Summertime is the right time for setting goals and accomplishing things you may never have dreamed of. If you have ever considered trying out for a Triathlon, consider these helpful tips to increase your chance of success. Train in each event. You are going to swim, ride and run. Therefore, each week, you […]
Chronic pain is very common in the United States, affecting more than 100 million American men and women according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine. In many cases, chronic pain is directly caused by weak, damaged, or lax connective tissues. These tissues, including the tendons and ligaments, are responsible for stabilizing the joints and […]
Knee Injuries – There are many structures that can cause knee pain The knee is the largest and most complex of the joints in the body. As such, there are many structures in the knee that can be injured. People frequently talk about “torn cartilage” to which they are most commonly referring to the medial meniscus. […]
A combination of high-calorie diets, inactive lifestyles and increasing hours in front of the desk or computer have caused more and more Americans to gain weight, putting them at risk for chronic health problems, such as back pain and arthritis. The following highlights some quick and easy lifestyle tips for back pain sufferers at […]
Doing more repetitions with less weight builds muscle and increases strength just as effectively as training with heavy weights, a new Canadian study indicates. The critical factor in muscle gain is pushing yourself to the point of fatigue, according to the researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. They examined how different combinations of weight […]
Injuries sustained during physical activity are often very painful. But just because you are injured does not mean you need serious, invasive surgery to get better. The expert doctors at Non-Surgical Orthopaedics specialize in non-surgical sports injury treatment. We firmly believe that your body can heal completely with conservative treatment involving pain management, rehabilitation, exercise, and […]
Skiing can be a fun winter sport, and like all sports, presents risks of injuries and pain from skiing mishaps. The most common ski injuries are: Knee Sprains The most common skiing injury of all times, knee sprains happen when a ligament around the knee joint is injured by tearing or stretching too far. […]
The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shin bone. This is part of the ‘extensor mechanism’ of the knee, and together with the quadriceps muscle and the quadriceps tendon, these structures allow your knee to straighten out, and provide strength for this motion. The patellar tendon, like other tendons, is made of […]
Back pain, particularly low back pain, is one of the most common ailments in the world. An overwhelming majority of people will experience it at some point, and it can significantly affect an individual’s quality of life. Some of the most common reasons for back pain include: 1. Poor Posture Excessive sitting is one of […]
While similar in many ways, skiing and snowboarding do have their differences. These sports variety greatly when it comes to the type of injury typically sustained by participants. Conditioning for Skiing requires speed, strength, balance and flexibility. Snowboarding requires similar conditioning however, the way the body moves in both sports is fundamentally different. This difference tends […]
