Ankle injuries are some of the most common injuries people suffer on a daily basis, especially during exercise or athletic activity. But not all ankle injuries are the same. Some are minor, some are mild, and some do major damage. Today, we take a look at five of the most common ankle injuries that people […]
What Injuries Are Most Likely To End An NFL Career?
NFL Career-Ending Injuries For their study, researchers analyzed the injuries and rehabilitation of 559 NFL players who underwent surgery for an orthopedic injury between 2003 and 2013. Players were then tracked for two years after their injury to see which injuries ended up being career-threatening. Here’s what they found: Overall, 79 percent of players in […]
Nerve Decompression For Diabetic Neuropathy
Recently I read an article that spoke about the benefits of surgical decompression as a option for patients with diabetic neuropathy. As we’ve mentioned before, diabetic neuropathy is a troublesome condition. Diabetics with the condition will suffer from nerve damage in their feet, and this can cause immense pain with each step. As the article states, […]
For Meniscal Tears, Exercise As Beneficial As Surgery
Findings published in the British Medical Journal revealed that exercise was just as effective for recovering from a meniscal tear than knee surgery. Although the study was relatively small in scale, the findings are quite captivating. For their study, researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial involving 140 patients with a degenerative medial meniscal tear that […]
Independence Is Key After Surgery
New research published by the American College of Surgeons suggests that being able to remain independent after surgery plays a big role in having better outcomes after surgery. It may sounds obvious, and maintaining independence and mobility is a huge part of an occupational therapist or physical therapist’s job, but it’s easier said than done. […]
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