A lot of weekend warriors sustain subtle sports injuries of the finger and shrug it off as “no big deal”. They may think they simply stubbed or sprained their finger. When they come in weeks or a month later, and it’s still not better, they are surprised to find that what seemed like a simple … read more
Physical therapists are obviously a fan of conservative intervention. However, there comes a time when physical therapy can only take you so far. One physical therapist tells her story of worsening ankle instability after several significant ankle sprains playing college sports. She steps through the signs and symptoms of an unstable ankle and what she … read more
When it comes to hip pain, getting the right care depends on your ability to find the right doctor. Impingement in the hip often causes labral tears. This collectively is referred to as femoroacetabular impingement. This is a newer diagnosis that orthopedic specialists have only recently come to understand. Hip arthroscopy, which is used to … read more
When people think of arthritis, they often think of the hip, knee, hands, and maybe the joints of the back or the neck, but they often don’t realize that the feet and ankles are also common areas for arthritis. There are 26 bones and just as many joints in the foot, so there are plenty … read more
Diagnosing the cause of hip pain can be a challenge because the hip is a complex joint. Hip pain caused by impingement and subsequently a labral tear occurs in both males and females, usually between the ages of 16 – 45. It tends to be more common in females and often affects athletes or individuals … read more
