Knee & Joint Injuries

Recognising different grades of ankle sprains with advice on how to treat swollen and turned ankles and recover quickly.

Sep 21, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

Runner's knee is a common orthopedic problem affecting serious runners. Here's what causes this condition as well as possible treatments.

May 11, 2009 - Kristie Leong

A large percentage of individuals have sprained an ankle at some point of their lifetime.

May 3, 2009 - Naheed Ali

The only thing worse than waking up to an annoying alarm is waking up to an annoying alarm and not being able to move one's neck to one side without eye-popping pain.

Apr 15, 2009 - Heidi Toth

When ligaments or tendon attachments are stretched, torn or fragmented, joints can become hyper-mobile and painful. Prolotherapy can help relive the pain permanently.

Feb 15, 2009 - Brad Dunevitz

Prolotherapy is an orthopedic procedure that stimulates the body's natural healing processes to strengthen joints weakened by trauma or injury.

Feb 15, 2009 - Brad Dunevitz

Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are all too common in athletes. Strengthening supporting muscles and improving balance can reduce injury risk.

Nov 6, 2008 - Steven M. Cohen

There are several ligaments that stretch between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone) and they work together to maintain the stability of the knee joint

Sep 10, 2008 - Kenneth Rosen

An injury to the big toe may seem minor, but turf toe can sideline an athlete for months.

Sep 1, 2008 - Steven M. Cohen

A common, but misunderstood sports injury, shoulder separation involves sprain or tear of two strong ligaments in the shoulder.

Mar 10, 2008 - Steven M. Cohen

Knee pain can be caused by a variety of problems. Some can be treated conservatively, and some may need surgery.

Dec 23, 2007 - Steven M. Cohen

Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain. Tears can be acute or chronic, and may be treated conservatively or surgically.

Dec 2, 2007 - Steven M. Cohen