The shoulder is one of the most complicated joints in the body. It is one of the few ball and socket joints, yet it has the largest range of motion of any joint in the body. The shoulder consists of many complicated mechanisms that all must work in tandem in order to...
The hip joint is a true ball-and-socket joint that consists of a complex design that is able to provide the body with both stability and mobility. There are many powerful muscles that connect with – and cross over – the hip joint, which makes it possible for the human...
A damaged knee joint can become one of the most irritating things. It makes simple movements, such as walking, much more painful. If you have a damaged knee and you’re dealing with the pain on a daily basis because you don’t want to have surgery, you are not alone....
Chronic pain syndrome is (and isn’t) exactly what it sounds like. Simply put, it’s pain that lasts for longer than 6 months time. Chronic pain is often difficult to manage due to its complexities and the fact that it often doesn’t respond well to conventional...
Welcome back to part 2 of our blog series on a caregiver’s joint replacement surgery aftercare! In this segment, we’ll take a look at some of the ways you can prepare for recovery, both for yourself and the patient. Knowing what to expect and being prepared after your...
Overuse injuries occur when you repeat the same actions over and over again, putting too much stress on specific parts of your body. You can experience a variety of overuse injuries, but some are more common than others. Learn more about common overuse injuries and...
We all know that undergoing joint replacement surgery is no easy task. Even with the amazing amount of progress that has been made with these procedures over the last decade, joint replacement – knee, hip, shoulder – is still a big deal. Caregivers play an...
Arthritis, which literally means “inflammation of a joint,” can manifest itself in several different forms, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Whatever the type, arthritis is a disease that’s specific to our joints only (like our knees, hips, shoulders,...
Welcome back to our 2 part blog series on arthritis. In our last blog, we looked at the two most common types of arthritis; osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as the causes and complications of each. Today, we’ll spend a few minutes going over how a...
Even though arthritis of the ankle is much less common when compared to arthritis of other joints, like hips, knees, and shoulders, it’s still a condition routinely diagnosed and treated by orthopaedic surgeons. Arthritis of the ankle can occur after events such as...
Arthritis, which literally means “inflammation of a joint,” can manifest itself in several different forms, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Whatever the type, arthritis is a disease that’s specific to our joints only (like our knees, hips, shoulders,...