While a slight stumble can set an adult back weeks, children often seem to bounce back, rarely missing a beat. But just because children are usually more physically active than adults doesn’t mean their bones aren’t at risk of fractures – that’s because their bones have not yet ossified. The last part of the bone…
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Compound Fractures
Bone fractures are usually classified as either simple or compound. Simple (or closed) fractures are when there is no break in the skin and therefore no exposure of the bone outside the body. Compound (or open) fractures are when the bone either punctures the skin or otherwise can be seen outside the body. The most…
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The Lasting Benefits of Physical Therapy
You may be looking for a physical therapist for many reasons: You’re recovering from surgery, you’re trying to avoid having surgery, you’re seeking to lessen your chronic pain, or you want to get stronger to help avoid future injuries. Starting and sticking with a program of physical therapy includes many long-term benefits, including better coordination,…
Healthy Habits = Healthy Bones
It’s never too late to start incorporating healthier habits to improve the strength of your bones. As we get older, it is fundamental to practice habits that can slow down the loss of bone density. Continuous bone density loss can lead to debilitating illnesses such as osteoporosis. Luckily, keeping your bones at their healthiest doesn’t…
What to Expect from Spinal Fusion
In an effort to strengthen your spine and reduce your back pain, your doctor may recommend spinal fusion – which is the medical fusing of two or more vertebrae together in the spinal column. This is a serious operation and is usually done only after less-invasive measures like medication, injections, physical therapy, and other conservative…
