Gout is a form of arthritis that brings sudden pain and swelling in joints. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, becomes too high. While gout and diabetes are two different health problems, and some people deal with one and not the other, it’s not uncommon for patients to suffer from both. The … Read More
Bone, joint, and muscle specialists devote their practices to helping patients who experience joint problems. They have a comprehensive understanding of how your joints work and what causes joint pain, and they can provide a precise diagnosis as well as the treatment options best suited for your unique needs. Our providers will always pursue the least invasive course of treatment … Read More
Sports burnout is a response to chronic stress after the continued demands of playing a sport or doing an activity without the necessary or proper recovery periods. This can happen to any athlete, but it’s most common in younger athletes. For all athletes, parents, and coaches, it’s important to be aware of the signs and phases of burnout. There are … Read More
Maintaining a healthy weight and activity level keeps your muscles strong and can delay joint replacement. But how do you help your arthritis when it hurts to work out? Our experts say that focusing on low-impact exercise options can help keep the wear and tear on your joints to a minimum. Below are some ideas to keep you active and … Read More
If you’re among the many mountain bikers and cyclists looking to ride out the COVID-19 pandemic while staying healthy, active, safe, and working on your joint health, then our expert cycling guidelines should help you avoid a variety of injuries. Bruises, scrapes, and minor cuts are all common for cyclists, and sports medicine specialists frequently see broken collarbones and wrists … Read More
From roof repair and landscaping to the perfect do-it-yourself home décor, during COVID-19 many more are finding it fun and rewarding to complete projects at home, but DIY also comes with some safety risks. Be sure to follow the safety tips listed below to help avoid injuries when taking on a project. Use the right tools—the right way: Have the … Read More
Whether you are training over a prolonged period or playing hard during a competition, hydration can keep you at peak performance and help you avoid serious health risks. Dehydration in athletes can lead to decreased coordination, fatigue, headaches, and muscle cramps. Additional heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke, have even more severe consequences. It’s important for athletes to … Read More
In young athletes, most injuries to the meniscus are a result of trauma. The menisci are vulnerable to injuries that involve both compression and twisting across the joint, which is a common occurrence in contact sports, like football, as well as in skiing and volleyball. Meniscal injuries also commonly take place in conjunction with other knee injuries, including ACL tears. … Read More
It’s a trend happening on playing fields and basketball courts at an alarming rate: a young girl jumps or pivots and collapses in excruciating pain. In fact, teenage girls sustain serious knee injuries, like ACL tears, at much higher rates than boys playing the same sports. The environmental, hormonal, and biomechanical differences between males and females are all possible factors … Read More
Golfer’s elbow is similar to tennis elbow (both are forms of elbow tendonitis) but occurs on the inside of the elbow rather than the outside. There will be inflammation along the inner side of the elbow, where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of the elbow. Pain is typically associated with the … Read More
