How to Stretch Your Gluteus Medius
Weakness of the gluteus medius can result in several problems such as limping, back pain, loss of normal movement, and even injuries. One way to strengthen or prevent a weak gluteus medius is through stretching.
How to Stretch Your Gluteus Medius
Weakness of the gluteus medius can result in several problems such as limping, back pain, loss of normal movement, and even injuries. One way to strengthen or prevent a weak gluteus medius is through stretching.
Hip Pain in Pregnancy: Causes and How to Treat It
Pregnancy is a wonderful and life-changing experience for many, but it also comes with plenty of potential health complications—hypertension, anemia, infections and more, but luckily there are ways to ease the discomfort that comes with this pain.
How to Strengthen the Gluteus Medius
The gluteus medius plays an essential role in functional activities such as walking, running, climbing and more. For these reasons, it is beneficial to know how to strengthen the gluteus medius for maximum benefits.
Tennis Player? Get Back on the Courts with Hip Arthroscopy
Tennis is in full swing! We see it on the courts in our cities and on the TV in our homes. Tennis is a great sport for all ages and abilities. If you are staying off the courts due to a hip injury, hip arthroscopy may be a treatment option that can get you back in the game.
3 Simple Yoga Poses for Healthy Hips
Do you suffer from a tight lower back or muscle stiffness and pain? This pain could be the result of tight hips. Keeping your hips strong and healthy is essential for sitting, standing, walking, and most physical activities. The hip joint is your body's largest ball-and-socket joint, and it is crucial to have healthy hips for all stages of life.
Could IT Band Syndrome Be the Cause of My Hip Pain?
IT band syndrome is caused by overuse, and is common in endurance athletes like runners and bikers. It affects the tissue that runs from the side of your hip all the way down past your knee. Most of the time, the inflammation manifests itself as pain on the outside of the knee, but can leave you with a deep aching in your hip. Researchers have found that weak hip muscles can be one of the biggest reasons why people get IT band syndrome. Usually, hip weakness contributes to faulty movement patterns; over time, the tightness of the IT band increases.
The Value of Medical Research for Orthopedic Patients
Medical research studies greatly contribute to patient outcomes and give us evidence-based knowledge about orthopedic treatment options. Research studies are an important factor for continuing to improve outcomes for all orthopedic patients.
Favorable Patient Outcomes with Hip Arthroscopy
Many types of underlying health issues or injuries can cause debilitating hip pain. I see patients almost every day who are looking for solutions to hip pain that is disrupting their daily lives. Two common causes of hip pain are hip dysplasia and ligament teres tears. If you have been diagnosed with either of these, you have several options for treatment.
Chronic hip pain that interferes with daily activities or seems to be worsening with time could be a symptom of a serious underlying hip condition. It may be time to visit an orthopedic hip specialist for evaluation and treatment.
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The Comprehensive Guide to Non-Surgical Orthopedic Treatments: PRP Therapy (Part 2 of 4)
As patients increasingly seek non-surgical alternatives for orthopedic conditions, Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a promising treatment option. Dr. Benjamin Domb, founder of the American Hip Institute and a leading expert in bot...
Managing Chronic Hip Pain: When Professional Athletes Seek Surgical Solutions
The roar of the crowd, the crack of the bat or the glide of skates on ice – these are all split-second decisions that define professional sports and mask a hidden battle that many elite athletes fight behind the scenes. For Tyler Seguin of the D...
The Comprehensive Guide to Non-Surgical Orthopedic Treatments: Cortisone Injections (Part 1 of 4)
As a leading orthopedic specialist dedicated to helping patients find relief from hip pain, I frequently recommend cortisone injections as an effective non-surgical treatment option.