Tag: Joint Pain

11
May

Your Smartphone May Be The Cause Of Your Finger, Hand, and Elbow Pain

In today’s world it seems most people have a smartphone – from seniors to young children. We all use them in our day-to-day lives and because they play such an integral role, we are constantly on them. Did you know that your fingers, hands, and elbows can be negatively impacted by the use of your smartphone? As we use our

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10
May

Risks of Wearing the Wrong Shoes for Running

You throw on a pair of sneakers and head out the door for your daily run. Did you know that those shoes may be causing serious injury to not only your feet, but also your hips, knees, and back? Running is a great way for you to stay healthy, but the wrong shoes could be causing you more harm than

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4
Mar

Methodist McKinney Hospital Awarded Gold Seal for Joint Replacement

MCKINNEY, Texas (February 22, 2019) Methodist McKinney Hospital announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Joint Replacement – Knee and Hip Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. “Methodist McKinney Hospital has thoroughly demonstrated a high level of

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10
May

Arthritis: Most Common Pandemic Disease, But Misunderstood

Arthritis. More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children suffer from this disease worldwide. And while it’s one of the most common and recognizable pandemics that we face today, it is also one of the most misunderstood. With over 100 different types of arthritis, any age or race can suffer from its debilitating symptoms. While it’s more commonly found in

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8
Apr

On the Ball: Understanding Joint Replacement Surgery

In almost every medical specialty, surgery is considered a last resort—most physicians vastly prefer to start with noninvasive treatments. But when there are no other options, modern surgical techniques can be a sure bet for optimal recovery and restored quality of life. Such is the case when dealing with joint injury or disease, which often demands surgery to replace damaged

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