Despite the recreational and relaxing nature of the sport, golf does require a fair amount of technical skill. Swingingthe golf club 80-100 times from one side of the bodycan cause musculoskeletal imbalances leading toinjury if the key musclesare not well conditioned.
Did you know that strengthening the muscles around the knee joint may be as effective as using pain relievers such as NSAIDs to control arthritic knee pain? And you don’t have to worry about the side effects that come with regular medication use.
When end-stage arthritis or severe joint pain starts limiting your activities despite having tried other treatments, joint replacement may be your best option to improve quality of life. Many patients that have undergone joint replacement find it a rewarding experience and wish they had got it done sooner! Here are 10 interesting facts about joint replacement surgery:
Platelet-rich plasma therapy is an advanced noninvasive treatment that has become very popular among high-level athletes and sportsmen in recent years helping many individuals recover rapidly from orthopedic injuries and get back to their game with minimal downtime.
Arthritis is the #1 cause of disability in the US affecting more the 50 million Americans. May has been designated Arthritis Awareness month to help people find effective ways to manage this disease.
