If you’ve ever suffered a serious foot injury at work, you know just how painful it can be. Unfortunately, foot injuries are a common occurrence in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and warehousing.According to statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor, more than 53,000 work-related foot injuries were reported in 2018, leading to missed workdays, […]
Knee Osteoarthritis Management
Osteoarthritis (aka: wear & tear arthritis) is a common problem. In fact over thirty-million people have this condition, which is caused by day-to-day wear on the bones and joints. It is most common for older people to experience osteoarthritis, but it is certainly possible for younger people to develop the condition if their joints are […]
How Poor Shoe Choices Can Lead to Knee, Hip and Back Pain
It’s interesting how fascinated many people are with shoes. It’s quite common to wear very uncomfortable shoes just for the look of it, but is this wise? The fact is, wearing the wrong shoes can cause some serious and permanent damage to your feet, knees, hips and back. In this article, we discuss some specific […]
What are Compression Socks and Why Should You Wear Them?
There are a number of different conditions that may cause the need for compression socks. In some cases, these supportive socks may be worn temporarily. In others, it’s necessary to make them a permanent part of your wardrobe. In this article, we discuss compression socks and provide sound advice on why, how and when to […]
What are Orthotics?
Foot pain can be caused by a wide variety of foot and ambulation problems. Among them are: Plantar FasciitisHammertoesNeuromaBunionsIn order to know what is causing foot pain, it’s necessary to have a complete medical exam and evaluation. Once a diagnosis is made, your doctor may recommend changes in diet and exercise. Surgery may be the […]
What to Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a surgical procedure that requires the doctor to remove and replace damaged cartilage around the patella (knee bone). This surgery is also called Arthroplasty.” Arthroplasty can take up to two hours to complete, and the physical therapy and recovery begin as soon as the patient is awake.What Happens in Knee Replacement […]
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