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Types of Shoulder Instability: Symptoms, Tests & Treatments
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body, allowing for full rotation and a great range of motion. This mobility, however, leaves the shoulder highly susceptible to injury and resulting instability. Approximately 1% to 2% of people will suffer a shoulder dislocation in their lifetime and young athletes are at a particularly high […]
What is a hip pointer injury? Hip Pointer Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatments
Most often seen in contact sport athletes, such as football, lacrosse and hockey players, hip pointer injuries can occur in mountain athletes, too. What is a hip pointer injury? A hip pointer is a contusion of the iliac crest and/or the greater trochanteric region of the femur following a traumatic impact. Translation: A hip pointer […]
Pes Cavus: More than Just High Arches
Typically discovered in children during the first decade of life, pes cavus – or cavus foot – is prevalent in approximately 10% of adults in the U.S. What is cavus foot? Cavus foot is a condition in which the foot has an arch that is higher than normal. While cavus foot deformity varies in severity from a […]
Wrist Tendonitis: Anatomy, Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
The wrist is a complex joint that not only moves the hand back and forth and side to side but also provides strength and flexibility to the hand and transfers forces from the arm to the hand (and vice versa). Made up of multiple bones, smaller joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels, the wrist […]
What is Dancer’s Hip? Snapping Hip Syndrome Explained
Dancer’s hip, often called snapping hip syndrome or coxa saltans, is a usually painless condition that affects approximately 5% – 10% of the US population. This condition is characterized by a palpable or audible snapping or clicking in one or both hip joints. There are three main types of coxa saltans, which are categorized as either external, […]
IT Band Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Exercises
Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, hiker or someone whose work keeps them on their feet for long stretches of time, you’re likely to experience the ill effects of repetitive motion on your lower extremities at some point. One such overuse injury? IT band syndrome. What is IT band syndrome? Iliotibial band syndrome – commonly called […]
Ingrown Toenails: Symptoms, Treatments & Common Questions
The foot is a complicated system made up of 26 bones, 30 joints and more than 100 muscles, ligaments and tendons. With so many anatomical parts, it’s no wonder that the foot is incredibly easy to injure. One foot condition that is often overlooked but can have a significant impact on your quality of life? Ingrown toenails. […]
Are brachial plexus injuries serious?
The not-so-satisfying short answer: It depends. Like any other orthopedic injury, the seriousness of a brachial plexus injury depends on its cause, severity and treatment options. What is the brachial plexus? The brachial plexus is a network of five intertwined nerves that stretch from the neck, through the upper chest and into the armpit. This bundle of […]
Summer Shoulder Injuries: Swimmer’s Shoulder vs Shoulder Labral Tears
While 23% to 38% of competitive swimmers experience some form of shoulder injury every year, you don’t have to be a competitive swimmer to suffer from common shoulder overuse injuries. In fact, baseball, softball and volleyball players, as well as anyone who performs repetitive movements with their shoulders (think painters, landscapers or movers), are at risk for […]
When should you see a doctor for elbow pain?
The elbow is a fairly complex structure made up of bones and joints, ligaments and tendons, muscles and nerves. When all of these parts work together as they should, the elbow allows you to flex and extent from the joint and rotate your forearm and hand. The elbow’s main function is to provide mobility while stabilizing the […]