Joint Preservation and Restoration Orthobiologics, PRP/Stem Cells, and Supplements Compared with other aging-related disease, arthritis has the greatest impact on activities of daily living with nearly double the prevalence and impact of coronary artery disease, which ranks a distant second. For those who have sustained a prior athletic injury such as a meniscus tear, […]
Benefits of Fitness Trackers
When it comes to getting more fit and healthier, knowledge is power. If your aim is to lose weight, you will need to increase your physical activity and of course, diet has a lot to do with it too, along with consistency and smart decisions. Medical technology has made this easier by introducing fitness trackers […]
Why Walking is Good for You
Walking is widely recommended by health and fitness gurus for its numerous health benefits. Today, there are several physical activities you can engage yourself in, but walking is one of the best of them all. This is because walking is not complicated, requires minimal or no equipment to perform, it is low impact, can be […]
Tips to Prevent Sports Injuries
Engaging in active sports can be exciting, fun, thrilling and adrenaline-generating for numerous athletes. In addition, participating actively in sports like football, volleyball, basketball, swimming, or rugby has a myriad of health benefits. Participating in active sports can result in strong bones, muscles, and tendons, strengthened immune systems, improved blood flow, reduced stress, better sleep […]
6 Most Common Sports Injuries
Engaging in daily sports activities such as rugby, tennis, football, hockey, cycling, skiing and snowboarding to name but a few can be so much fun. Nonetheless, active sportsmen/women are prone to different types of sports injuries. Here are the top 6 most common Sports Injuries Knee injuries Knee injuries are quite common with footballers, sprinters, dancers, swimmers, rugby […]
Getting ready for Orthopedic Surgery
No one wants to get hurt and especially in the joints because it will not only limit how much you move, but also increase the pain associated with moving. Even with proper personal care and precaution, injury or illness that requires orthopedic surgery may arise. As with other parts of the body, orthopedics surgery is […]
Reduce Pain with Physical Therapy
Dealing with pain in sports medicine through physical therapy. It has always been said that “no pain no gain” as a way of encouraging others to push on no matter what. Yet, sometimes the pain exceeds our limits. In sports, chronic pain and pain from sports injuries are common. Many players seek orthopedic care to assess the […]
Being the Best Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer Skill Sets Among the many factors behind the success of any high level athlete is an Athletic Trainer (AT). Even though not all iconic sportspersons may have an athletic trainer, they are a critical and proven benefit to one’s career. Athletic training entails several aspects besides simply helping in physical training and injury repair. […]
Types of Bone Fractures
Types of Bone Fractures – Orthopedics, Lubbock TX Types of bone fractures can be many, but here are the main classifications. If you’ve ever had a broken bone, chances are that you know exactly which one you had – the one that hurt 🙂 The Basics of a bone fracture (medical term for Broken Bone): […]
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome: What is it? Has your shoulder suddenly lost movement? Is it painful or stiff? You may have “Frozen Shoulder Syndrome”, also known as adhesive capsulitis. Affecting up to 5% of the population, this is a fairly common ailment. It can often occur after an injury, overuse, or even after a disease such as […]