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What Is It? Sever’s Disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is a common cause of heel pain in children and adolescents. This typically occurs in children who participate in running and jumping sports- for example basketball, volleyball, or gymnastics. They will...
A large amount of orthopedic related injuries are a direct result of slips, trips, and falls that patients sustain while in their homes. Consequently, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. With Emergency...
Hi, I'm Ann, and welcome to my KC adventures! I don't know about you all, but my family has been getting out for a lot more walks lately. At first, we were just exploring our neighborhood and parks close by, but this week we got a little more adventurous! We...
I Don't Have to Like It I am not, nor have I ever been a fan of cardio exercising. As a health care provider, I understand the value and importance of incorporating cardio into a workout routine. This doesn’t mean I have to like it! ...
One of the most important ways to maintain orthopedic health in bones and joints in the long run is daily exercise. 1. Stay Active Whether you are implementing an active lifestyle as a preventative measure or trying to strengthen an already fragile skeletal system,...
Here's the thing- life as it is right now may seem unnatural in all of our lives, though it is natural in the history of the world. Pandemics have happened, civilizations have persevered, and we will do it again. During this stressful time of...
Life has become much different since the COVID-19 pandemic surged early this year. We have all heard the world wide news of how many people are being affected by the pandemic. Our hearts and our appreciation go out to all those who are facing this head...
Ever wondered why mom harped on you to eat your vegetables? Obviously we know it is important to eat our fruits and veggies, but do you know just how beneficial this can be? One recent study called the Memory and Aging Project was conducted at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and specifically examined if eating certain foods can
Make the Most of Your Workspace The current global pandemic has profoundly changed the structure of the American workforce in a multitude of fashions. A growing number of employees have been tasked with the adjustment of working from home....
In this era of “stay-at-home” and “shelter-in-place” recommendations to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), it can be very difficult to maintain the good habits established as part of our normal day-to-day routines. It can also be...
