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Avoiding Injury During Spring Activities
As the warm weather starts to return, you’re probably feeling the urge to get outside more often or take on spring cleaning tasks. As with any physical activity, there’s potential for injury when participating in spring activities. To avoid injury, check out the list of tips below. Start by Stretching...
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Managing Joint Pain and Arthritis
Living with joint pain or arthritis can be challenging, affecting not only your mobility but also your overall quality of life. However, there are several effective strategies that can help mitigate joint pain and arthritis, enabling you to lead a more active and pain-free lifestyle. Physical Activity: Contrary to popular...
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Ensuring a Safe Workout
As we enter the new year, many of us have resolved to hit the gym. Whether you’re brand new to working out or have plenty of experience, keeping these tips in mind can ensure a safe workout and help you avoid injuries at the gym. Warm Up Many injuries occur...
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Tips to Prevent Falls this Winter
With temperatures dropping and winter weather just around the corner, there’s a greater risk of falls and injuries. At Orthopedic Specialists, we understand the importance of preventing winter injuries, so we’ve compiled some tips to help you stay safe on the ice and snow this winter. Wear shoes or boots...
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Common Causes of Neck Pain
If you’re suffering from acute or chronic neck pain, you’re not alone. 80% of people suffer from neck pain during their lifetime. Symptoms of Neck Pain Neck pain can include axial neck pain, which is felt mostly in your neck, and radicular neck pain, which extends into your shoulders and...
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Important Nutrients for Orthopedic Health
A well-balanced diet is crucial to maintaining overall health as well as orthopedic health. Ensuring proper nutrition is an important part of preventative orthopedic care. Read on to learn about the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients especially beneficial for your orthopedic health. Calcium, Vitamin D, and Protein Calcium is a mineral...
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Common Volleyball Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Volleyball is a physically demanding sport that places a lot of stress on the body. As players jump, dive, and spike their way through matches, they are at risk of various injuries that can disrupt their game and, if left unaddressed, have long-term consequences. Understanding the Risks Volleyball requires quick...
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Shin Splints: What They Are and How to Prevent Them
What are shin splints? Medial tibial stress syndrome (often called shin splints), is a lower leg injury common in athletes and individuals engaging in high-impact activities. These painful sensations primarily affect the bones of the lower leg, particularly the tibia (shinbone) and the surrounding connective tissues. Shin splints are a...
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Calcium: Health Benefits & Top Sources
Calcium plays a vital role in maintaining strong bones and teeth, supporting proper muscle function, nerve transmission, and facilitating various essential bodily processes. Though you need calcium, your body is not able to produce it. As a result, it's crucial to ensure that you’re getting enough calcium through your diet...
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Surprising Side Effects of Dehydration (& FAQs)
Over 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated (National Library of Medicine). When your body doesn’t get the amount of water needed to carry out its normal functions, there can be serious consequences. Since dehydration can happen to anyone at any time, it’s important to know how much water your body...
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