by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 21, 2019 | Anti-aging, Exercise, Hip, lower leg, pain, Wellness
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Older women who get even light exercise, like a daily walk, may lower their risk of suffering a broken hip, a large study suggests. A number of studies have linked regular exercise to a lower risk of hip fracture —...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jul 1, 2019 | anatomy, Foot, lower leg, Wellness
(HealthDay News) — Stress fractures are overuse injuries and usually occur in the lower leg. Typically, they are triggered by increasing the amount or intensity of an activity too quickly, says the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. To prevent stress...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Feb 1, 2018 | Knee, lower leg, pain, Shoulder, Spine, Wellness
Ski season is in full swing — but an injury can put you out of commission until next year’s first snowfall. Here’s how to stay safe on the slopes all winter long. While many people huddle inside during the winter months, away from “bomb cyclones” and blizzards, a...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jun 28, 2017 | lower leg, pain, Wellness
Female runners with a low body weight are more likely to have stress fractures and take longer to recover from them, according to a new study. Researchers from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reviewed data on dozens of injuries suffered by female...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Feb 27, 2017 | anatomy, Foot, lower leg, Wellness
Competitive sports can give some young athletes an edge over their peers. When fun, teamwork, and good sportsmanship are the top goals, sports can improve young kids’ physical and emotional health, self-esteem, and even their relationship skills. Unfortunately,...
