6 Causes of Hip Pain in Athletes
Hip pain can prevent you from performing everyday activities, including your favorite sports. Athletes most often encounter hip pain when they play sports that have repetitive movements, but direct impacts or other injuries can also cause hip joint pain. We’re exploring hip pain, so you can understand the symptoms of common hip conditions and get […]
Why You Should Be Taking These 3 Supplements for Osteoporosis
Are you wondering if you are providing your body with the tools it needs to stay strong and healthy? Today we want to discuss why you should be taking these 3 vitamins for osteoporosis. As we age, a balanced diet becomes increasingly more important for health and wellness. The nutrients in food plays a large role […]
Dexa Scan: Bone Density Tests for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects bone health and strength, and can lead to painful fractures, a problem most often affecting people sixty years old or older. It was difficult to identify or treat the early stages of osteoporosis prior to the development of an advanced scanning technology, Dexa scan. This scan can detect fragile bones to help you […]
ACL vs. MCL Tears: What Are the Differences?
Your ACL and MCL are both ligaments in your knee. The two ligaments connect your femur (thigh bone) to your tibia (shin bone) and protect the menisci that cushion the knee joint. Knowing the signs and symptoms of a tear can help you identify which of these two ligaments is injured and receive appropriate treatment. […]
Trigger Finger Causes, Treatment, and Surgery
You may have experienced trigger finger before if you felt a “catching” sensation when bending one or more of your fingers. In this condition, tension is experienced in one of more fingers and then suddenly released while other fingers extend in one fluid motion. Frequently it is simply inconvenient or uncomfortable, but other times it […]
Why You Should Leave Your Wedding Ring Home This Summer
Telling people to leave their wedding ring at home doesn’t usually sit well. After all, you may have thousands of dollars sitting on your finger. Not only do you want to enjoy your new ring but, taking it off could mean easily losing it. So, why am I telling you to leave your fancy finger hardware […]
Types of Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries. They can happen to anyone, not just athletes. Even a simple misstep can injure your ankle during everyday activities. Understanding the types of ankle sprains can help you recognize symptoms and seek help to heal your ankle as quickly as possible. What causes a sprained ankle? […]
Tips from a Podiatrist on How to Prevent Ankle Sprains
Many of us have probably rolled our ankle before and know the symptoms associated with ankle sprains. If you’re one of the lucky few who are here because this is your first time experiencing a sprained ankle, read our blog post Symptoms of a Sprained Ankle; it includes causes, symptoms and treatment options. When you […]
Speed Skating Highlights of the 2018 Olympic Games
After an exciting two and a half weeks of action, the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea just came to a close. The Olympics are something very special to us at Heiden Orthopedics, as our very own Dr. Eric Heiden was once an Olympic athlete, too. He made history as a talented speed skater […]
Bunion Surgery: Bunionectomy Procedure & Recovery
A bunion is a painful bump that appears on the side of the big toe, and is caused by a misalignment of the neighboring joint. The condition is usually hereditary, but can be exaggerated or irritated by tight shoes or overuse. Bunions can be removed with a bunionectomy, which realigns the joint to reduce the […]