Often called degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. With osteoarthritis, a joint’s cartilage breaks down causing the bones to rub together, resulting in pain, stiffness, swelling, and decreased function. Osteoarthritis affects nearly 33 million US adults; knee osteoarthritis accounts for more than 80% of that number. People suffering from bone-on-bone … Read more
An Achilles injury is among an athlete’s greatest fears. It’s estimated that athletes have a lifetime incidence of Achilles tendonitis of 24%. And while it’s common in sports, it occurs often enough for people who are inactive as well. An estimated five to 10 per 100,000 people in the general population are impacted by an … Read more
Cellulite creates a lumpy, dimpled appearance on the skin, particularly around the thighs, hips, stomach, and buttocks. It is much more common for women than men and is present in 80-90% of post-pubertal women. And while it isn’t physically harmful, it can impact mental health. In a poll of over 2,000 US women, nearly 60% … Read more
Healthcare professionals are increasingly turning to shockwave therapy as a drug-free, non-surgical treatment modality for a wide array of soft tissue conditions. If you’re curious about integrating this technology into your practice, you may be wondering which shockwave therapy machine is best for you. For over 70 years, STORZ Medical has been the industry’s pioneer, … Read more
Skiing is a popular sport with wonderful benefits for cardiovascular health, muscle growth, and mental health. Nonetheless, it can be very high risk with lots of potential for awkward falls and general wear and tear. Fractures and joint sprains are among the most common ski injuries. And with a small window of opportunity to take … Read more
Emergency departments in the U.S. see over 20,000 hockey-related injuries every year. Common hockey injuries can range from cuts, scrapes, and bruises to sprains, strains, and broken bones. Musculoskeletal injuries can keep a player off the ice for weeks or months, and many athletes are hesitant to turn to drugs or surgery. For patients not … Read more
In 2021, 3.2 million people were treated in emergency rooms for sports-related injuries. These athletes are eager to get back to activity, and many are hesitant to go under the knife or take drugs that carry heavy side effects. Sports physical therapists have their work cut out for them. Shockwave therapy can help. With a … Read more
By Dr. Jordan S. Steinberg, D.P.M Heel Pain or Plantar Fasciitis can have many different causes. One of them is by repetitive stress to the plantar fascia. People that are on their feet for long periods of time throughout the day, or people who have very tight Achilles tendons or heel muscles and calf muscles … Read more
By Dr. Adam Wagner, D.C. There are quite a few possible causes for the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), or the jaw joint to be painful. It can have to do with improper posture of the head. It can often happen from malocclusion, misalignment of the teeth. It can happen from those two things, and the possibility … Read more
By Dr. Nicholas Pagano, Podiatrist Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of a ligament that extends from the heel to the forefoot and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of your foot structure its main job is to maintain your arch. It’s extremely important. When you experience tearing and inflammation, every step you take can hurt. What … Read more
