Healthcare News
Why Shoulder Bursitis Happens and How You Can Treat It
Shoulder bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, a fluid-filled sac, in the shoulder joint. This inflammation is often due to repetitive motion or injury. Effective treatment and prevention are based on the reasons that you develop the condition.
Throwing smarter, not softer: How baseball pitchers can protect their elbows
Computer modeling at the University of Waterloo shows that professional baseball pitchers could make mechanical changes to avoid a common, career-threatening elbow injury without necessarily sacrificing competitive velocity.
New ACL surgery approach helps most patients return to activity
New research from orthopedic specialists at Marshall Health Network and the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine demonstrates promising outcomes for patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using an advanced technique that combines biologic augmentation with internal stabilization.
The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder
The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. Frozen shoulder can take a long time to heal, anywhere from six months to 2 years.
Chondromalacia Exercises to Relieve Knee Pain
Chondromalacia patella, often called runner's knee, happens when cartilage under the kneecap deteriorates.1 Exercises that strengthen leg muscles and improve flexibility can help relieve the pain associated with this condition.
