Showing posts with label Orthopedics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Orthopedics. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Brain injuries and young athletes

Doctors recommend a baseline test before hitting the field.


Summer is in full gear and school sport tryouts are fast approaching. As more research and information comes in about the dangers of concussion, experts are advising athletes of all ages to take greater precaution against head injuries.

A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head. Every concussion is serious. It can change the way the brain normally functions and it takes time to heal.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Free yourself from knee pain


For patients considering knee replacement surgery, major concerns are recovery time and pain during recovery. As a result, many individuals live with joint pain for months or years so they can avoid joint replacement surgery.