Tendonitis and Tendinopathy
Tendonitis and tendinopathy are not the same things. Knowing the differences will determine your treatment.
Dead arm syndrome: Symptoms, causes, and treatment
Dead arm syndrome is a condition that affects the shoulder. It’s caused by repeated movements, which place stress on the joint.
What does it feel like to have carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the hand, wrist, and arm. It happens when the median nerve gets compressed, or squeezed, at the wrist. The median nerve is a large nerve running from the palm to the upper arm.
Avoid ‘gamer’s thumb’
Also known as Dequervain’s tenosynovitis, gamer’s thumb is “a condition that causes pain, stiffness and a sensation of pain with thumb and wrist motion,” says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Swollen feet and ankles: Treatments to try
Have you ever looked down at your ankles and feet and barely recognized them as your own because of swelling? It happens, whether it’s from long days on your feet, hours of travel, surgery or pregnancy.
Pop goes the shoulder now what?
If you are worried you have a shoulder dislocation, don’t panic, but do get specialized care right away.
What Can Bring on Sudden Ankle Pain When You Didnt Injure It?
You’re strolling along when suddenly a pain shoots through your ankle for no obvious reason. Or perhaps you wake up one morning and your ankle is aching. Without an obvious injury, you might be wondering where the pain came from.
What is water on the knee?
Knee effusion, sometimes called water on the knee, occurs when excess fluid accumulates in or around the knee joint. Common causes include arthritis and injury to the ligaments or meniscus, which is cartilage in the knee.
IT Band Stretches and Treatments to Relieve Knee and Hip Pain
The iliotibial band, or IT band, extends from your hip to your knee along the outside of your thigh. The thick band of connective fibers is the largest piece of fascia in the human body – and often one of the biggest pains for runners and cyclists.
Assistive Devices: Living Better With Arthritis
If you’re living with arthritis, certain assistive devices and changes around your home can help you tackle everyday chores with less pain and move around more easily and safely.