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How to Avoid the Five Most Common Running Injuries
Doing these exercises can reduce your risk. Running injuries are something we commonly see in our office. Injuries like Achilles Tendinitis, shin splints and runner’s knee aren’t as obvious as a broken…
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OrthoEdge Now Offering Telemedicine Visits
Book Your Virtual Visit Today As part of our commitment to offering the highest quality compassionate care to our patients, OrthoEdge is pleased to offer telemedicine appointments. These "virtual visits" allow us… -
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Cutting-Edge Care for Rotator Cuff Injuries
Although rotator cuff injuries are distressingly common, surgeons traditionally have had few options for addressing them at earlier stages of degeneration. Typical rotator cuff repair procedures involve suturing tendon to bone, and…
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Prescription #1 for Joint Health: Lose Weight
Aside from genetic issues, few things shorten a joint’s shelf life more dramatically than having to carry around too much weight. Data from the first National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HANES…
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Prescription #2 for Joint Health: Eat Well
The relationship between diet and arthritis has been the subject of exploration, claims, and controversies since the 1930s, but with the exception of gout (a certain form of arthritis), there is no…
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Prescription #3 for Joint Health: Exercise
Exercise plays a critical role in the non-operative treatment of arthritis. Strong muscles act as shock absorbers for the joints, reduce stiffness and help keep your joints flexible and stable. While exercise…
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Prescription for Joint Health #4: Play It Safe
We all have a tendency to overdo it at times. Baby boomers, as the first generation to try to remain physically active despite an aging frame, are especially notable in this regard. …
