The first week of the NFL season is in the books, and all things considered, there weren’t too many significant injuries. Sure, the loss of Keenan Allen to an ACL tear will hurt the Chargers, and Seattle may be in trouble if Russell Wilson’s sprained ankle lingers, but for the most part, there wasn’t a […]
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, […]
Watch An Achilles Tendon Rupture In Slow Motion
San Diego Chargers running back Brandon Oliver suffered a nasty rupture of his Achilles tendon during Sunday’s preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. Oliver suffered the injury just before halftime when he tried to push off his right leg. The force overloaded his Achilles and it ruptured, sending Oliver to the ground in a heap. […]
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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