When it comes to common shoulder problems like rotator cuff tears, these are usually dealt with surgical repair. The rotator cuff is a grouping of ligaments which help keep the ball of your upper-arm bone in your shoulder and it can get torn away from the bone.
Arthritis is a disease that causes one or more of your joints to become inflamed. Not only does the joint slowly deteriorate, but inflammation occurs, which causes pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and a decreased range of motion.
Are you tired of suffering from chronic knee pain? Arthritis can stop you from engaging in the same activities you love, but we have the solution for you.
Knee pain is one of the most common reasons for a person to visit the doctor. Even more so, knee pain is one of the leading symptoms for people to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist.
Dealing with osteonecrosis is an everyday struggle as you fight your way through pain and discomfort. If you’re unfamiliar with the condition, osteonecrosis refers to a degenerative disease of bone cells commonly affecting the hips, knees, and areas surrounding your joints.
Wrist pain is one of those injuries that interrupts a person’s life because without the use of hands, having fun and engaging in physical activities is painful and just not possible to enjoy. Fortunately, there is a therapy available that does not involve surgery or medication.
The Associated Press reported on Monday that another high-profile player from the NBA (National Basketball Association) has received Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. According to sources, Reggie Jackson of the Detroit Pistons had a choice to undergo surgery or receive PRP injections in his left knee and in his thumb (ulnar ligament) to help him recover from some existing injuries.