Healthcare News
Torn Meniscus: What to Know About This Knee Injury
If you’re an active person, or even a sports fan, you’ve probably heard of a torn meniscus. It’s a common knee injury, particularly among athletes. But what is it, exactly?
How Biceps Tendon Problems Can Cause Shoulder Pain
The biceps muscle is a large muscle in the front of the arm that gives you strength when bending the elbow, and it also plays an important role in shoulder function. There are several problems that can occur with the biceps tendon that may lead to the development of shoulder pain.
FDA Approves Arthroscopic Knee Cartilage Repair
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a request for a supplemental Biologics License Application for the repair of knee cartilage defects using arthroscopic delivery of the autologous cultured chondrocytes on a porcine collagen membrane.
Physical Therapy for Rotator Cuff Impingement: What to Expect
A rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that stabilize the shoulder and help move the arm. Tissue in this part of the body can become impinged or pinched. Unfortunately, this injury can cause significant pain and may severely limit your normal arm movements and activities.
Why Do My Hips Hurt After Running?
Hip pain often occurs with running. While some level of soreness is normal, if your hips hurt after running, it may mean that you have injured yourself. Hip pain can be caused by injury to your muscles, bone, tendons, or other structures in your hip. Having weak core muscles, an old injury, or poor movement patterns can contribute to hip pain as well.
