Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thin ligament on the bottom of your foot which connects your heel, known as the calcaneus, to the front of your foot, more specifically the metatarsal heads. The main purpose of your plantar fascia is to support the arch of your foot and absorb any stressors … Read More
VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION WITH HYALURONIC ACID
Say those words again? Viscosupplementation…hyaluronic acid? Those words do not roll off the tongue very easily! Thankfully, the use of this medication is easier than trying to pronounce it. You may have heard friends or family refer to “chicken shots” when treating knee arthritis. These are the same thing. The original formulations were derived from rooster combs, hence the nickname … Read More
What is a One-Midnight Stay?
If you are considering undergoing a total hip or knee replacement you may have heard your doctor talk to you about something called a one midnight stay. As we make more and more advancements with pre-surgical prep, surgical technique, and post-surgical care, we are reducing our hospital stays from a few days to just one night in the hospital. This … Read More
What is Osteoporosis?
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. It occurs when the bones lose their normal density, become more porous, and become more fragile or brittle. This disease increases the chances of a broken bone, especially a break without significant trauma (ie. ground level fall). What are the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis? Osteoporosis does not have any specific … Read More
What is a “Cortisone Injection”?
What is a “cortisone injection”? A cortisone injection, or corticosteroid injection, is a catch all term for an injection of a body part, using a derivative of a steroid/glucocorticoid and often a local anesthetic. Injecting a glucocorticoid and local anesthetic into an area of pain can be very effective in relieving the pain. In some instances it can also prevent … Read More
Holiday Season Wrist Pain
Wrist pain comes in many forms: from acute injuries like tendonitis or a broken wrist (carpal) bone, to chronic injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis. However, the most common type of wrist pain over the holiday season typically comes from repetitive use and placing unnecessary stress on your wrists. Here are a couple examples of what wrist pain suffers … Read More
The Greatest Modifiable Risk Factor for Osteoarthritis
Have you ever looked at a body mass index (BMI) chart, often found in physician offices, and thought, “That seems unrealistic or even inaccurate?” At quick glance the charts often seem pretty rigid and show ideal weights in ranges that seem difficult to attain if one is overweight. In this article, the BMI chart will be broken down and explained … Read More
6 Halloween Safety Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe
According to recent studies, child pedestrian accidents are the #1 cause of Halloween-related injuries. For this reason, we believe you should know some basic Halloween safety tips to keep your kids safe, healthy, and happy this Halloween season (and for many more to come). Halloween Safety Tip #1 – Make-Up Over Masks: Masks are fun, but they have a tendency … Read More
5 Ways to Prevent Shoulder, Back, & Ankle Injuries While Raking Leaves This Fall
The changes in color and scenery make fall a beautiful time of year here in Western PA. But with that change comes the falling of leaves and the potential for shoulder, back, and ankle injuries to occur. So, to help you enjoy this unavoidable autumn activity, here are five ways to take care of yourself and prevent injuries before they … Read More
5 Ways To Help Prevent A Season-Ending ACL Injury
The most common and feared injury in sports like football, soccer, and basketball – where you're twisting and turning, accelerating and decelerating, jumping, pivoting, and changing direction – is the ACL injury. In short, the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) plays a critical role in stabilizing your knee joint. While any injury on the field or court is an unexpected accident, … Read More