Participation in youth sports is on the rise. From football to basketball to soccer, nearly 30 million children and adolescents participate in youth sports. While the extra activity is good for overall wellness, the increase in play has caused a lot of sports-related...
If you suffer from common injuries such as low back pain or arthritis in the knee, bracing can help you recover faster. Bracing is a treatment that is often used alongside a more comprehensive rehab plan to increase joint stability and improve alignment. At Maragal...
Knee arthritis. Degenerative disc disease. Hip pain. These are common complaints that plague many Americans due to aging, disease, damage, or defects. Traditional treatments for these issues focus on the symptoms, not the underlying problem. When most patients reach...
Arthritis is a disease that affects the tissue lining of the joints, causing inflammation, pain, and in more severe cases, difficulty moving the joint. It’s not a specific, single disease – rather, it’s a relatively general term used to identify a variety of joint...
Cortisone injections are a highly popular treatment for a wide range of diseases that cause joint pain and other debilitating conditions. Traditionally, when a patient complains of joint or tendon pain, the physician may draw a sample of joint fluid to test for the...
When you suffer an accident or injury, physical therapy becomes an important part of your healing process. Physical therapists can help you regain your mobility, strength, and help your injury heal properly. Often, physical therapy is included as a part of your...
