When your hip is damaged from osteoarthritis or injury, surgically replacing the damaged joint with a prosthetic joint can help you get back to your regular activities without coping with chronic pain and stiffness. How does the procedure work?
Physical and Occupational therapy offer benefits for treating an assortment of injuries, such as spine, knees, ankles, wrists, and hands, as well as sports-related injuries and overuse injuries. It’s also beneficial for conditions before and after surgery.
Why live with the pain and limited mobility of arthritis when effective treatment options can help you feel and move better? Visiting a joint specialist is one of the best places to start on the road to arthritis management.
People with chronic ankle instability usually have sprained the ankle multiple times, with each twist weakening it and leaving it more unstable. Proper treatment the first time, however, can help to restore the function of your ankle.
Total hip replacement is a vital surgery that offers long-term benefits to people living with hip pain and decreased mobility. Regaining proper hip mobility is often a transformative experience because of how greatly it restores your quality of life.
If you’re a runner, you’re particularly vulnerable to overuse injuries if you don’t give your body enough time to adapt to the physical stress of training. Learn how to reduce your risk so you can stay on course to do what you enjoy.
When you stand or sit with good posture, you keep your spine and body in the proper alignment. Good posture improves breathing, boosts mood and reduces injuries. It’s never too late to reap the benefits of good posture.
The mere suggestion of an anterior cruciate ligament injury is enough to cause athletes and sports enthusiasts to shudder in fear. Learn what puts you at risk for this common sports injury and what you can do to keep from injuring your ACL.
Strains, sprains and joint injuries are a common consequence of participating in sports. However, you can reduce your chances of sustaining an injury so that you protect yourself and play your best on the field.
Keeping your spine in proper alignment through good posture is key to not only preventing back pain but recovering from abrupt back pain. Learn how sitting and standing correctly can help bring you relief.
MRI technology assists in diagnosing and treating problems within your body. Orthopedic specialists use various forms of imaging, including an MRI, to diagnose and treat bone, joint and soft tissue abnormalities. When is an MRI the correct choice?
By now you probably know many reasons why smoking is so detrimental to you and your health. However, did you know it may impact how quickly you heal after breaking a bone or undergoing orthopedic surgery?
Noticing some aching in your wrist and hand? Feeling a little tingling or numbness in your ring finger and pinky? Maybe it’s your smartphone. Find out how use of a smartphone can affect your fingers, hands, and elbows, and what you can do about it.
Wondering what BMI is and how it relates to your weight? And what does it have to do with your joints, anyway? We can help you sort through the confusion and understand what your BMI is and the role it plays in your overall health and wellness.
Meet Dr. Gabriel Merlin. He’s the newest member of our Barrington Orthopedic Specialists team and a respected hand to shoulder specialist. What is a hand to shoulder specialist? Take a moment to learn more about Dr. Merlin and his specialty!
Overuse injuries usually start slowly — maybe as just an ache in your knee or elbow after the game. But that minor discomfort can quickly turn into constant pain that stops your play. Find out how to avoid overuse injuries and stay in the game.
Some good news on the health front: More kids are active in sports these days. That also brings a downside: More children are getting injured. But some sports injuries are preventable, so take a minute to find out how to keep your kids in the game.
Hand pain may be a sign of a serious condition that requires medical treatment. Your best weapon is knowing when to take action by seeing a specialist.
This is National Arthritis Awareness month, an ailment that results in degeneration of the joints for 26% of Americans. While surgery can offer relief, it’s not always your only option. Lifestyle changes and self-care can go a long way.
Once you’ve undergone surgery, you usually need rehabilitation to get back to all your normal activities -- from bathing to shopping to exercise. The kind of rehab you need depends a lot on the extent and type of surgery you underwent.
An MRI is considered a safe imaging test, however, some people feel very nervous before getting scanned. Knowing what to expect can be helpful, as well as being aware of the few safety concerns associated with MRI.
If you’ve been told you have weak bones or you think you’re at risk for osteoporosis, you may need a bone density test. To find out what a bone density test measures and what it can determine, keep reading.
