Getting Back Behind the Wheel Following Shoulder Replacement According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the number of shoulder replacements has increased exponentially in recent years – with statistics reporting 18,000 procedures in 2000, and a staggering 45,000 procedures in 2013. The sizeable Baby Boomer population, combined with their propensity to stay active […]
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How to Reduce the Swelling from Elbow Bursitis
Elbow bursitis is a condition that affects the thin, fluid-filled sac (known as a bursa) located at the boney tip of the elbow (also known as the olecranon). It can be a painful, nagging injury that can prevent you from carrying on your daily activities. There are many bursa sacs in our bodies, acting as […]
Five Things You Can Do to Prevent Tendonitis
Tennis elbow and other types of tendonitis can make daily tasks painful and prevent you from engaging in the sports you love. Tendonitis (also known as tendinitis) is an inflammation of a tendon, the strong, flexible bands of tissue – similar to a braided rope – that hold muscles to bones. Tendons make it possible for […]
What is Nursemaid’s Elbow?
Nursemaid’s elbow, known medically as radial head subluxation, is a common injury of early childhood – especially among children under the age of five. It is sometimes referred to as a “pulled elbow,” because it occurs when a toddler or preschooler’s elbow is pulled and partially dislocates. Dislocation means the bone shifts and slips out […]
5 Stretches to Prevent Wrist Pain at Work
Preventing Wrist Pain: It’s All in a Day’s Work Whether you’re that early riser opening the office doors, or the night owl burning the midnight oil – long, grueling days at a desk can cause persistent wrist pain. While sudden injury is sometimes the cause of wrist pain, more often than not, it’s repetitive stress […]
