Improve Joint Function with Dance Therapy
There are many different types of joint pain (including the hundreds of types of arthritis) and many different ways to treat the often extreme discomfort associated with physical conditions of that nature.
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MCL Surgery Recovery Time and What to Expect
Ligament tears in the knee aren’t uncommon, but usually, it’s injuries of the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) we hear about. That’s because of all knee ligament injuries, ACL injuries tend to be most common. Other main ligaments of the knee include — the MCL, the PCL and the LCL — can be injured, too.
Jumper’s Knee: Treatment and Healing
When you think about all you put your knees through in a day of regular activity, it’s no surprise that knee pain and stiffness are among the most common medical complaints for both women and men. Lots of problems can cause knee pain, and if you’re an athlete, your risk of pain is even greater.
ACL Surgery vs Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Millions of Americans have knee pain, and most times, it resolves with a little TLC. Sometimes, though, knee surgery is required. Both total knee replacement and ACL reconstruction surgery can be used to repair serious knee damage that causes severe pain. Here’s how the two surgeries compare.
The Basics of Knee Cartilage Replacement
Can knee cartilage heal on its own? What is knee cartilage replacement? What is recovery like for knee cartilage repair patients? Is knee cartilage repair right for me? Knee pain is one of the most common types of pain among both men and women — especially chronic or recurring knee pain.
