for treating and preventing osteoporosis. Not only does exercise improve your bone health, it also increases muscle strength, coordination, and balance, and it leads to better overall health.
Brain Differences in Athletes Playing Contact vs. Noncontact Sports
A study from researchers at Indiana University in the journal NeuroImage: Clinical has found differences in the brains of athletes who participate in contact sports compared to those who participate in noncontact sports.
The differences were observed as both groups were given a simple visual task. The results could suggest that a history of minor but repeated blows to the head can result in compensatory changes to the brain as it relates to eye movement function. Or it could show how the hundreds of hours that contact sport players spend on eye-hand coordination skills leads to a reorganization of the brain in the areas dedicated to eye movements.
The differences were observed as both groups were given a simple visual task. The results could suggest that a history of minor but repeated blows to the head can result in compensatory changes to the brain as it relates to eye movement function. Or it could show how the hundreds of hours that contact sport players spend on eye-hand coordination skills leads to a reorganization of the brain in the areas dedicated to eye movements.
7 Ways to Improve Bone Health After Age 50
Were you a wild child – drinking, smoking and eating badly in your younger years? If so, you might be at risk for osteoporosis. Here’s how to prevent additional bone density loss in 7 simple steps...
The excesses of youth – smoking, drinking and starving yourself skinny – are now showing up as bone loss and osteoporosis in women.
About 8 million women in the U.S. have osteoporosis, and 30 million more may get the disease, which can cause bones to break with something as harmless as a sneeze, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF).
But even if you’ve abused your body in the past, you still have time to ensure bone health with simple changes, like getting enough vitamin D, eating more fresh fruits and veggies and, yes, adding some weight if you’re too thin.
Read on for doctor-recommended tips.
The excesses of youth – smoking, drinking and starving yourself skinny – are now showing up as bone loss and osteoporosis in women.
About 8 million women in the U.S. have osteoporosis, and 30 million more may get the disease, which can cause bones to break with something as harmless as a sneeze, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF).
But even if you’ve abused your body in the past, you still have time to ensure bone health with simple changes, like getting enough vitamin D, eating more fresh fruits and veggies and, yes, adding some weight if you’re too thin.
Read on for doctor-recommended tips.
13 Best Quit-Smoking Tips Ever
To get motivated, you need a powerful, personal reason to quit. Choose a reason that is strong enough to outweigh the urge to light up.
Osteoarthritis: Could Researchers Have Found the Key to Prevention?
A new study may have revealed a possible new prevention and treatment strategy for osteoarthritis, which is one of the most common and debilitating age-related diseases in the United States.
Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in San Diego, CA, reveal that proteins called FoxO are key for joint health.
By boosting the levels of these FoxO proteins, they believe that it might be possible to treat osteoarthritis, or even stop the disease from developing.
Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in San Diego, CA, reveal that proteins called FoxO are key for joint health.
By boosting the levels of these FoxO proteins, they believe that it might be possible to treat osteoarthritis, or even stop the disease from developing.
Exercise Your Arthritis
Exercise to get healthy. It’s a no brainer, right? What if you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from some form of arthritis? The prospect of engaging in regular exercise may seem daunting, but it may be a great treatment option for those with arthritis.
More than likely, you or someone you know suffers from some form of arthritis. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 23 percent of all American adults (more than 54 million people) have arthritis.
Dr. Sharad Lakhanpal, president of the American College of Rheumatology and a board certified rheumatologist in Dallas, says the challenges are both mental and physical when arthritis sufferers first approach exercise as a treatment for their condition.
More than likely, you or someone you know suffers from some form of arthritis. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 23 percent of all American adults (more than 54 million people) have arthritis.
Dr. Sharad Lakhanpal, president of the American College of Rheumatology and a board certified rheumatologist in Dallas, says the challenges are both mental and physical when arthritis sufferers first approach exercise as a treatment for their condition.
Molecular Response of Muscle to Different Types of Exercise Identified
Exercise in the future could be customized for individuals based on genomics, according to a study by Arizona State University (ASU) and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope.
For years, scientists have studied the effects of different types of exercise on the human body, but never before at this level of molecular precision, according to the TGen-ASU study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
For years, scientists have studied the effects of different types of exercise on the human body, but never before at this level of molecular precision, according to the TGen-ASU study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Bone Health for Life: Health Information Basics for You and Your Family
Our bones support us and allow us to move. They protect our brain, heart, and other organs from injury. Our bones also store minerals such as calcium and phosphorous, which help keep our bones strong, and release them into the body when we need them for other uses.
There are many things we can do to keep our bones healthy and strong. Eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin D, getting plenty of exercise, and having good health habits help keep our bones healthy.
But if we don’t eat right and don’t get enough of the right kinds of exercise, our bones can become weak and even break. Broken bones (called fractures) can be painful and sometimes need surgery to heal. They can also cause long-lasting health problems.
But the good news is that it is never too late to take care of your bones.
There are many things we can do to keep our bones healthy and strong. Eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin D, getting plenty of exercise, and having good health habits help keep our bones healthy.
But if we don’t eat right and don’t get enough of the right kinds of exercise, our bones can become weak and even break. Broken bones (called fractures) can be painful and sometimes need surgery to heal. They can also cause long-lasting health problems.
But the good news is that it is never too late to take care of your bones.
Bone Marrow Edema in Lower Spine is Common in Young Athletes
New research indicates that young recreational and elite athletes commonly accumulate excess fluid in the bone marrow around the joint that connects the spine with the pelvis. The Arthritis & Rheumatologyfindings may help define what amount of fluid detected on imaging tests may be considered 'background noise' in physically active healthy individuals compared with patients who have axial spondyloarthropathy (axial Spa), an inflammatory disease with low back pain as its main symptom.
The research was conducted to improve the diagnosis of axial Spa, which most commonly affects people in their teens and 20s, especially young men. Bone marrow edema, or the accumulation of excess fluid in bone marrow, in the sacroiliac joint is an inflammatory process thought to play a major role in the disease. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can detect bone marrow edema and structural changes in the sacroiliac joint when patients begin to experience pain, but there is ongoing debate about what constitutes a positive MRI for the diagnosis of axial SpA early in the course of the disease.
The research was conducted to improve the diagnosis of axial Spa, which most commonly affects people in their teens and 20s, especially young men. Bone marrow edema, or the accumulation of excess fluid in bone marrow, in the sacroiliac joint is an inflammatory process thought to play a major role in the disease. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can detect bone marrow edema and structural changes in the sacroiliac joint when patients begin to experience pain, but there is ongoing debate about what constitutes a positive MRI for the diagnosis of axial SpA early in the course of the disease.
Dr. Douglas Allen – Albuquerque’s Top Orthopedic Doctor
What drew you to your speciality?
When entering medical school,…
When entering medical school,…
What’s New in Knee Osteoarthritis Treatments?
Knee osteoarthritis is very common, especially as people…
Sports Injury Prevention Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
More American children are competing in sports than ever before. Sports help children and adolescents keep their bodies fit and feel good about themselves. However, there are some important injury prevention tips that can help parents promote a safe, optimal sports experience for their child.
Differentiating Bone Pain and Joint Pain
It's not uncommon for people with arthritis to say that they feel achy or that their bones hurt. Are they really experiencing bone pain, or is it joint pain? What's the difference?
Generally, bone pain is less common than joint pain or muscle pain. Bone pain can be caused by injury, such as traumatic injury that causes a fracture. Bone pain also can occur with bone cancer, cancer that has metastasized to the bone, osteomyelitis (i.e., infection of the bone), osteoporosis, Paget's disease of bone, leukemia, or disrupted blood supply associated with sickle cell anemia.
Generally, bone pain is less common than joint pain or muscle pain. Bone pain can be caused by injury, such as traumatic injury that causes a fracture. Bone pain also can occur with bone cancer, cancer that has metastasized to the bone, osteomyelitis (i.e., infection of the bone), osteoporosis, Paget's disease of bone, leukemia, or disrupted blood supply associated with sickle cell anemia.
Basic Knee Injury Prevention
Prevention of knee injuries, whether acute (knee ligament sprains) or chronic (knee tendonitis, bursitis, or the management of arthritis) is a frequent question to any fitness and health practitioner.
Regardless of the exercise program or the age or gender of the participant, there are key points that should be addressed. First, a flexibility program incorporated into an exercise program is usually a good start. Second, a strength program (regardless of your current muscle strength) will typically work to prevent injury. Third, it is important, based on your level of fitness, any other surrounding health issues, or other previous injuries or current injuries or health issues that the correct exercises are chosen, and when they are, that overtraining is avoided. Lastly, as all of these are considered, make sure to consider proper equipment and technique. When in doubt, consult health and fitness experts or a sports medicine physician.
The following recommendations are designed for knee injury prevention, not performance enhancement.
Regardless of the exercise program or the age or gender of the participant, there are key points that should be addressed. First, a flexibility program incorporated into an exercise program is usually a good start. Second, a strength program (regardless of your current muscle strength) will typically work to prevent injury. Third, it is important, based on your level of fitness, any other surrounding health issues, or other previous injuries or current injuries or health issues that the correct exercises are chosen, and when they are, that overtraining is avoided. Lastly, as all of these are considered, make sure to consider proper equipment and technique. When in doubt, consult health and fitness experts or a sports medicine physician.
The following recommendations are designed for knee injury prevention, not performance enhancement.
Reversing Severe Bone Loss
A possible 'first-line' treatment for a rare bone loss disease has been identified by a research team led by Tohoku University in Japan. The research findings, published in the journal Molecular Cell, could also provide insight into treating age-related osteoporosis.
10 Natural Ways to Build Healthy Bones
Building healthy bones is extremely important. Minerals are incorporated into your bones during childhood, adolescence and early adulthood. Once you reach 30 years of age, you have achieved peak bone mass.
If not enough bone mass is created during this time or bone loss occurs later in life, you have an increased risk of developing fragile bones that break easily. Fortunately, many nutrition and lifestyle habits can help you build strong bones and maintain them as you age. Here are 10 natural ways to build healthy bones.
If not enough bone mass is created during this time or bone loss occurs later in life, you have an increased risk of developing fragile bones that break easily. Fortunately, many nutrition and lifestyle habits can help you build strong bones and maintain them as you age. Here are 10 natural ways to build healthy bones.
Heavy Bones, Low Body Weight: New Link Between Bone Cells and Blood Sugar Level Found
Bone cells do not just form new bone, they also influence the blood sugar level. Leuven scientists have now discovered a new mechanism that controls this link. The metabolism of bone cells determines how much sugar they use; if the bone cells consume more sugar than normal, this can lower the glucose level in the blood. This research may contribute to future therapies for conditions such as osteoporosis and diabetes.
Body and Soul: Bone-Building Action
If you are a woman, you start losing bone density in your late 30s, and it can go downhill from there.
In fact, your risk of getting osteoporosis during your lifetime is a huge 50%.
But you don’t have to be a runner or heavy-duty weight lifter to build bone mass. Any weight-bearing activity—walking up the stairs, carrying a baby or a load of groceries—can help prevent bone loss.
In fact, your risk of getting osteoporosis during your lifetime is a huge 50%.
But you don’t have to be a runner or heavy-duty weight lifter to build bone mass. Any weight-bearing activity—walking up the stairs, carrying a baby or a load of groceries—can help prevent bone loss.
Ball Games and Circuit Strength Training Boost Bone Health in Schoolchildren
The type of exercise that children get in school does make a difference, according to a major Danish study. Schoolchildren 8 to 10 years old develop stronger bones, increased muscular strength and improved balance when ball games or circuit training are on the timetable.
What is Tendinosis?
Tendinosis is a chronic tendon injury. It is a common condition but is often misdiagnosed as tendinitis.
In this article, learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for tendinosis, as well as what makes it different from tendinitis.
In this article, learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for tendinosis, as well as what makes it different from tendinitis.
Young Athletes: Injuries And Prevention
High profile events like the Olympics bring the hope that witnessing and celebrating dedicated athletes at the top of their game, will inspire young people to take up sport and physical activities that help them develop confidence, lead more satisfying lives, and not least, secure long-term health by reducing their risk for developing chronic illness like diabetes, obesity, cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
But unfortunately, if they don't take appropriate measures, young athletes can instead, end up in pain, on a different path to poor health, due to avoidable sport injury.
But unfortunately, if they don't take appropriate measures, young athletes can instead, end up in pain, on a different path to poor health, due to avoidable sport injury.
2018 Economic Impact Study – New Mexico Physicians Boost State’s Economy
Physicians add opportunity, growth and prosperity to the New Mexico's economy by creating 47,688 jobs and generating $8.0 billion in economic activity, according to a new report, “The Economic Impact of Physicians in New Mexico” released today by the New Mexico Medical Society and the American Medical Association.
Study Proves ‘Muscle Memory’ Exists at a DNA Level
A study led by researchers at Keele University has shown for the first time that human muscles possess a 'memory' of earlier growth -- at the DNA level.
Periods of skeletal muscle growth are 'remembered' by the genes in the muscle, helping them to grow larger later in life.
Periods of skeletal muscle growth are 'remembered' by the genes in the muscle, helping them to grow larger later in life.
Orthopedic Disorders
Anything that is concerned with muscles, ligaments and joints is considered orthopedic. Disorders are ailments, injuries or diseases that cause knee problems, whiplash, dislocated shoulder, torn cartilages, foot pain and fibromyalgia. These are only a few of the known orthopedic disorders. There are as many treatments for orthopedic disorders as there are problems and injuries in the muscles, ligaments and joints.
Why Bones Might Hold the Secret to Weight Loss
Scientists have found an entirely new mechanism by which our body measures and influences our weight. This "gravitostat" is thought to reside in our bones and may offer new treatment avenues for obesity.
In recent years, the link between spending long periods of time sitting down and obesity have been confirmed repeatedly.
Extended periods of sedentarism may even increase the risk of death from all causes.
The interaction between prolonged sitting and obesity does not seem particularly surprising; obesity follows naturally from less exercise.
In recent years, the link between spending long periods of time sitting down and obesity have been confirmed repeatedly.
Extended periods of sedentarism may even increase the risk of death from all causes.
The interaction between prolonged sitting and obesity does not seem particularly surprising; obesity follows naturally from less exercise.
Healthy Aging: Preserving Your Bones and Joints
Paul Schneider, 90, of Palm Harbor, Florida, starts his morning exercise with 100 situps. A couple golf matches a week, plus weight and aerobic workouts at his fitness club, also keep him flexible and strong.
Schneider stays slender and watches what he eats. He drinks water, not soda. He takes Tums for calcium, as well as fish oil and vitamin D supplements. He was never sedentary, either as a sales manager in the emerging computer industry or as a father of four. "I have fortunately – knock on wood – never broken a bone," he says.
As aging conspires to chip away at your bone and joint health, experts explain what you can do to maintain these through every phase of life:
Schneider stays slender and watches what he eats. He drinks water, not soda. He takes Tums for calcium, as well as fish oil and vitamin D supplements. He was never sedentary, either as a sales manager in the emerging computer industry or as a father of four. "I have fortunately – knock on wood – never broken a bone," he says.
As aging conspires to chip away at your bone and joint health, experts explain what you can do to maintain these through every phase of life:
Correct Warm-Up Reduces Soccer Injuries in Children by Half
A warm-up program developed specially for children reduces soccer injuries by around 50 percent. Sports scientists from the University of Basel reported these findings in the academic journal Sports Medicine. A total of 243 teams comprising around 3,900 children from four European countries took part in the study.
The characteristics of soccer injuries in children differ from those seen in young people and adults. "For example, children are more likely to suffer broken bones or injuries to the upper extremities," says sports scientist Dr. Oliver Faude from the University of Basel. Until now, however, epidemiological data on soccer injuries in this age group has been scarce.
The characteristics of soccer injuries in children differ from those seen in young people and adults. "For example, children are more likely to suffer broken bones or injuries to the upper extremities," says sports scientist Dr. Oliver Faude from the University of Basel. Until now, however, epidemiological data on soccer injuries in this age group has been scarce.
US Arthritis Prevalence is Much Higher Than Current Estimates
New research indicates that the prevalence of arthritis in the United States has been substantially underestimated, especially among adults
Improving Success of Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery
Hip and knee replacement surgery are some of the most common orthopedic surgeries offered. Every year, hundreds of thousands of patients undergo hip replacement or knee replacement for treatment of severe arthritis of their joints. Surgical treatment of arthritis with a joint replacement is one of the most successful surgical interventions, but there are complications that can occur, and when complications do occur they can be very serious. Complications may include ongoing pain, wound healing problems, stiffness, infection, and other problems.
Intense Strength Training Benefits Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Mass
Exercise is known to be beneficial to bone health but there is reluctance to use high intensity programs in older women with low bone mass because of the risk of fracture or other injury. A new Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study found that only 30 minutes twice a week of high intensity resistance and impact training improved functional performance and bone density, structure, and strength in postmenopausal women with low bone mass, without adverse effects.
Why Do Our Bones Need Calcium?
From the day you’re born, your bones are being built with calcium to make them stronger.
Calcium makes bones as strong as steel!
When your body makes new bone tissue, it first lays down a framework of collagen. Then, tiny crystals of calcium from your blood spread throughout the collagen framework. The hard crystals fill in all the nooks and crannies. Calcium and collagen work together to make bones strong and flexible.
Calcium makes bones as strong as steel!
When your body makes new bone tissue, it first lays down a framework of collagen. Then, tiny crystals of calcium from your blood spread throughout the collagen framework. The hard crystals fill in all the nooks and crannies. Calcium and collagen work together to make bones strong and flexible.
Studies reveal characteristics of bone, tendon injuries incurred by Olympic athletes
Female athletes participating in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro were more likely to experience bone stress injuries in their lower extremities while competing in track and field compared to other events. In addition, tendon abnormalities similarly were most common in track and field athletes, however they most frequently involved the shoulder, Achilles and patellar tendons.
These findings, which are published in two separate studies in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, are the first to report epidemiological data on bone stress injuries and tendon abnormalities detected at the Olympic Games. They were conducted in collaboration with researchers from New York, Pennsylvania, Switzerland, Norway, France, Germany and Brazil.
These findings, which are published in two separate studies in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, are the first to report epidemiological data on bone stress injuries and tendon abnormalities detected at the Olympic Games. They were conducted in collaboration with researchers from New York, Pennsylvania, Switzerland, Norway, France, Germany and Brazil.
Bones: The Basics
Bones are more than just the scaffolding that holds the body together. Bones come in all shapes and sizes and have many roles. In this article, we explain their function, what they are made of, and the types of cells involved.
Despite first impressions, bones are living, active tissues that are constantly being remodeled.
Bones have many functions. They support the body structurally, protect our vital organs, and allow us to move. Also, they provide an environment for bone marrow, where the blood cells are created, and they act as a storage area for minerals, particularly calcium.
Despite first impressions, bones are living, active tissues that are constantly being remodeled.
Bones have many functions. They support the body structurally, protect our vital organs, and allow us to move. Also, they provide an environment for bone marrow, where the blood cells are created, and they act as a storage area for minerals, particularly calcium.
How an MRI Machine Works for Orthopedics
MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. In actuality, the proper name for this study is a nuclear magnetic resonance image (NMRI), but when the technique was being developed for use in health care the connotation of the word "nuclear" was felt to be too negative and was left out of the accepted name.
MRI is based on the physical and chemical principles of nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR), a technique used to gain information about the nature of molecules. Here's what you should know about MRI machines, and what to expect if you are getting an MRI.
MRI is based on the physical and chemical principles of nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR), a technique used to gain information about the nature of molecules. Here's what you should know about MRI machines, and what to expect if you are getting an MRI.
New Study Shows Effects of Obesity on Knee Dislocations
A new study of more than 19,000 knee dislocation cases in the U.S. between 2000 and 2012 provides a painful indication of how the nation's obesity epidemic is changing the risk, severity, and cost of a traumatic injury.
"Obesity greatly increases the complications and costs of care," said lead author Dr. Joey Johnson, orthopedic trauma fellow at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and a physician at Rhode Island Hospital. "As the rate of obesity increases, the rate of knee dislocations increases. The total number of patients who are obese is increasing, so we are seeing more of these problems."
"Obesity greatly increases the complications and costs of care," said lead author Dr. Joey Johnson, orthopedic trauma fellow at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and a physician at Rhode Island Hospital. "As the rate of obesity increases, the rate of knee dislocations increases. The total number of patients who are obese is increasing, so we are seeing more of these problems."
Your bones affect your appetite — and your metabolism!
Your skeleton is much more than the structure supporting your muscles and other tissues. It produces hormones, too. And Mathieu Ferron knows a lot about it. The researcher at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) and professor at Université de Montréal's Faculty of Medicine has spent the last decade studying a hormone called osteocalcin. Produced by our bones, osteocalcin affects how we metabolize sugar and fat.
In a recent paper in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, Ferron's team unveiled a new piece of the puzzle that explains how osteocalcin works. The discovery may someday open the door to new ways of preventing type 2 diabetes and obesity.
In a recent paper in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, Ferron's team unveiled a new piece of the puzzle that explains how osteocalcin works. The discovery may someday open the door to new ways of preventing type 2 diabetes and obesity.
The Most Common Soccer Injuries
Soccer injuries are generally defined as either cumulative (overuse) or acute (traumatic) injuries.
Overuse injuries occur over time due to stress on the muscles, joints and soft tissues without proper time for healing. They begin as a small, nagging ache or pain, and can grow into a debilitating injury if they aren't treated early.
Acute or traumatic injuries occur due to a sudden force, or impact, and can be quite dramatic.
Overuse injuries occur over time due to stress on the muscles, joints and soft tissues without proper time for healing. They begin as a small, nagging ache or pain, and can grow into a debilitating injury if they aren't treated early.
Acute or traumatic injuries occur due to a sudden force, or impact, and can be quite dramatic.
How Height Happens: Hundreds of Genetic ‘Switches’ That Affect Height
It's been understood for decades that a host of factors -- everything from pre- and post-natal health, nutrition, and genetics -- play a role in determining height, but efforts to untangle the complex web of factors that contribute to height have long been stymied.
That picture, however, is becoming clearer, thanks to the work of Harvard scientists.
That picture, however, is becoming clearer, thanks to the work of Harvard scientists.
Is it a Broken Toe?
Although the bones in the toes are small, they play an essential role in walking and balance. Their crucial role in everyday life means that a broken toe can be inconvenient and extremely painful.
Although some people believe that there is nothing to be done about a broken toe, this is not always the case. In fact, most toe fractures should be evaluated by a health professional. If left untreated, a broken toe can lead to painful problems later.
Toe injuries are common, so it is a good idea to know the symptoms of a broken toe and when to see a doctor.
Although some people believe that there is nothing to be done about a broken toe, this is not always the case. In fact, most toe fractures should be evaluated by a health professional. If left untreated, a broken toe can lead to painful problems later.
Toe injuries are common, so it is a good idea to know the symptoms of a broken toe and when to see a doctor.
Could Vitamin D Help to Keep Rheumatoid Arthritis at Bay?
After studying immune cells taken from the joints of people with rheumatoid arthritis, scientists have found that once the disease sets in, some types of cell lose their sensitivity to vitamin D.
The team — which comprised researchers from University College London and the University of Birmingham, both in the United Kingdom — reports the new findings in the Journal of Autoimmunity.
The team — which comprised researchers from University College London and the University of Birmingham, both in the United Kingdom — reports the new findings in the Journal of Autoimmunity.
What Are the Benefits of Strong Bones?
Bone and tooth enamel are the hardest mineral substances in your body. Most people know the value of strong teeth, but how many consider the value of strong bones until a problem develops? Strong bones do much more than provide strength, balance and support for your body; they also enable better posture to improve your appearance and make you look and feel more youthful.
What is a Hairline Fracture?
Hairline or stress fractures are tiny cracks on a bone that often develop in the foot or lower leg. It is common for hairline fractures to occur as a result of sports that involve repetitive jumping or running.
Hairline fractures may also occur in the upper limb and are often related to falls or accidents.
Hairline fractures usually develop gradually as a result of overuse, as opposed to larger bone fractures or breaks that are mostly caused by acute traumas, such as a fall. While hairline fractures may heal with sufficient rest, they can be painful and last several weeks.
Hairline fractures may also occur in the upper limb and are often related to falls or accidents.
Hairline fractures usually develop gradually as a result of overuse, as opposed to larger bone fractures or breaks that are mostly caused by acute traumas, such as a fall. While hairline fractures may heal with sufficient rest, they can be painful and last several weeks.
Bad Break: Osteoporosis-Related Bone Fractures Linked to Air Pollution
Exposure to air pollution is associated with osteoporosis-related loss of bone mineral density and risk of bone fractures, according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Their findings are published in The Lancet Planetary Health.
The researchers are the first to document high rates of hospital admissions for bone fractures in communities with elevated levels of ambient particulate matter (PM2.5), a component of air pollution, with risk of bone fracture admissions greatest in low-income communities. The findings, from a study of osteoporosis-related fracture hospital admissions among 9.2 million Medicare enrollees in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic between 2003-2010, suggest that even a small increase in PM2.5 concentrations would lead to an increase in bone fractures in older adults.
The researchers are the first to document high rates of hospital admissions for bone fractures in communities with elevated levels of ambient particulate matter (PM2.5), a component of air pollution, with risk of bone fracture admissions greatest in low-income communities. The findings, from a study of osteoporosis-related fracture hospital admissions among 9.2 million Medicare enrollees in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic between 2003-2010, suggest that even a small increase in PM2.5 concentrations would lead to an increase in bone fractures in older adults.
5 Ways I Build Strong Bones Without Dairy
Believe it or not, you can get all of the calcium your body needs without ever touching a glass of cow’s milk. I'm not a huge fan of milk because, among its many problems, studies show that dairy can stall fat loss and exacerbate skin conditions like acne.
“Despite what those milk-mustachioed celebrities in those ‘Got Milk?’ ads have been telling us for years, humans have no nutritional requirement for milk, and it may be doing us more harm than good because of all the sugar even plain nonfat milk contains,” wrote Dr. David Ludwig in a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics.
“Despite what those milk-mustachioed celebrities in those ‘Got Milk?’ ads have been telling us for years, humans have no nutritional requirement for milk, and it may be doing us more harm than good because of all the sugar even plain nonfat milk contains,” wrote Dr. David Ludwig in a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics.
8 Tips to Fix Your Posture at Work
For the average working American, it is common to sit a minimum of eight hours a day and a majority of that behind a computer. I frequently see patients with neck and back pain that are not related to a specific injury, but rather from spending many hours at their desk (which usually involves using a computer). Sitting for extended periods of time can lead to a variety of health issues, including fatigue, muscle and joint pain.
Do you spend a lot of time behind a desk? If so, make sure your chair and work station are set up to fit you properly and influence good posture. Here are a few tips to help get you started:
Do you spend a lot of time behind a desk? If so, make sure your chair and work station are set up to fit you properly and influence good posture. Here are a few tips to help get you started:
If You Tear a Knee Ligament, Arthritis Is Likely to Follow in 10 Years
When Jason Lalli tore his left anterior cruciate ligament at age 26, he thought he would be fine as soon as he had his knee repaired. As a soccer player who competed through college and then on recreational teams, he knew that A.C.L. injuries could be debilitating but also that orthopedists could fix them.
He figured that he would miss a season, but that he could play and coach the game he loved for the rest of his life.
Four years later, his knee began to ache, and the pain became more constant over time, nagging almost “like a toothache,” he said. Within about another year, Lalli’s doctor did more work on the knee and gave him bad news: He had arthritis.
He figured that he would miss a season, but that he could play and coach the game he loved for the rest of his life.
Four years later, his knee began to ache, and the pain became more constant over time, nagging almost “like a toothache,” he said. Within about another year, Lalli’s doctor did more work on the knee and gave him bad news: He had arthritis.
Why does the top of my foot hurt?
The foot has a complex set of tendons, muscles, joints, and bones that enable it to work properly, as well as withstand walking, standing, and other everyday movements. Many health conditions and injuries, however, can upset the foot's movement and balance, causing problems and pain.
‘Leave’ Raking Back Pain Behind with These 7 Tips
Autumn brings colder weather, fall sports, and colorful foliage on the trees.
The changing season also brings new chores and outdoor work, along with the potential for injuries while accomplishing these tasks. Leaf raking is one such task, with injuries ranging from strained back muscles to twisted knees.The following tips can help make leaf raking a breeze this autumn.
The changing season also brings new chores and outdoor work, along with the potential for injuries while accomplishing these tasks. Leaf raking is one such task, with injuries ranging from strained back muscles to twisted knees.The following tips can help make leaf raking a breeze this autumn.
Why the Shoes You Wear Can Affect Knee Osteoarthritis
When shopping for shoes, it's not all about style, especially if you have osteoarthritis of the knee. Your choice of footwear can affect the load or stress put on your knee joint and, consequently, knee osteoarthritis.
Researchers have analyzed high-heel shoes, moderate-heel shoes, arch supports, and walking barefoot. A specialized shoe (the Mobility shoe) has even been designed that mimics walking barefoot.
Researchers have analyzed high-heel shoes, moderate-heel shoes, arch supports, and walking barefoot. A specialized shoe (the Mobility shoe) has even been designed that mimics walking barefoot.
What is a Bone Spur? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
A bone spur, also known as an osteophyte, is a benign, bony outgrowth that develops along the edges of a bone. Although bone spurs can form on any bone in the body, they are typically found on joints: where two or more bones come together. It's also not uncommon for a bone spur to develop where muscles, tendons and ligaments attach to bones.
12 Foods to Boost Bone Health
If you've been diagnosed with osteoporosis you know you need to lots of vital nutrients, like calcium and vitamin D. Turns out breakfast may be the best time to give your bone health a lift. Most of the foods and beverages now fortified with calcium are start-your-day kinds of tastes: Orange juice. Milk. Cereal.
Sure, the USDA puts baked herring at the top of the list of calcium-rich food. But who knows a good recipe for that? And instant chocolate pudding is pretty high on the list -- but is that really the best nutritional advice if you're watching your weight?
So to give you a hand at getting the biggest bang for your calcium buck, WebMD put together 12 calcium-rich foods that are easy to add your diet. Try a splash of one and a pinch of another in your meals. And when you're browsing for new recipes, look for these calcium super-foods as your main ingredient.
Sure, the USDA puts baked herring at the top of the list of calcium-rich food. But who knows a good recipe for that? And instant chocolate pudding is pretty high on the list -- but is that really the best nutritional advice if you're watching your weight?
So to give you a hand at getting the biggest bang for your calcium buck, WebMD put together 12 calcium-rich foods that are easy to add your diet. Try a splash of one and a pinch of another in your meals. And when you're browsing for new recipes, look for these calcium super-foods as your main ingredient.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease
Research suggests that people who have gum disease and also have a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis benefit from having their dental problems addressed. A study published in the Journal of Periodontology showed that rheumatoid arthritis patients who received conservative treatment for their gum disease had reduced disease activity (as measured by self-assessment of function, number of swollen joints and levels of a blood inflammatory marker, ESR) compared with patients not receiving treatment for their gum disease.
NMOA Surgeon Leads Team Providing Joint Replacements for Adults Living with Arthritis
Dr. Joshua Carothers, a surgeon with New Mexico Orthopaedic…
More & More Young People Are Getting Arthritis: Here’s What You Can Do
Think arthritis only affects the elderly? Think again. By 2030, an estimated 580 million people worldwide, ages 18 and older, will have been diagnosed with the disease. Pretty eye-opening, right?
Conventional medicine tends to treat arthritis with strong, immune-suppressing medications that temporarily relieve the symptoms of the disease. Unfortunately, I've seen how these medications can also damage your gut and how they fail to truly address the root cause of the issue. This World Arthritis Day, it’s time to make a change. I’m here to tell you that there’s another way—a way that’s designed to address the underlying causes—in order to reduce inflammation without medication. Here’s how:
Conventional medicine tends to treat arthritis with strong, immune-suppressing medications that temporarily relieve the symptoms of the disease. Unfortunately, I've seen how these medications can also damage your gut and how they fail to truly address the root cause of the issue. This World Arthritis Day, it’s time to make a change. I’m here to tell you that there’s another way—a way that’s designed to address the underlying causes—in order to reduce inflammation without medication. Here’s how:
Foot pain? New study says look at hip and knee for complete diagnosis
A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Harvard Medical School suggests new guidelines may be in order for evaluating and treating lower extremity pain. Investigators set out to determine if there was a relation between foot pain and lower extremity joint pain, and they found a significant association between foot pain and knee or hip pain.
What Is a Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder is a condition that affects your shoulder joint. It usually involves pain and stiffness that develops gradually, gets worse and then finally goes away. This can take anywhere from a year to 3 years.
Your shoulder is made up of three bones that form a ball-and-socket joint. They are your upper arm (humerus), shoulder blade (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle). There’s also tissue surrounding your shoulder joint that holds everything together. This is called the shoulder capsule.
With frozen shoulder, the capsule becomes so thick and tight that it’s hard to move. Bands of scar tissue form and there’s less of a liquid called synovial fluid to keep the joint lubricated. These things limit motion even more.
Your shoulder is made up of three bones that form a ball-and-socket joint. They are your upper arm (humerus), shoulder blade (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle). There’s also tissue surrounding your shoulder joint that holds everything together. This is called the shoulder capsule.
With frozen shoulder, the capsule becomes so thick and tight that it’s hard to move. Bands of scar tissue form and there’s less of a liquid called synovial fluid to keep the joint lubricated. These things limit motion even more.
Osteoporosis: Biology behind age-related bone loss revealed
Researchers have mapped a cell mechanism that plays a key role in age-related bone loss. They suggest that the results not only shed light on the biology of osteoporosis but should also help to develop new drugs to treat the disease.
In the journal PNAS, scientists from both the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Zhejiang University in China explain how a protein called Cbf-beta is important for controlling the rate at which new bone cells replace old ones.
In the journal PNAS, scientists from both the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Zhejiang University in China explain how a protein called Cbf-beta is important for controlling the rate at which new bone cells replace old ones.
Healing Broken Bones as Quickly as Possible
Fractures, broken bones—you can call it what you wish, they mean the same thing—are among the most common orthopedic problems; about seven million broken bones come to medical attention each year in the United States. The average person in a developed country can expect to sustain two fractures over the course of their lifetime.
Despite what you may have heard, a broken bone is not worse than a fracture, they both mean the same thing.
Despite what you may have heard, a broken bone is not worse than a fracture, they both mean the same thing.
Can You Increase Your Height As An Adult?
Some people are unhappy with their height and wish they could be taller. Unfortunately for most adults, there is not much that can be done to increase height.
After age 18, most tricks to increase height will not work, even with good nutrition and exercise
However, there are ways to appear taller and prevent loss of height, which is common as people age.
After age 18, most tricks to increase height will not work, even with good nutrition and exercise
However, there are ways to appear taller and prevent loss of height, which is common as people age.
How Do Broken Bones Heal?
A fall, followed by a crack - many people are no stranger to this. Broken bones are painful, but the majority heal very well. The secret lies in stem cells and bone's natural ability to renew itself.
Many people think of bones as being solid, rigid, and structural. Bone is, of course, key to keeping our bodies upright, but it is also a highly dynamic and active organ.
Many people think of bones as being solid, rigid, and structural. Bone is, of course, key to keeping our bodies upright, but it is also a highly dynamic and active organ.
New Mexico Orthopaedics Opens After Hours Clinic
New Mexico Orthopaedics Associates (NMOA) has opened an After…
Why Finger Joints Click, Snap, and Pop
Rest assured that the most common causes of finger popping is not a problem at all. Many people can make their fingers pop, often called cracking their knuckles. The sound you hear is thought to be caused by air bubbles moving in the fluid that surrounds your joints. When there is no pain associated with finger popping, it is seldom a problem and really harmless. That being said, if your noisy finger joints are associated with pain or swelling, it's good to see your doctor for an evaluation.
4 Things You’re Doing That Are Ruining Your Joints
It used to be that joint replacements were a problem for older people. But today orthopedic surgeons are seeing people in their 40s, 50s, or younger. In fact, surgeons at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City say the number of people younger than 60 going under the knife is up at least 15% in the last 2 years. Plus, data from the National Center for Health Statistics finds the number of hip replacements more than doubled in a 10-year span, skyrocketing by 205% in people ages 45 to 54.
Children Can Develop Juvenile Arthritis
When most people think of arthritis, they don't associate it with children. The most common misconception about arthritis is that it is an old person's disease. In reality, arthritis affects people of all ages, including about 300,000 American children.
In young people and children under the age of 16, arthritis is classified differently than in adults. The course of the disease in children is usually different than in adults.
Children experience different symptoms and generally have a more favorable prognosis.
Childhood arthritis is called juvenile arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It is also referred to as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), though that is an older term.
In young people and children under the age of 16, arthritis is classified differently than in adults. The course of the disease in children is usually different than in adults.
Children experience different symptoms and generally have a more favorable prognosis.
Childhood arthritis is called juvenile arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It is also referred to as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), though that is an older term.
3 Common Shoulder Sports Injuries
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, which also makes it prone to injury. If you’re an athlete, taxing your shoulder over time with repetitive, overhead movements or participating in contact sports may put your shoulder at risk for injury.
These are three common shoulder injuries caused by sports participation:
These are three common shoulder injuries caused by sports participation:
Collagen in Cartilage Tissues Behaves Like Liquid Crystals in a Smart Phone Screen
Cartilage in our joints contains collagen which behaves a bit like the liquid crystals on a smart phone screen, according to researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
The collagen changes its crystallinity in response to physical forces, so the ordered arrangement in collagen molecules of the cartilage in our knees may be flipping from one structural state to another with every step we take.
The collagen changes its crystallinity in response to physical forces, so the ordered arrangement in collagen molecules of the cartilage in our knees may be flipping from one structural state to another with every step we take.
From Back Pain to Back Strain
Article By Daniel J. DeNoon | Featured on WebMD
Your back…
Your back…
Knee Arthritis Is On The Rise Among Young Athletes. Are You At Risk?
Arthritis—more specifically, knee arthritis—is on the rise in the United States. According to a new study of more than 2,500 skeletons, some dating back 6,000 years, the prevalence of knee arthritis has nearly doubled since 1940.
In an age when many of us rely on exercise to release stress and boost happiness, this startling statistic may send you straight from a nearby running path to your couch with a bowl of popcorn and a new season of your favorite Netflix show. But take heart: There's a lot you can do to protect yourself from arthritis.
In an age when many of us rely on exercise to release stress and boost happiness, this startling statistic may send you straight from a nearby running path to your couch with a bowl of popcorn and a new season of your favorite Netflix show. But take heart: There's a lot you can do to protect yourself from arthritis.
Certain Occupations Linked to an Increased Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
New research indicates that certain occupations may put workers at an elevated risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. The findings, which appear in Arthritis Care & Research, suggest that work-related factors, such as noxious airborne agents, may contribute to the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Best Cardio Workouts and Exercises for Bad Knees
When your knees hurt, it affects every part of your life. Chronic knee painmakes even the simplest movements, like walking up and down stairs or getting in and out of a car a challenge. And what about exercise?
If you're already in pain, the last thing you want to do is trigger more pain or make it worse with the wrong kind of exercise. Fear of more pain and injury is often what keeps pain sufferers from exercising, although some conditions will improve with different types of exercise.
If you're already in pain, the last thing you want to do is trigger more pain or make it worse with the wrong kind of exercise. Fear of more pain and injury is often what keeps pain sufferers from exercising, although some conditions will improve with different types of exercise.
New Surgical Strategy Offers Hope for Repairing Spinal Injuries
Surgery to reconnect sensory neurons to the spinal cord after a traumatic spinal injury works because offshoots from the spinal cord complete the spinal circuit.
Scientists in the UK and Sweden previously developed a new surgical technique to reconnect sensory neurons to the spinal cord after traumatic spinal injuries. Now, they have gained new insight into how the technique works at a cellular level by recreating it in rats with implications for designing new therapies for injuries where the spinal cord itself is severed.
Scientists in the UK and Sweden previously developed a new surgical technique to reconnect sensory neurons to the spinal cord after traumatic spinal injuries. Now, they have gained new insight into how the technique works at a cellular level by recreating it in rats with implications for designing new therapies for injuries where the spinal cord itself is severed.
How Do Broken Bones Heal?
A fall, followed by a crack - many people are no stranger to this. Broken bones are painful, but the majority heal very well. The secret lies in stem cells and bone's natural ability to renew itself.
Many people think of bones as being solid, rigid, and structural. Bone is, of course, key to keeping our bodies upright, but it is also a highly dynamic and active organ.
Old bone is constantly being replaced by new bone in a finely tuned interplay of the cells present. This mechanism of daily maintenance comes in handy when we are faced with a broken bone.
It allows stem cells to first produce cartilage and then create new bone to heal the break, all of which is facilitated by a finely tuned sequence of events.
Many people think of bones as being solid, rigid, and structural. Bone is, of course, key to keeping our bodies upright, but it is also a highly dynamic and active organ.
Old bone is constantly being replaced by new bone in a finely tuned interplay of the cells present. This mechanism of daily maintenance comes in handy when we are faced with a broken bone.
It allows stem cells to first produce cartilage and then create new bone to heal the break, all of which is facilitated by a finely tuned sequence of events.
Exercise in Early Life Has Long-Lasting Benefits
The researchers, from the Liggins Institute at the University of Auckland, found that bone retains a "memory" of exercise's effects long after the exercise is ceased, and this bone memory continues to change the way the body metabolises a high-fat diet, and published these results in Frontiers in Physiology.
The research team compared the bone health and metabolism of rats across different diet and exercise conditions, zeroing in on messenger molecules that signal the activity of genes in bone marrow. Rats were either given a high-fat diet and a wheel for extra exercise in their cage, a high-fat diet but no wheel, or a regular diet and no wheel. In the rats given a high-fat diet and an exercise wheel, the early extra physical activity caused inflammation-linked genes to be turned down.
The research team compared the bone health and metabolism of rats across different diet and exercise conditions, zeroing in on messenger molecules that signal the activity of genes in bone marrow. Rats were either given a high-fat diet and a wheel for extra exercise in their cage, a high-fat diet but no wheel, or a regular diet and no wheel. In the rats given a high-fat diet and an exercise wheel, the early extra physical activity caused inflammation-linked genes to be turned down.
13 Causes of Leg Cramps–and How To Stop Them
If you haven't already, you will probably experience leg cramps at some point in your life. They can hit at the worst possible moments; whether you're lying in bed at night or taking a run on the treadmill, that sharp stabbing pain can feel totally debilitating. If leg cramps, also called charley horses, persist, they can become even more irritating, perhaps knocking you off your typical exercise or sleep routine.
A leg cramp is a sharp, sudden contraction or tightening of the muscle in the calf, which usually lasts a few seconds to a few minutes. If a cramp does hit, you can ease it in the moment by stretching the muscle gently. To find a long-term solution to leg cramps, however, you might need to take a closer look at their many potential causes.
Here, experts weigh in on the major reasons you might be experiencing leg cramps, so you can keep those muscles free of charley horses for good.
A leg cramp is a sharp, sudden contraction or tightening of the muscle in the calf, which usually lasts a few seconds to a few minutes. If a cramp does hit, you can ease it in the moment by stretching the muscle gently. To find a long-term solution to leg cramps, however, you might need to take a closer look at their many potential causes.
Here, experts weigh in on the major reasons you might be experiencing leg cramps, so you can keep those muscles free of charley horses for good.
Hip, Hip, Hooray! Keep Your Hips Healthy
Article BY ANDREW HEFFERNAN | Featured on Experience Life
Strong,…
Strong,…
People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Are at Increased Risk of Joint Damage in the Neck
Yet the condition called cervical myelopathy can progress with…
Late Teen Years are Key Period for Bone Growth
The late adolescent years are an important period for gaining bone mineral, even after a teenager attains his or her adult height. Scientists analyzing a racially diverse, multicenter sample from a large, federally funded national study say their findings reinforce the importance of diet and physical activities during the late teen years, as a foundation for lifelong health.
"We often think of a child's growth largely with respect to height, but overall bone development is also important," said lead author Shana E. McCormack, MD, a pediatric researcher at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). "This study shows that roughly 10 percent of bone mass continues to accumulate after a teenager reaches his or her adult height."
"We often think of a child's growth largely with respect to height, but overall bone development is also important," said lead author Shana E. McCormack, MD, a pediatric researcher at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). "This study shows that roughly 10 percent of bone mass continues to accumulate after a teenager reaches his or her adult height."
ACL Surgery Often Successful Over Long Term
People who undergo knee surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) can expect to stay active and maintain a high quality of life, researchers report.
Activity levels may decline over time, but a new study found that those who had the knee operation could usually still play sports 10 years later.
"An active patient may view an ACL injury as devastating, but our research adds to short- and long-term studies that show a good prognosis for return to pre-injury quality of life," said the study's corresponding author, Dr. Kurt Spindler.
Activity levels may decline over time, but a new study found that those who had the knee operation could usually still play sports 10 years later.
"An active patient may view an ACL injury as devastating, but our research adds to short- and long-term studies that show a good prognosis for return to pre-injury quality of life," said the study's corresponding author, Dr. Kurt Spindler.
One Minute of Running Per Day Associated With Better Bone Health in Women
A single minute of exercise each day is linked to better bone health in women, new research shows.
Scientists from the University of Exeter and the University of Leicester found those who did "brief bursts" of high-intensity, weight-bearing activity equivalent to a medium-paced run for pre-menopausal women, or a slow jog for post-menopausal women, had better bone health.
Using data from UK Biobank, the researchers found that women who on average did 60-120 seconds of high-intensity, weight-bearing activity per day had 4% better bone health than those who did less than a minute.
Scientists from the University of Exeter and the University of Leicester found those who did "brief bursts" of high-intensity, weight-bearing activity equivalent to a medium-paced run for pre-menopausal women, or a slow jog for post-menopausal women, had better bone health.
Using data from UK Biobank, the researchers found that women who on average did 60-120 seconds of high-intensity, weight-bearing activity per day had 4% better bone health than those who did less than a minute.
Many Parents in the Dark About Concussions, Research Shows
Despite the large volume of information about sports related concussions on the Internet, many parents and guardians of young athletes have a limited understanding of concussions, according to a study co-authored by a faculty member of UTA's College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
In the study, which was published in May in the Journal of Applied Behavioral Research, Cynthia Trowbridge, an associate professor of kinesiology and athletic trainer, and co-author Sheetal J. Patel of Stanford University, found that a significant number of caregivers have a limited understanding of concussions and their impact on a child's future.
In the study, which was published in May in the Journal of Applied Behavioral Research, Cynthia Trowbridge, an associate professor of kinesiology and athletic trainer, and co-author Sheetal J. Patel of Stanford University, found that a significant number of caregivers have a limited understanding of concussions and their impact on a child's future.
5 Ways to Cope With the Changes Your Feet Undergo With Age
As our bodies shrink with age, our feet often seem to get bigger. Feet do not literally grow, orthopedists agree. Rather, over the years, tissue in our feet degenerates and ligaments become looser, which causes strain on joints and can lead to arthritis.
Conditions like diabetes can create other foot problems, says Dr. Andrew Shapiro, an orthopedist in Long Island, New York. For example, patients with diabetes could develop diabetic neuropathy, in which they lose sensation on the soles of their feet. That increases the chances of infection, because people with that condition could break the skin on the soles of their feet and not realize it.
People can take a number of steps to lessen their foot pain or mitigate the effects of diabetes, arthritis and deteriorating ligaments, Leahy and Shapiro say. Here are five:
Conditions like diabetes can create other foot problems, says Dr. Andrew Shapiro, an orthopedist in Long Island, New York. For example, patients with diabetes could develop diabetic neuropathy, in which they lose sensation on the soles of their feet. That increases the chances of infection, because people with that condition could break the skin on the soles of their feet and not realize it.
People can take a number of steps to lessen their foot pain or mitigate the effects of diabetes, arthritis and deteriorating ligaments, Leahy and Shapiro say. Here are five:
Childhood Obesity a Major Link to Hip Diseases
New research from the University, published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood journal, shows a strong link between childhood obesity and hip diseases in childhood.
Significant hip deformities affect around 1 in 500 children. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common hip disease of adolescence. The condition always requires surgery, can cause significant pain, and often leads to a hip replacement in adolescence or early adulthood.
Significant hip deformities affect around 1 in 500 children. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common hip disease of adolescence. The condition always requires surgery, can cause significant pain, and often leads to a hip replacement in adolescence or early adulthood.
Understanding Cartilage, Joints, and the Aging Process
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. Arthritis causes inflammation and pain in one or more joints in the body. OA is also known as degenerative joint disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 27 million American adults over the age of 25 have osteoarthritis. That makes OA one of the leading causes of disability in adult Americans.
10 Ways to Build Healthy Bones (and Keep Them Strong)
Bones are quite literally the support system of the body, so it’s super important to keep them strong and healthy. Bones are continuously being broken down and rebuilt in tiny amounts. Before about age 30, when bones typically reach peak bone mass (which varies from person to person), the body is creating new bone faster, but after age 30, the bone building balance naturally shifts and more bone is lost than gained.
Some people have a lot of savings in their “bone bank” because of factors including genetics, diet and how much bone they built up as teenagers. The natural depletion of bone doesn’t affect these lucky ducks too drastically. But in those with a smaller bone fortune, when the body can’t create new bone as fast as the old bone is lost, osteoporosis can set in, causing bones to become weak and brittle and allowing them to fracture more easily. The disease is most common in postmenopausal women over the age of 65 and in men over the age of 70.
Some people have a lot of savings in their “bone bank” because of factors including genetics, diet and how much bone they built up as teenagers. The natural depletion of bone doesn’t affect these lucky ducks too drastically. But in those with a smaller bone fortune, when the body can’t create new bone as fast as the old bone is lost, osteoporosis can set in, causing bones to become weak and brittle and allowing them to fracture more easily. The disease is most common in postmenopausal women over the age of 65 and in men over the age of 70.
8 Top Tips for Safe Summer Sports
Summer is a time to be outside and get active. But be safe! Avoid brain injuries as well as other serious injuries by following these important tips.
Study Reveals the Body’s Systemic Stem Cell Response to ACL Injury
You might think stem cells only exist inside a fetus, but your adult body has a stockpile of stem cells, armed and ready to respond. These remarkable cells can develop into any other type of cell, like muscle or bone or nerve cells.
Researchers know heart attacks and strokes summon these cells. They flock to your heart or brain from all over your body to help you stay alive.
But, scientists did not realize other injuries, like a torn ACL of the knee, could command the army of stem cells to deploy.
Researchers know heart attacks and strokes summon these cells. They flock to your heart or brain from all over your body to help you stay alive.
But, scientists did not realize other injuries, like a torn ACL of the knee, could command the army of stem cells to deploy.
Healthy Bones 101: A Fitness Routine to Help Fight Bone Loss
Do you need a workout that can be felt in your bones? While muscles seem to be the main focus when creating a fitness plan, our bones require just as much attention. Osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become brittle, porous and prone to breaks, affects millions of Americans each year. While a decrease in bone density is inevitable as we age, there are exercises that can help strengthen fragile bones.
To pack a power punch in the fight against osteoporosis, you’ll need a well-rounded fitness routine. Your goal is to incorporate resistance and flexibility training with weight-bearing exercises. These techniques will help perfect your balance and coordination, which are two crucial elements for preventing falls.
To pack a power punch in the fight against osteoporosis, you’ll need a well-rounded fitness routine. Your goal is to incorporate resistance and flexibility training with weight-bearing exercises. These techniques will help perfect your balance and coordination, which are two crucial elements for preventing falls.
How the Spinal Cord Works
The central nervous system (CNS) controls most functions of the body and mind. It consists of two parts: the brain and the spinal cord.
The brain is the center of our thoughts, the interpreter of our external environment, and the origin of control over body movement. Like a central computer, it interprets information from our eyes (sight), ears (sound), nose (smell), tongue (taste), and skin (touch), as well as from internal organs such as the stomach.
The spinal cord is the highway for communication between the body and the brain. When the spinal cord is injured, the exchange of information between the brain and other parts of the body is disrupted.
The brain is the center of our thoughts, the interpreter of our external environment, and the origin of control over body movement. Like a central computer, it interprets information from our eyes (sight), ears (sound), nose (smell), tongue (taste), and skin (touch), as well as from internal organs such as the stomach.
The spinal cord is the highway for communication between the body and the brain. When the spinal cord is injured, the exchange of information between the brain and other parts of the body is disrupted.
Throwing It Away- Pitching Injuries Are On The Rise
Baseball marks the end of winter and the start of spring, and as a nation, we not only delight in watching the pros, but also in watching our kids play this great game.
Unfortunately, we sports medicine doctors are seeing an increase in injuries to the throwing arm in youngsters, and many of these require surgery. Most worrisome is that the risk for developing a throwing injury was shown to increase by 36 times in adolescent pitchers who continued playing with a fatigued arm.
As a sports medicine physician and a former collegiate baseball player, I am concerned about this rise in injuries. They not only take a youngster out of commission for a game or season, but they also can have lasting effects. My team of researchers at the University of Florida is looking for ways to prevent arm injuries.
Unfortunately, we sports medicine doctors are seeing an increase in injuries to the throwing arm in youngsters, and many of these require surgery. Most worrisome is that the risk for developing a throwing injury was shown to increase by 36 times in adolescent pitchers who continued playing with a fatigued arm.
As a sports medicine physician and a former collegiate baseball player, I am concerned about this rise in injuries. They not only take a youngster out of commission for a game or season, but they also can have lasting effects. My team of researchers at the University of Florida is looking for ways to prevent arm injuries.
Are You on the Verge of Overtraining?
Subliminal (or maybe not so?) messages all around us tell to keep pushing harder; “sweat is fat crying”, or how about the more traditional “go hard or go home”. You know how we feel about taking it easy on your recovery days, and we have talked about how you can run 23% faster if you run 80% easy, but what if you have already overdone it, and you managed to avoid the dreaded “i” word, but you just feel exhausted on every run.
We know just how awful that feels:
Each coach at Runners Connect has been there before, and we want to make sure you can recognize the symptoms, so you can get back to feeling good while running as quickly as possible.
Overtraining syndrome might not be something you’ve ever thought about or even heard of, but according to Dr Mark Wotherspoon, Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine at www.spireperform.com and Southampton Football Club in the UK, it’s on the increase, especially amongst recreational and beginner runners.
We are going to show you how to self diagnose overtraining, so you can get on your way to recovery quickly.
We know just how awful that feels:
Each coach at Runners Connect has been there before, and we want to make sure you can recognize the symptoms, so you can get back to feeling good while running as quickly as possible.
Overtraining syndrome might not be something you’ve ever thought about or even heard of, but according to Dr Mark Wotherspoon, Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine at www.spireperform.com and Southampton Football Club in the UK, it’s on the increase, especially amongst recreational and beginner runners.
We are going to show you how to self diagnose overtraining, so you can get on your way to recovery quickly.
How We Feel Pain: Overview of the Nervous System
How does your brain know when you feel pain? How does it know the difference between the soft touch of a feather and a needle prick? And, how does that information get to your body in time to respond? How does acute pain become chronic pain? These are not simple answers, but with a little explanation about how the nervous system works, you should be able to understand the basics.
Are Sports Drinks Better or Worse Than Water?
Many sports drinks tout a long list of vitamins and electrolytes on their labels, which makers claim will help keep you at the top of your game during a workout. But are these drinks really better than plain old water?
In general, water is best for hydrating your body when you are working out, said Lauren Popeck, a registered dietitian at Orlando Health in Florida. But if you're exercising for more than an hour, you might consider a sports drink, particularly if you've been sweating a lot, since electrolytes are lost through sweat, Popeck said.
In general, water is best for hydrating your body when you are working out, said Lauren Popeck, a registered dietitian at Orlando Health in Florida. But if you're exercising for more than an hour, you might consider a sports drink, particularly if you've been sweating a lot, since electrolytes are lost through sweat, Popeck said.
The Seven Most Common Sports Injuries
After a sedentary work week, end-zone catches and 36-hole weekends can take their toll in common sports injuries. The seven most common sports injuries are:
Ankle sprain
Groin pull
Hamstring strain
Shin splints
Knee injury: ACL tear
Knee injury: Patellofemoral syndrome — injury resulting from the repetitive movement of your kneecap against your thigh bone
Tennis elbow (epicondylitis)
To see how to prevent and treat these common sports injuries — and to learn when it's time to look further than your medicine cabinet to treat sports injuries— read on.
Ankle sprain
Groin pull
Hamstring strain
Shin splints
Knee injury: ACL tear
Knee injury: Patellofemoral syndrome — injury resulting from the repetitive movement of your kneecap against your thigh bone
Tennis elbow (epicondylitis)
To see how to prevent and treat these common sports injuries — and to learn when it's time to look further than your medicine cabinet to treat sports injuries— read on.
Dairy-Free Diets Warning Over Risk to Bone Health
Diets which cut out dairy food could be a "ticking time bomb" for young people's bone health, a charity is warning.
A National Osteoporosis Society survey found a fifth of under-25s are cutting out or reducing dairy in their diet.
It said it was concerned many young adults were putting their health at risk by following eating fads.
Cutting out dairy can be healthy if enough calcium is consumed from other sources, such as nuts, seeds and fish.
The charity surveyed 2,000 adults, including 239 under the age of 25 and 339 aged 25-35.
A National Osteoporosis Society survey found a fifth of under-25s are cutting out or reducing dairy in their diet.
It said it was concerned many young adults were putting their health at risk by following eating fads.
Cutting out dairy can be healthy if enough calcium is consumed from other sources, such as nuts, seeds and fish.
The charity surveyed 2,000 adults, including 239 under the age of 25 and 339 aged 25-35.
How to Prevent Athletic Injury by Training Your Brain
Indeed, the brain is constantly receiving signals from our bodies and environments that can dramatically impact movement. In the case of the soccer ball, for example, your pattern of movement changes depending on how far you need to kick the ball and where you need to aim it. This two-way body-brain communication is, essentially, what exercise scientists call motor control and motor learning.
While strong motor control paired with a fierce competitive nature can distinguish top athletes, poor motor control may also be an underlying reason for faulty movement and injury. But training the input and output to the brain can improve movement in all of us. Here are four ways you can enhance your motor control – whether you want to qualify for a competitive race or simply feel more comfortable in your daily life:
While strong motor control paired with a fierce competitive nature can distinguish top athletes, poor motor control may also be an underlying reason for faulty movement and injury. But training the input and output to the brain can improve movement in all of us. Here are four ways you can enhance your motor control – whether you want to qualify for a competitive race or simply feel more comfortable in your daily life:
Knees Cracking? Could Be a Sign of Osteoarthritis
A little cracking or popping when you move your knees is normal … right?
A new study finds that it could be a sign that you could be at risk for developing knee osteoarthritis (OA) — but only if you’re in a certain age group.
The evaluation took data from nearly 3,500 people as part of the Osteoarthritis Initiative.
It concluded that grating, cracking, or popping sounds in or around the knee joints (a condition known as crepitus) may put some people at an increased risk for developing OA.
A new study finds that it could be a sign that you could be at risk for developing knee osteoarthritis (OA) — but only if you’re in a certain age group.
The evaluation took data from nearly 3,500 people as part of the Osteoarthritis Initiative.
It concluded that grating, cracking, or popping sounds in or around the knee joints (a condition known as crepitus) may put some people at an increased risk for developing OA.
Is Knee Surgery Inevitable for Women?
Arthritis is the biggest factor causing knee joint damage extensive enough that a replacement is warranted, and women are more likely to suffer arthritis than men.
No matter your gender, it’s time to think more about taking care of your knees. Sometimes the progression of arthritis makes surgery inevitable, but it’s possible to adopt lifestyle habits that help preserve the health of the knee joint and reduce or at least delay your risk for having to undergo replacement surgery.
No matter your gender, it’s time to think more about taking care of your knees. Sometimes the progression of arthritis makes surgery inevitable, but it’s possible to adopt lifestyle habits that help preserve the health of the knee joint and reduce or at least delay your risk for having to undergo replacement surgery.
High Levels of Exercise Linked to Nine Years of Less Aging at the Cellular Level
Despite their best efforts, no scientist has ever come close to stopping humans from aging. Even anti-aging creams can't stop Old Father Time. But new research reveals you may be able to slow one type of aging -- the kind that happens inside your cells. As long as you're willing to sweat.
Are Your Muscles Genetically Prepared to Run a Marathon?
For a few years, running has been fashionable. But there is a great difference between the physical demands of running a few kilometres and doing a marathon. Now Spanish researchers have concluded that genetics plays an essential role in success when completing this long distance.
11 Tips to Improve Your Bone Health
As we age, we become more at risk for developing osteoporosis, which can result in painful fractures of the hips, wrist, or spine. When a fracture occurs in the spine, it is called a compression fracture.
Considering that osteoporosis can lead to significant pain and difficulty functioning, spinal deformity, and even serious illness or death in the most severe cases, there is a clear need for increased awareness of this disease and its prevention.
Considering that osteoporosis can lead to significant pain and difficulty functioning, spinal deformity, and even serious illness or death in the most severe cases, there is a clear need for increased awareness of this disease and its prevention.
Weight Loss Can Slow Down Knee Joint Degeneration
Overweight and obese people who lost a substantial amount of weight over a 48-month period showed significantly lower degeneration of their knee cartilage, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
According to the National Institutes of Health, obesity is a risk factor for osteoarthritis. Being overweight or obese can place extra pressure on joints and cartilage, causing them to wear away. In addition, people with more body fat may have higher blood levels of substances that cause inflammation in the joints, raising the risk for osteoarthritis.
According to the National Institutes of Health, obesity is a risk factor for osteoarthritis. Being overweight or obese can place extra pressure on joints and cartilage, causing them to wear away. In addition, people with more body fat may have higher blood levels of substances that cause inflammation in the joints, raising the risk for osteoarthritis.
7 Bad Habits That Cause Back Pain
Back pain will affect about 80 percent of us at some point in our lives, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). It often results from repeated behaviors that stress your body.
If you're battling back pain now — or if you want to take steps to prevent an achy back — make an effort to avoid these seven bad habits:
If you're battling back pain now — or if you want to take steps to prevent an achy back — make an effort to avoid these seven bad habits:
Five Ways to Avoid Sports Injuries
Playing sports is a lot of fun. Getting hurt is not. Take these five steps to prevent injuries so you can stay in the game:
-Wear protective gear, such as helmets, protective pads, and other gear.
-Warm up and cool down.
-Know the rules of the game.
-Watch out for others.
-Don't play when you're injured.
Let's find out more about each of these.
-Wear protective gear, such as helmets, protective pads, and other gear.
-Warm up and cool down.
-Know the rules of the game.
-Watch out for others.
-Don't play when you're injured.
Let's find out more about each of these.
How to Take Care of Your Joints
Just as the tread on your tires wears away over time, the cartilage that cushions your joints can break down, too. It's a condition called osteoarthritis. And without enough padding, your bones will hurt when they rub against each other.
Frayed cartilage can't heal or grow back. "There's no way to reverse the arthritis once it has started," says Michaela M. Schneiderbauer, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. But you can ease the pain and protect the cartilage you still have. Use these tips to slow the damage.
Frayed cartilage can't heal or grow back. "There's no way to reverse the arthritis once it has started," says Michaela M. Schneiderbauer, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. But you can ease the pain and protect the cartilage you still have. Use these tips to slow the damage.
Aging Changes in the Bones – Muscles – Joints
Changes in posture and gait (walking pattern) are common with aging. Changes in the skin and hair are also common.
The skeleton provides support and structure to the body. Joints are the areas where bones come together. They allow the skeleton to be flexible for movement. In a joint, bones do not directly contact each other. Instead, they are cushioned by cartilage in the joint, synovial membranes around the joint, and fluid.
Muscles provide the force and strength to move the body. Coordination is directed by the brain, but is affected by changes in the muscles and joints. Changes in the muscles, joints, and bones affect the posture and walk, and lead to weakness and slowed movement.
The skeleton provides support and structure to the body. Joints are the areas where bones come together. They allow the skeleton to be flexible for movement. In a joint, bones do not directly contact each other. Instead, they are cushioned by cartilage in the joint, synovial membranes around the joint, and fluid.
Muscles provide the force and strength to move the body. Coordination is directed by the brain, but is affected by changes in the muscles and joints. Changes in the muscles, joints, and bones affect the posture and walk, and lead to weakness and slowed movement.
Common Hip Injuries in Kids
Pediatric athletes are subject to several different acute hip injuries. These injuries include problems around the growth plate and around the femur and pelvis. In some cases, acute symptoms can develop in association with previous hip conditions. Two common hip injuries are discussed below.
Back Pain in Children and Teens
Anyone who has spent time with children knows that some of them can bend themselves into positions that defy logic. A teenager may think nothing of dropping into full splits in front of the television. A child with extra flexibility may love impressing her friends by bending her thumb all the way back to her wrist.
Dexterity is a good thing. But it can go too far, even in kids. Children and teenagers can end up with chronic back pain for any number of reasons, including injuries from sports or stressing overly flexible joints. In rare cases, they may be born with spinal problems. Whatever the cause, it's important to recognize the signs of a problem.
Dexterity is a good thing. But it can go too far, even in kids. Children and teenagers can end up with chronic back pain for any number of reasons, including injuries from sports or stressing overly flexible joints. In rare cases, they may be born with spinal problems. Whatever the cause, it's important to recognize the signs of a problem.
3 Common Shoulder Sports Injuries
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, which also makes it prone to injury. If you’re an athlete, taxing your shoulder over time with repetitive, overhead movements or participating in contact sports may put your shoulder at risk for injury.
These are three common shoulder injuries caused by sports participation:
These are three common shoulder injuries caused by sports participation:
How to Pick Walking Shoes When You Have Knee Pain
You’d never go for a walk wearing high heels or flip flops, right? You might be surprised to learn that wearing the wrong walking shoes could be just as bad for your knees.
“Your shoes affect the amount of impact your knee takes with every step,” says Matt Minard, DPT, a physical therapist and orthopaedic specialist with Carolinas Healthcare System. “The right shoes are the first line of defense in dealing with knee pain.”
All walking shoes aren’t the same. They can vary in how much cushioning and support they offer. The design also affects how the shoe feels and whether it creates pressure points on the foot, which can affect your walk and, in turn, worsen knee pain.
“Your shoes affect the amount of impact your knee takes with every step,” says Matt Minard, DPT, a physical therapist and orthopaedic specialist with Carolinas Healthcare System. “The right shoes are the first line of defense in dealing with knee pain.”
All walking shoes aren’t the same. They can vary in how much cushioning and support they offer. The design also affects how the shoe feels and whether it creates pressure points on the foot, which can affect your walk and, in turn, worsen knee pain.
Inactive Teens Develop Lazy Bones
Inactive teens have weaker bones than those who are physically active, according to a new study.
Researchers with UBC and the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, at the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, measured the physical activity and bone strength of 309 teenagers over a specific four-year period that is crucial for lifelong, healthy skeletal development.
Researchers with UBC and the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, at the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, measured the physical activity and bone strength of 309 teenagers over a specific four-year period that is crucial for lifelong, healthy skeletal development.
Shoulder Pain May Be Linked To Increased Heart Disease Risk
A new study led by investigators at the University of Utah School of Medicine finds that individuals with symptoms that put them at increased risk for heart disease could be more likely to have shoulder problems, including joint pain and rotator cuff injury.
“If someone has rotator cuff problems, it could be a sign that there is something else going on. They may need to manage risk factors for heart disease,” says the study’s lead author Kurt Hegmann.
The research is published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Repeated physical stress is most frequently blamed for aggravating shoulder joints and the muscles and tendons that surround them.
“If someone has rotator cuff problems, it could be a sign that there is something else going on. They may need to manage risk factors for heart disease,” says the study’s lead author Kurt Hegmann.
The research is published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Repeated physical stress is most frequently blamed for aggravating shoulder joints and the muscles and tendons that surround them.
After a Sprain, Don’t Just Walk It Off
An estimated 28,000 ankle injuries occur daily in the United States, most of them through sporting activities, including jogging on uneven surfaces. But while no one suggests remaining sedentary to protect your ankles, experts wisely warn against purposely putting them at risk by wearing hazardous shoes or getting back in the game before an injured ankle has healed.
Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy
Protecting your bone health is easier than you think. Understand how diet, physical activity and other lifestyle factors can affect your bone mass.
10 Common Running Injuries: Prevention and Treatment
Running injuries usually happen when you push yourself too hard. The way your body moves also plays a role.
You can prevent many of them. Here's how.
You can prevent many of them. Here's how.
ACL Tears on the Rise Among Kids, Especially Girls
As kids play sports like soccer and football with more frequency and force, many are damaging their knees, a new study finds.
A common knee injury -- an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear -- has steadily increased among 6- to 18-year-olds in the United States, rising more than 2 percent a year over the last two decades, researchers report.
A common knee injury -- an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear -- has steadily increased among 6- to 18-year-olds in the United States, rising more than 2 percent a year over the last two decades, researchers report.
Protein and Carb Intake Post-Exercise Can Benefit Bone Health, Study Finds
Protein and carbohydrate intake after exercise can have a beneficial impact on bone health and could help to stave off serious injury among athletes, new research suggests.
A study led by sport scientists at Nottingham Trent University showed that drinking a protein and carbohydrate-rich solution after strenuous exercise helped decrease bone resorption – the breakdown of tissue in the bone.
It also had a small positive impact on bone formation, creating a better balance of bone turnover – which at high levels is also associated with bone loss and damage.
A study led by sport scientists at Nottingham Trent University showed that drinking a protein and carbohydrate-rich solution after strenuous exercise helped decrease bone resorption – the breakdown of tissue in the bone.
It also had a small positive impact on bone formation, creating a better balance of bone turnover – which at high levels is also associated with bone loss and damage.
Dr. Michael Archibeck Featured in Albquerque 13th Annual Top Doc Issue
The 13th Annual Top Docs Issue
For this, our 13th year, we…
For this, our 13th year, we…
Nanofibers Developed for Healing Bone Fractures
In future, it may be possible to use nanofibers to improve the attachment of bone implants, or the fibers may be used directly to scaffold bone regeneration. This would aid the healing of fractures and may enable the care of osteoporosis. This is detailed in a new dissertation.
In his doctoral research, Jani Holopainen of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Helsinki has developed processes for fibrous and thin-film biomaterials that can be used as scaffolding for bone regeneration and in other bone implants. He also studied the apparatus used for nanofiber production.
In his doctoral research, Jani Holopainen of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Helsinki has developed processes for fibrous and thin-film biomaterials that can be used as scaffolding for bone regeneration and in other bone implants. He also studied the apparatus used for nanofiber production.
Older Bones Benefit From Dairy Plus Vitamin D
A combination of vitamin D supplements and certain dairy foods may protect against age-related bone loss, a new study indicates.
Consumption of milk, yogurt and cheese was associated with higher bone mineral density in the spine and less bone loss in the hip among older adults -- but only if they also took vitamin D supplements, researchers said.
Consumption of milk, yogurt and cheese was associated with higher bone mineral density in the spine and less bone loss in the hip among older adults -- but only if they also took vitamin D supplements, researchers said.
Prevent Joint Damage From Rheumatoid Arthritis
When your rheumatoid arthritis flares up, it's important to prevent damage to your joints. Watch for signs of trouble and learn the steps to stay healthy.
Early Birds May Make Healthier Food Choices Than Night Owls
Benjamin Franklin famously extolled the virtues of early risers saying, "early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise" -- and a new study out today adds scientific data to the claim that morning people may in fact be healthier. By comparing "morning type" people with "evening type" people, researchers found that morning people ate more balanced foods overall and ate earlier in the day. Published in Obesity, the scientific journal of The Obesity Society (TOS), this is the first study of its kind to examine what and when people with different internal time clocks eat, including macronutrients like carbohydrates, protein and fat.
Increased Levels of Active Vitamin D Can Help to Optimize Muscle Strength
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have shown that increasing the levels of active vitamin D can help to optimise muscle strength in humans.
The team hope that the findings will inform the design of future supplementation studies, and begin to answer questions as to the optimal levels of vitamin D required for healthy muscles.
The study, published in PLOS ONE, builds on previous knowledge showing levels of inactive vitamin D to be associated with a lack of muscle mass.
The team hope that the findings will inform the design of future supplementation studies, and begin to answer questions as to the optimal levels of vitamin D required for healthy muscles.
The study, published in PLOS ONE, builds on previous knowledge showing levels of inactive vitamin D to be associated with a lack of muscle mass.
Diet and Bone Health
Bone is a living tissue that is constantly broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone tissue no longer keeps pace with the removal of older bone tissue.
Your risk of developing osteoporosis is affected by heritable factors beyond your control as well as non-heritable factors that you can control, most importantly nutrition and physical activity.
Your risk of developing osteoporosis is affected by heritable factors beyond your control as well as non-heritable factors that you can control, most importantly nutrition and physical activity.
Youth Soccer Coaches Can Prevent Injuries With Just 90-Minutes of Training
It's a dreaded and increasingly common diagnosis for young athletes. An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury, and the taxing rehab process that comes with it, can quickly sideline a player.
Luckily, scientific research on preventing ACL injuries and osteoarthritis is progressing. The long-term implementation of preventive training programs -- which include plyometrics (jump training), strengthening and other types of exercises to promote proper movement techniques -- has been shown to reduce injuries and improve performance.
Luckily, scientific research on preventing ACL injuries and osteoarthritis is progressing. The long-term implementation of preventive training programs -- which include plyometrics (jump training), strengthening and other types of exercises to promote proper movement techniques -- has been shown to reduce injuries and improve performance.
Lessons on Aging Well, From a 105-Year-Old Cyclist
At the age of 105, the French amateur cyclist and world-record holder Robert Marchand is more aerobically fit than most 50-year-olds — and appears to be getting even fitter as he ages, according to a revelatory new study of his physiology.
The study, which appeared in December in The Journal of Applied Physiology, may help to rewrite scientific expectations of how our bodies age and what is possible for any of us athletically, no matter how old we are.
The study, which appeared in December in The Journal of Applied Physiology, may help to rewrite scientific expectations of how our bodies age and what is possible for any of us athletically, no matter how old we are.
1.35 Million Youths a Year Have Serious Sports Injuries
Safe Kids Worldwide survey of emergency room visits shows more than a million times a year, or about every 25 seconds, a young athlete visits a hospital emergency room for a sports-related injury.
Occasional bumps and bruises are expected when kids play sports, but for more than 1.35 million children last year a sports-related injury was severe enough to send them to a hospital emergency department.
Occasional bumps and bruises are expected when kids play sports, but for more than 1.35 million children last year a sports-related injury was severe enough to send them to a hospital emergency department.
Just 45 Minutes of Exercise a Week Can Benefit Older Adults With Arthritis
Egaging in physical activity can reduce pain and help to maintain mobility and independence for older adults with arthritis, but current exercise recommendations are often unachievable for this population. Now, however, a new study finds that exercising for just 45 minutes is enough to reap the benefits.
10 Ways to Protect Your Joints
Joint pain can be a major issue when you're working out and playing sports. And while complaining about a bad back or stiff hips might typically be considered a sign of old age, it's a frequent problem regardless of age. It's time to start taking care your joints so you can enjoy life, and training, to the fullest.
Strong Bones for Life
If you're like most kids, you probably think you'll never get old. Achy joints, failing eyesight, heart attacks: These are things you won't have to deal with for a long time, right? So why worry now?
As it turns out, the choices you make now can make a big difference in how you feel later in life. I recently learned this lesson the hard way.
As it turns out, the choices you make now can make a big difference in how you feel later in life. I recently learned this lesson the hard way.
What’s Actually Happening When You Crack Your Joints
My knees crack a lot when I stand up. Should I be worried? If you're not experiencing pain or swelling, no. Experts used to think that cracking your joints caused arthritis, but the latest research shows no such link.
Joints Achy? Don’t Blame Mother Nature
Some people swear that changes in humidity, temperature, air pressure and the like trigger back pain and arthritis. But a team at the George Institute for Global Health in Newtown, Australia said it found no evidence to support that theory.
Antidepressant Use Increases Hip Fracture Risk Among Elderly
Antidepressant use nearly doubles the risk of hip fracture among community–dwelling persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.
What Can I Do to Keep My Bones Healthy?
You can take a few simple steps to prevent or slow bone loss. If you're concerned about your bone health or your risk factors for osteoporosis, including a recent bone fracture, consult your doctor.
My Child is Pigeon Toed: What Should I do?
Pigeon toe often develops in the womb or is due to genetic birth defects, so little can be done to prevent it. Here is some information on how and when to treat it.
Is Running Bad for Your Knees?
Article by Randy Dotinga | Featured on WebMD
THURSDAY, Jan.…
THURSDAY, Jan.…
Cotton Candy Machines May Hold The Answer For Building Artificial Organs
Leon Bellan set out to solve the problem of building an artificial framework of blood vessels to support vital organs using a cotton candy machine.
5 Simple Exercises for Rotator Cuff Pain
Article by Kristen Barta | Featured on Health Line
As sports…
As sports…
Mycotic Septic Arthritis of the Ankle Joint
Authors: Adam Tucker, Scott Matthews, Alister Wilson
Article…
Article…
Santa’s top 10 holiday health tips
From: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20091210/Santas-top-10-holiday-health-tips.aspx
Santa…
Santa…
Bone Spur – Topic Overview
It's usually smooth, but it can cause wear and tear or pain if it presses or rubs on other bones or soft tissues in the body.
Holiday Safety
Article Featured on Ortho Info
Many common holiday activities…
Many common holiday activities…
When Physical Therapy Can Help
Physical therapy and recovery from injury
Article Featured…
Article Featured…
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow is a type of tendinitis -- swelling of the tendons -- that causes pain in the elbow and arm. Despite its name, you can still get tennis elbow even if you've never been near a tennis court.
Knee Replacement Surgery for Arthritis
Learn more about knee replacement surgery - what it entails, how it's performed, and what to expect afterward.
Arthritis in the Knee: What You Need to Know
Arthritis of the knee can make taking a step painful. Swelling, pain, and stiffness in the joint are just some of the symptoms that can occur when a person has this condition.
Learn About Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are different than back injuries, such as ruptured disks or spinal stenosis. So what are spinal cord injuries? Learn more.
Black Friday Weekend Health & Fitness Tips: Recover From The Food Coma & Shop Healthfully
We found these great tips from the Beauty Bean and wanted to…
‘Proof of Concept’ Study Points to Possible Link Between Aerobic Exercise and Improvement in Cognitive Function in Patients With Vascular-Based Impairment
Although results are far from conclusive, a recently published "proof of concept" study points to the possibility that aerobic exercise could improve cognitive performance among older adults with a type of impairment caused by problems with blood supply to the brain.
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
About 1 child in every 1,000 develops some type of juvenile arthritis.…
When to Worry About Low Back Pain
How can you tell if your back pain is serious? This article details common types of back injuries and whether you should see a doctor for your back pain.
ACL Knee Injuries Occur More Frequently In Female Athletes
Female athletes are much more likely than males to endure serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injuries, according to Loyola University Medical Center orthopedic surgeon Dr. Pietro Tonino.
Common Knee Injuries
Common knee injuries vary from minor falls which may settle down in a few days to major accidents which may take months to recover from. The knee ligaments and cartilage are the structures most commonly damaged.
My Hip Hurts: Where’s the Pain?
Previous articles have discussed problems in the pelvis, including piriformis syndrome, sports hernia, osteitis pubis and sacroiliac (SI) dysfunction. This article will review problems in the hip joint and surrounding tissues.
The Big 7 Body Breakdowns
In an ideal runner's world, every step of every mile would be 100 percent pain-free. No aches, no twinges, no lingering soreness from yesterday's workout. The reality is that many runners constantly deal with a slight (or not so slight) disturbance—a tender foot, a tight hamstring, a whiny knee.
Study Finds New Blood Test Detects Early Stages of Osteoarthritis
Profiles of altered amino acids in the blood distinguish early stage osteoarthritis from rheumatoid arthritis and other joint diseases, study shows.
Top 4 Most Common Orthopedic Surgeries
Though every surgeon will see a variety of different patient cases that require different treatments, there are a few orthopedic procedures that tend to be the most common.
Teens Playing Through Pain, Not Taking Sports Injuries Seriously
During a high-school field-hockey game in September 2013, near her Virginia hometown, Brie Boothby was struck in the side of her head with an opponent's stick. Boothby blacked out.
5 Exercises for Rotator Cuff Pain
What is a rotator cuff injury?
As sports fans and athletes alike…
As sports fans and athletes alike…
Rotator Cuff Tears
A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain and disability among adults. In 2008, close to 2 million people in the United States went to their doctors because of a rotator cuff problem. A torn rotator cuff will weaken your shoulder. This means that many daily activities, like combing your hair or getting dressed, may become painful and difficult to do.
Torn ACL Symptoms, Recovery, & Surgery
Symptoms and signs of a torn ACL include knee pain and swelling. Recovery after surgical repair of an ACL tear may take more than nine months. Read about diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and prevention.
Top 10 Most Common Sports Injuries
Want to know what to expect next time you hit the court? Here is a countdown of the most common sports injuries, from the least common to the most common.
NM Orthopaedics Expands to Uptown
Albuquerque-based New Mexico Orthopaedics has expanded its physical therapy services to the Uptown area.
New Mexico Orthopaedics Opens New Physical Therapy Location
As part of an ongoing commitment to offer patients comprehensive and convenient orthopaedic care, New Mexico Orthopaedics has opened a new center for physical therapy in Uptown Albuquerque.
Taking a holistic approach to managing difficult stress fractures
Stress fractures and other bony stress injuries occur along a spectrum of severity which can impact treatment and prognosis. When treating these injuries, it should be borne in mind that no two stress fractures behave exactly alike.
Sports-Related Wrist and Hand Injuries: A Review
Hand and wrist injuries are common during athletics and can have a significant impact especially if initially disregarded. Due to their high level of physical demand, athletes represent a unique subset of the population.
Severe Knee Pain Linked With Less Willingness to Undergo TKR Among Uninsured Patients
Among the uninsured, severe knee pain was associated with less willingness to undergo a total knee replacement, according to recently published findings.
Does Accelerated Physical Therapy After Elective Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Facilitate Early Discharge?
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are among the most effective surgical procedures in modern medicine.
Vascular Injury in Orthopedic Trauma
Vascular injury associated with orthopedic trauma is a potentially limb- and life-threatening event that represents a challenge for every orthopedic surgeon and clinician involved in the primary care of trauma patients.
The Sprains and Strains of Sporting Injuries
Sprains and strains are some of the most common types of injuries in any sport. They involve the stretching or tearing of tissue. Sprains occur to ligaments, while strains involve muscles or tendons.
7 Injuries That Could Be Causing Your Hip Pain
Of the joints in the leg that are commonly injured in runners, hip pain often poses the most difficult diagnosis.
Spinal Cord Injury Symptoms
A spinal cord injury — damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal — often causes permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body functions below the site of the injury.
Allowing Youth Sports to be Child’s Play
The picture of youth sports today is far different from that of the early 20th century. Physical activity in the form of "free play" was a more common daily occurrence for most children then.
First Osteointegrated Surgery Performed In California
Article Featured on Orthopedics This Week
Daniel C. Allison,…
Daniel C. Allison,…
Overuse Injuries
Every year, thousands of kids suffer injuries caused by intense sport specialization and overuse. As a tutor and a medical writer, I see how students are affected. Having suffered from overuse injuries when I was a youth athlete, I also know how they feel.
Albuquerque health professionals provide life-changing surgeries in Honduras
Many people in developing countries may never have access to the quality of medical care we have here in the U.S., but thanks to two Albuquerque health professionals, dozens of people in Honduras are getting life-changing operations.
NEW PHYSICAL THERAPIST JOINING NEW MEXICO ORTHOPAEDICS
Melissa Gaethje, DPT, PT, will be joining the New Mexico Orthopaedics…
NMO CELEBRATES MEDICAL ASSISTANTS RECOGNITION WEEK
This week is National Medical Assistants Recognition Week, and…
NATIONAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY WEEK
New Mexico Orthopaedics would like to recognize National Radiologic…
CODING MANAGER CONTRIBUTES TO ARTICLE
New Mexico Orthopaedics Coding and Charge Entry Manager, Angelica…
FAREWELL TO DR. ATLER
After 31 years of helping rehabilitate patients throughout Albuquerque…
NEW MEXICO ORTHOPAEDICS IN THE COMMUNITY
New Mexico Orthopaedics is proud to support a number of local…
PHYSICIANS RECEIVE RECOGNITION IN TOP DOCS SURVEY
Doctors Michael Archibeck and Charles Pribyl were ranked second…
DR. CAROTHERS RECEIVES 2014 TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP AWARD
Dr. Joshua T. Carothers was awarded the 2014 British Traveling…
NMO TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RUN FOR THE ZOO
New Mexico Orthopaedics employees plan to run/walk at this year's…
ORTHOPAEDIC CARE ACTUALLY SAVES MONEY
One of our physicians, Dr. Joshua Carothers, recently had an…
DR. ARCHIBECK NAMED TOP ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR
Dr. Michael Archibeck was recently named Top Orthopedic Doctor…
NEW WESTSIDE CLINIC AND PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION
New Mexico Orthopaedics is excited to announce that we are opening…