Two of the most common orthopedic injuries are sprains and strains. But do you know the difference between the two? If not, it’s not surprising since the two terms are often used interchangeably, involve the overstretching or tearing of soft tissue inside and around a joint, and both share similar symptoms such as pain, swelling,…
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Are Standing Desks Actually Beneficial?
Recently, you may have seen commercials for a relatively new innovation in ergonomic workspace furniture known as the standing desk. That’s the one that can be adjusted so you can stand while working on a computer or viewing a monitor instead of sitting at your desk for hours at a time. One of the big…
5 Common Summer Injuries for Children
What child doesn’t love summer? School’s out, the weather is warm, and every day is playtime. But as much fun as summer is for your child, it is also a season fraught with potential injuries, especially if your child participates in sports or other outdoor activities. To protect your child this summer, you must first…
Do I Need to Go to a Rheumatologist or an Orthopedist?
With so much overlap between medical disciplines and specializations, it is often difficult for an individual to discern which type of doctor to see for their problem. This is especially true for orthopedics and rheumatology, as both of these types of physicians treat joint pain. Orthopedists are surgeons who address bone and joint diseases and…
Benefits of Kinesiology Tape
Kinesiology is an anatomical science that focuses on the treatment of connective tissue, joints, muscles, and tendons – the science of muscular and skeletal movement. The holistic technology of kinesiology tape was developed to balance bodily health, endurance, and energy, without the use of medications or surgery. Kinesiology views the body as machinery that is…