Meniscus tears are common in the active young adult population. Typically, the mechanism of injury involves a twisting, pivoting, or explosive maneuver followed by pain and gradual onset of swelling. Symptoms of a tear include pain, clicking or catching, and…
You’ve probably heard of Ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, and Naproxen. What you may not know is that these classes of medication are collectively referred to as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. They inhibit an enzyme called cyclooxygenase (COX), whose function is…
Your high school PE teacher knew a lot more than you probably gave her credit for, especially regarding the importance of stretching before physical activity. Apart from being one of the least liked aspects of exercise, stretching has been scientifically…
Given the increasing popularity of CrossFit, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), and Spin Classes, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the pros and cons of each from an orthopedic perspective. The musculoskeletal system is both dynamic and…
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