A broken wrist (a wrist fracture) usually occurs during a severe fall. A sudden twisting of the wrist by an external force may also result in this fracture. However, just because it hurts doesn’t mean it’s broken. You could have a wrist sprain. Regardless of the injury, any sudden wrist injury should be followed up with a […]
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Every day in the United States, an estimated 28,000 people sprain their ankles. Although your ankle is designed to bear your full body weight, its range of motion can limit certain moves. When you put too much pressure on the joint, this can cause the tissues holding it in place to tear, leading to an ankle sprain.
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When a person’s level of exercise intensity surpasses their body’s capacity for recovery, overtraining syndrome (OTS) sets in. Overtraining may also be defined as the inability to maintain a specific training load over an extended period of time, leading to decreased performance. Overtrained individuals may stop improving in their sport, experience a decline in strength and fitness,
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Youth sports can be excellent for children. Not only are there well-studied benefits that sports provide to children in the form of improved cognitive development and physical growth to aid their developing bodies, but sports can be just plain fun. Unfortunately, without proper precautions or even by accident or happenstance, your child could face youth sports injuries.
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Fractures, or broken bones, can be serious injuries that need weeks of recovery. Without proper, timely attention, a broken bone can lead to deformity, disability, or complications with your cardiovascular system, such as a pulmonary embolism. Though you may think having a broken bone would be painfully obvious–and in most cases, it is–there are some
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If you experience carpal tunnel syndrome on a regular basis, don’t wait until the symptoms become even more severe before you see a medical professional. When you obtain treatment for carpal tunnel in its early stages, simple solutions like rest or wearing a wrist brace can be effective treatments for your condition. Ultimately, early treatment will save
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Most of us take our shoulders for granted, but this complex joint used every day often results in chronic pain for many people. The shoulder, a nexus of several joints combined with tendons and muscles, enables a wide range of arm motions, from scratching your back to throwing a pitch in a softball game. However,
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Injuries and accidents simply happen. They aren’t always preventable; however, despite their unpredictability, injuries and accidents can be prepared for. If you don’t have a first aid kit, have one but it is in some forgotten corner of your house, or if you’re looking to help keep you and your loved ones better prepared for the unforeseen, then
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Ligaments are strong fibrous tissues that help connect bones in our body at a joint. This helps provide stability but also provides a bit of added controlled movement. Healthy and strong ligaments are essential for movement, stability, and strength. A Ligament tear can cause a lack of mobility, pain and discomfort, and weakness in the body. Knowing
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At Go To Ortho, we have been continually reviewing CDC recommendations and updating our preventive and responsive actions accordingly, so that we can continue to provide care to those that need it while keeping our patient’s and staff’s health a priority. The Oregon Health Authority announced on February 28, 2020, the first presumptive case of
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