Tips For Treating Shin Splint Pain
A burning ache in your lower legs may be shin splints. We have guidelines for treating this common injury at home, and tips to help you determine when it’s...
What Are Shin Splints?
What are shin splints? Aching pain along the front of the lower leg is the telltale sign, and we explain the causes of this common injury.
Ankle Sprains: Physical Therapy Now Can Prevent Surgery Later
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries, and are often treated at home. Summit physical therapist Teresa Werth explains how physical therapy after your first sprain may...
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Treatments You Can Try At Home For Trigger Points
Trigger points are tight knots of muscle in your neck, shoulders, or back that make movement painful and difficult. We have some suggestions you can use at home to...
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How do Trigger Points Lead to Neck Pain?
A trigger point is a tight knot in muscle tissue that can cause pain. We explain how these knots develop in your neck, review options you can try at...
How Muscle Injury Causes Neck And Back Pain
Inflamed muscles are a common cause of neck and back pain. Understanding the conditions that make you vulnerable to this muscle injury can help you take steps to reduce...
Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Can I Expect After Knee Cartilage Surgery?
Most cartilage repair surgeries can be done at convenient outpatient facilities with advanced minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Skendzel explains how postsurgical recovery steps promote the best surgical outcomes for...
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Dr. Skendzel Explains Treatments For Knee Cartilage Injuries
Our cartilage stabilizes our knees and keeps the knee joint moving smoothly. When an injury damages cartilage and affects knee function, Dr. Skendzel explains the procedures available to treat...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: How Does Articular Cartilage Support Knee Function?
Our knees glide obediently every time we take a step, sit, or crouch, thanks to the cartilage that coats bone ends and cushions weight-bearing bones. We asked Dr. Skendzel...
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Strong Hamstrings Protect Your Stride
We use our hamstring muscles every day. Hamstring injuries are common, especially among athletes involved in “sprinting” sports like basketball, soccer, and track. We explain what the hamstring is...