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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...

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...

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...

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...

If you’re experiencing chronic hip pain or knee pain, you’ve likely tried a range of nonsurgical treatment options. But when joint pain and mobility issues persist, joint arthroplasty may be the next step toward restoring your joint health. Deciding to undergo joint replacement surgery is a big decision, so understanding...

No matter the intensity level of the sport you enjoy playing, overuse injuries are one of the most common sports injuries in orthopedic medicine. Overuse injuries (also known as repetitive strain injuries and overuse syndrome) are chronic injuries that can vary widely in severity. However, if left untreated, even minor...

Whether you’re a competitive athlete or you lead an active lifestyle, dealing with an athletic injury can be a major frustration. From dealing with injury pain and finding the right injury treatment to preventing a similar injury in the future, the post-injury treatment process has a lot of variables. No...

Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics announces receipt of the Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence Designation from DNV. This designation affirms an organization’s excellence in the provision of diagnostic services, surgical services, and therapies related to orthopedic and spine care. Iowa Specialty Hospital’s Orthopedic program is the first facility in...

Sprains and strains are common orthopedic injuries, and the two terms are often used interchangeably. However, even though the symptoms of a sprain and the symptoms of a strain are similar, there is a difference between a strain and a sprain. What Is A Sprain? A sprain is an injury...

When you need knee replacement surgery, you want the most effective and safe option available. Since no two patients are exactly alike, no two knee joint replacement surgeries should be exactly alike either. By pairing the experience, expertise, and skill set of an orthopedic knee surgeon with an advanced robotic...