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As you age, it can feel like certain body parts are breaking down — from creaky knees to hip pain to a stiff back. While some aches and pains may seem inevitable, there are ways to protect your…

Temperatures are starting to cool down, sunset is happening a little earlier and fall is upon us. A change of seasons might mean a change in your exercise habits and activity levels, but an important…

Ankle fractures are a very common injury, usually the result of a sports snag that involves twisting or falling — often on a soccer or football field, or increasingly a pickleball court, or in the…

We reach maximum bone density between the ages of 20 and 30, and the risks of developing low bone mineral density or osteoporosis climb as we age. Women are far more likely than men to develop…

A fall on the court, a nagging pain in your leg, or a variety of accidents and injuries may have you considering a call to an orthopaedic specialist. So, what to expect after you make that appointment…

As fall sports start to ramp up, the prospect for athletes to sustain injuries also increases. Endeavor Health sports medicine specialist Shannon Powers, DO, highlights the importance of recognizing…

Robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures have increased significantly over the last decade, with the most utility in hip, knee and some shoulder replacements. Robotic assistance can mean anything…

Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways rather than following a straight line. It affects up to 3-4 % of people, and most commonly develops during teen growth years between the ages…

A complex ball and socket joint that moves in many directions and is responsible for so much activity in daily life and overhead sports, the shoulder is subject to plenty of wear and tear. So, it’s…

Specially-designed exercises to improve strength, agility, endurance and flexibility, as well as mental focus — known as sports performance training — is gaining traction as a way to enhance both…

More and more people are undergoing total hip and knee replacements annually as they try to stay active in their later years. As this number continues to rise, so does the number of revision joint…

There is no one-size-fits-all prescription for exercise, however there are some general guidelines for improving your orthopaedic, or musculoskeletal, health. “It really depends on what your goals are…