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High school junior Lillian Marx has loved competitive diving since she was 9 years old. She even does “dry land conditioning” on her trampoline to train in her spare time. Unfortunately, last spring…

In today’s world, where many of us spend extended periods of time sitting behind a screen and a keyboard, aches and pains and even complaints of chronic strain injuries are becoming more common…

Accidents happen, injuries happen. It’s almost inevitable, so then what? When dealing with pain or consequences from an injury how do you decide whether to seek treatment at an immediate care location…

Years of construction work left Terrance Vaughan with significant back pain and injuries that ultimately required surgery. When his hip began bothering him a few years ago, Vaughan first assumed it…

The most flexible joint in the body, the shoulder and the supporting muscles around it are subject to plenty of wear and tear, making them prone to injuries and degenerative ailments. Shoulder health…

Advancements in technology have fueled tremendous progress in joint replacement procedures in recent decades, dramatically improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. For specialists like Endeavor…

While the old adage "no pain no gain" might help motivate some athletes in training, pain is not something to ignore when it comes to most musculoskeletal system injuries. In fact, waiting too long to…

Not every injury, nor every patient, is the same, even if they both have torn their shoulder’s labrum. Zahab Ahsan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in sports medicine, and Dawn Williams…

As an infant, Ben Freedman’s head leaned a little bit to one side. As he grew, the curve in his back became more noticeable, his shoulders were uneven and his gait a bit off. But the issues with his…

The recently crowned world champion triathlete Diane Ragalie has raced around the world, racking up impressive finishes for 39 years, the last seven of those on new knees. The 70-year-old Ragalie, who…

One year ago, Edward Sampong was confined to a wheelchair, unable to walk. He was in constant pain and had lost all hope of living a normal life. But in a real-life happy ending, thanks to Ryan…

There is never a dull moment for Patricia Vaughan, 68, of Oak Lawn. One day a week she works as a nurse. She spends the rest of her week transporting her eight grandchildren around town or playing…