Understanding Triceps Ruptures
The triceps muscle is a three part muscle that runs along the back of the arm to attach at the back of the elbow on the olecranon process. Its …
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Acromio-clavicular (AC) Joint Separation
Acromio-clavicular (AC) joint separation or shoulder separation results from a traumatic injury to the ligaments that keep the shoulder blade (scapula) and collarbone (clavicle) together. This is usually the …
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
Frozen shoulder (or adhesive capsulitis) is a condition that is characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. With frozen shoulder, the shoulder capsule becomes inflamed with the …
Pectoralis Major Tear
Injuries to the pectoralis major muscle are rare. This kind of injury most commonly occurs in physically active males between 20-40 years old. It has an association with weightlifting (particularly …
Mindfulness: Mental Health is Wealth!
What is mindfulness? The word mindfulness refers to a group of practices designed to promote inner peace, focus, and presence in the current moment. Between work, familial responsibilities, and …
Arthritis of the MCP joint
The metacarpophalangeal joint is colloquially known as knuckles. It is composed distally by the proximal phalange (the finger bones), and proximally by the metacarpal (the bones of the hand). …
Here we go again….How Mindfulness can Help
“Here we go again”…. There is so much change (and good) happening all around us. Yet it seems as if we are still stepping cautiously into 2022 with another …
Viscosupplementation for osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that mainly affects the cartilage of the joints and is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. Cartilage works like …
Fifth Metacarpal Fracture
Metacarpal fractures, result from trauma to the bones located in the palms (Metacarpal bones). These bones are made up of a head, neck, body, and base. The most commonly …
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a common disease affecting your lungs and breathing. It’s one of the most common chronic conditions in children, but you can have it as an adult too. …