Fad diets come and go, and some are more effective than others. It can be tempting to try out the latest diet trends, especially if all of your friends are doing it. However, some foods are better at helping with bone health and inflammation than others. If you have arthritis, not all diet trends may […]
Does Your Child Have Growing Pains
Parents’ minds can sometimes jump to the worst conclusions when their children complain of an ache or pain, thinking it could be an injury or a chronic condition. Sometimes, though, those aches and pains are simply growing pains. The source of growing pains is unknown. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), growing pains are not […]
ACL Injuries in Athletes
The ACL is a very commonly-injured area of the knee—especially for athletes. Although this injury is often thought to primarily affect female athletes, studies have shown that they do not occur more frequently in females. Most ACL injuries are the result of direct contact, and for that reason the injury is most common among football […]
Does Your Child Have Juvenile Arthritis? Look for These Signs
Juvenile arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body attacks healthy cells and tissues, leading to inflammation in the joints. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), juvenile arthritis affects approximately 250,000 children aged 16 and under, making it the most common form of arthritis in children. How can you distinguish juvenile arthritis […]
Six Tips for Exercising After Joint Replacement Surgery
Exercise is a very important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but those who have undergone joint replacement surgery may find that they have to modify their normal fitness routines to accommodate the new joint. Those who have undergone hip or knee replacement surgery can and should still participate in a fitness routine. Here are […]