With the growing popularity of CrossFit, more and more people are intrigued to know what it is all about? There are innumerable articles, gossips, opinion and views on this topic which often leads to the birth of misconceptions and myths. If you are yet not an expert on this topic, here are some of the questions which you might want to avoid asking a CrossFit enthusiast: “Do you prefer to be bulky?” No, not necessarily and that is not what CrossFit always offers. Though looking like the female or male Games athletes on television is not quite bad, if you prefer not to look like that, of cours ..read more

Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a procedure reserved for patients who have severe hip joint damage or degeneration. The disability and pain from arthritis can impair your ability to perform daily activities and influence your quality of life. How long does total hip replacement last? In general, a total hip replacement lasts over 20 years. However, it is best to consider failure rates. If you have a total hip replacement, you have a 90-95% chance that the joint will hold up for 10 years, and an 80-85% chance that it will last for 20 years. As technology imp ..read more

Total Joint Arthroplasties Joint replacement surgery, also called a total joint arthroplasty (TJA), is a common procedure used to relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore quality of life. There are many types of joint replacement procedures. Joint replacement surgery is used to replace damaged cartilage and any loss of bone structure. The procedure is a resurfacing of the damaged joint, which relies on the ligaments and muscles for function and support. The replacement joint is called a prosthesis, which can be made of cobalt chrome, stainless steel, titanium, ceramic, or polyethylene. Ost ..read more

Shoulder arthroscopic debridement is a procedure used to relieve pain and restore function to the shoulder joint. This surgery is best for patients who have rotator cuff tears that cannot be fully repaired. The procedure is followed by a long course of physical therapy. What is debridement? Debridement is the process of removing damaged tissue and debris from the shoulder joint. Considered a minimally invasive procedure, shoulder joint debridement involves use of small tools to surgically clean the area. Who is a candidate for shoulder arthroscopic debridement? Tissue damage of the shoulder jo ..read more

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair is a procedure used to rebuild the ligament in the center portion of the knee. The ACL keeps the tibia (shinbone) in place. When this ligament is torn or damaged, it can cause the knee to buckle during physical activity. How common is ACL ligament repair? The ACL is one of the most commonly injured ligaments in the knee. Around 200,000 people suffer some sort of injury to the ACL, and 100,000 ACL repair surgeries are performed annually. ACL injury incidence is higher in people who participate in high-risk activities, such as skiing, football, basketball ..read more

You may run to increase endurance, strengthen your muscles with weightlifting or cycle to increase your overall fitness. However, with CrossFit you get all-in-one. This is the primary reason why CrossFit is so hugely popular. If you want to know further, here are the reasons that make CrossFit different and manifold times better than other exercise regimes: Variety and versatility: CrossFit ensures you are well rounded with the greatest variety of exercises possible. CrossFit facilities design workout schedules that attend to your specific needs. The nature, speed, duration and grouping of exe ..read more

Chiropractic is a branch of health care that deals with disorders of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems and the impact of these disorders on the overall health of an individual. Chiropractic therapy deals with the prevention and treatment of neck pain, back pain, pain in the limbs and joints, headaches and other related conditions.   Who is a chiropractor? Chiropractors are trained professionals who deliver chiropractic therapy to patients. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills that help them diagnose the cause of a painful symptom. They also have the skills and knowledge to suggest ..read more

Feet (or more specifically hind limbs) are one of the most important organs in the human body as it carries the weight of the entire body. Unlike other mammals that walk using their forelimbs as well, the entire human body is balanced between the two hind limbs only. This is precisely the reason why many who do not practise or carry out special care to their feet bones and muscles often face problems in the joints and ligaments at their middle age. Therefore, it is extremely important for people to take care of their limbs so that they are nimble and they are not in stress at any given point i ..read more

FAQs on Whiplash About 120,000 Americans are treated for whiplash pain every year. At least two percent of estimated two million men and women injured in nonfatal auto accidents face the risk of suffering from this medical condition. Taking together injuries from contact sports, slip and fall injuries, physical assault, amusement park rides and neck blows from various other activities, about 2 to 3 million people experience whiplash injuries of various degrees. What is whiplash injury? Whiplash injury indicates a traumatic condition associated with sudden jolt to the cervical spine. It is ca ..read more

Anatomy of the Hand A number of bones join together to make up the human hand. These bones also form and act as the appendage’s supporting framework which attaches the muscles together at the wrists and shoulder and enables the fingers and arm to move. A considerable amount of pressure directly to a bone is needed to break it, i.e. a hand fracture occurs due to direct force to the hand. What usually comes next, is pain, swelling, and a decrease in usage of the injured hand. Kinds of Hand Fractures While some fractures may be considered as simple, with bone pieces being perfectly aligned and ..read more