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Treating Hip Pointers in Football Players

With the kick-off of the NFL season, North America’s favorite sport once again takes the centerstage in the hearts and minds of countless sports enthusiasts across the country. Many will undoubtedly be inspired to emulate the amazing physical feats displayed on the sporting arena. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a more serious athlete, sporting injuries are something you need to be prepared for. Let’s look at an injury commonly seen in contact sports like football – the hip pointer.

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Is Smoking Bad for Your Joints?

Smoking is related to poor heart health, respiratory disease, and many forms of cancers. But did you know that smoking also negatively impacts joint health?

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The Most Common Causes of Hip Pain

Your hip joint is one of the largest joints in your body. Being a ball-and-socket joint, it fits together in such a way as to allow a very wide range of movement across multiple planes and yet is sturdy enough to withstand many times your body weight with activities like running and jumping.

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How Falls Can Injure Your Hips

Did you know that 95% of the hip fractures are caused by falls, usually falling sideways? As your hips are one of the widest parts of your skeleton, they are prone to take most of the impact of the fall resulting in different types of hip injuries.

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What You Need to Know About Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip replacement is one of the most successful joint replacement surgeries performed in the US today. At the American Hip Institute, hip replacement is routinely performed as an outpatient procedure with greater than 99% accuracy in implant placement.

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Stretches to Help Prevent Hip Injuries

Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time can tighten up the hip joint causing problems with posture, back & hip pain, and contribute to knee, foot, and ankle problems as well. Here are some stretches to help loosen up tight hip muscles and improve hip mobility:

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Advances in Regenerative Medicine for Hip Pain

Regenerative Medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with the regrowth of functional tissue to heal injuries. It may be an alternate solution for hip tendon, cartilage, ligament, and muscle injuries that do not respond well to conservative therapy.

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7 Treatments for Hip Arthritis (Arthritis Awareness Month)

Arthritis is currently the #1 cause of disability in the US negatively impacting the lives of more than 50 million Americans. May has been designated Arthritis Awareness Month to help spread awareness about treatments available today that may improve the condition of those who suffer with this disease.

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Can Playing Golf Injure Your Hips?

Your hips have an important role to play in the game of golf. They are the bridge between the legs and the body ensuring the correct form, generating power, and shifting your body weight during the golf swing.

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