The Achilles tendon gets its name from the fabled Greek hero Achilles, who was supposedly killed by an arrow shot into his lower leg near the heel. Now in the age of modern science, we understand that the Achilles tendon plays a critical role in the ambulation and motion of [...]
Your lower leg might be more complicated than you think. It’s made from a variety of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues that connect the knee and upper leg to the ankle. These structures all play a critical role in not only helping to bear the weight of walking [...]
Recurring pain, stiffness, and inflammation are typical symptoms of tendinitis. This is a somewhat common condition where inflammation and irritation in a tendon affect the range of motion and basic function of a joint. What Is A Tendon? A tendon is a thick fibrous cord that attaches a specific muscle [...]
The human elbow is a complex joint that connects the upper and lower arm. Its muscles and connective tissues play a critical role in many motions and in some cases even affect the performance of the hands. When the elbow is compromised, injured, or suffering from decreased range of motion [...]
Neck pain and stiffness can easily progress from being a daily inconvenience to having a serious long-term impact on your quality of life. Not to mention your ability to get a good night’s sleep or work in your chosen profession. Unfortunately, a lot of people end up experiencing neck pain [...]
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints. Especially lower back pain, which can go beyond discomfort to have a profoundly negative impact on your overall quality of life. In some cases, it can even lead to mobility problems and prevent you from working in your chosen profession. [...]
A complete shoulder replacement procedure is usually needed to address advanced issues from arthritis or complications from a severe shoulder fracture. The goal is to replace the mobility and relative function of the joint, while also helping to alleviate pain or discomfort. This also improves the overall quality of life [...]
The shoulder is one of the most complex compound joints in the human body. Not only does it allow you to move your arms, but it also transfers forces between the arms and body. As such it is made up of a variety of structures, bones, muscles, connective tissues, blood [...]
Knee replacements have advanced significantly in recent decades to become a highly successful way to restore range of motion for people suffering from severe osteoarthritis or other serious knee issues. While the artificial joint is made from highly durable materials like titanium and silicone, successful rehab still relies on the [...]
