Unlike many orthopaedic issues, the risk of an ACL injury or tear does not increase with age. Instead, ACL tears are most closely linked to participation in sports like soccer, basketball, lacrosse and skiing where there are bursts of activity and sharp turns and pivots. Who’s at Greater Risk for ACL Tears? ACL tears do […]
Adding Another “tool” to Fight Chronic Pain! Are you a weekend fitness warrior? Is your job physically strenuous? Are you recovering from an injury or surgery? Do you have pain that just doesn’t respond to treatment? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, then trigger point dry needling (TPDN) may be […]
Injured knee, sprained ankle, or possible broken bone? Where is the best place to get the care you need? Here’s a quick guide to help you figure out where to go in the event of an orthopaedic injury. Knowing where to go can save you significant time and money. When Should I Choose Urgent Care […]
You have a hand injury – and maybe a hand fracture – and you’re wondering what to expect from your visit to the emergency department, orthopaedic office or urgent care. Dr. Okechukwu Nwoko, a hand and wrist specialist with Wake Orthopaedics, talked us through what physicians consider when determining the treatment plan for an orthopaedic […]
An estimated 282,000 baseball-related injuries per year require treatment in hospitals, doctors’ offices or emergency rooms for players 18 years of age and younger. Injuries are a part of all sports, however, many overuse injuries are preventable. Little League Baseball and other youth baseball programs have made an effort to save young arms from overuse — […]
It is true that we see an increasing number of knee injuries in female athletes, especially in those who participate in basketball, soccer and volleyball. The ACL is one of the four major ligaments of the knee and acts as a stabilizer between the thigh (femur) and the shin (tibia), restraining forward motion of the […]
Anyone can slip and fall at any time, but winter proves to be particularly tricky. The snow and ice that the season often brings can lead to slippery conditions outside. There are certain precautions you can take, but falls can always happen regardless of preventive efforts. What Does it Feel Like? If you catch yourself […]
What do you do when that twinge in your back becomes a debilitating pain? Recline on the couch with a heating pad and wait for it to go away? For the majority of people who suffer from mid- to low back pain, it is due to a lumbar strain. Over time, the injury will get […]
Shoe gimmicks come and go. Think the kangaroo pocket shoe, Reebok pumps, heelies, Nike Air, and more recently, the rocker and five-fingered shoes. Is there any value to these most recent shoe gimmicks? The answers might surprise you. Rocker Shoe Rocker shoes are marketed to tone your buttocks, thighs and calves as well as burn […]
They come in all colors, shapes and sizes. They are organized by function in the shoe store and can cost from $20 to over $200, but do shoes really make a difference? For most people of normal activity level a general, supportive shoe that fits well will work just fine, regardless of whether they are […]
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