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I Have Hip Pain — Should I Keep Walking?

August 12, 2024

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Older couple walking their dog

Walking is one of the best and safest forms of exercise; many adults have a specific step count that they try to reach each day in order to maintain their health. But what if walking has become uncomfortable for you due to osteoarthritis and the frequent hip pain it can cause? Should you keep trying to reach your step goal, or should you scale back on your physical activity? That depends on a few factors.

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How Can You Find Relief from Painful Hip Conditions?

July 1, 2024

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Woman jogging outdoors, struggling with hip pain

Your hips are one of those body parts that you might not pay much attention to — that is, until they start to cause you pain. Hip pain can interfere with your ability to walk, sit, and do other basic tasks. It could seriously affect your quality of life! What are some of the most common painful hip conditions, and what can you do to find relief? This blog post provides some helpful information.

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What Is the Best Solution for Chronic Hip Pain?

June 11, 2024

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Man sitting on sofa, struggling with hip pain

If one or both of your hips is in constant pain, you might find it difficult to walk and stand. Your daily quality of life could be greatly affected. Additionally, an uneven gait due to hip pain could affect other parts of your musculoskeletal system. Truly, persistent hip pain should not be ignored! What is the best solution for this problem? That depends on what is causing it. This blog post discusses common causes of hip pain and a few potential ways to treat it.

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How Does Ultrasound Therapy Work?

May 8, 2024

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Happy, healthy couple jogging outdoors

Ultrasound technology plays a big role in the world of medicine. Often, it is used in a diagnostic capacity. But did you know that it could also help you to recover from injuries? This blog post provides basic information on how ultrasound therapy works to promote healing.

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sam® Ultrasound — What Is It? How Does It Work?

April 28, 2024

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Fit woman smiling as she jogs outdoors

When you think of ultrasound technology, you probably call to mind doctor’s offices, which have big machinery and a computer monitor that lets you see what is going on inside your body. That is known as diagnostic ultrasound, but did you know that there is also therapeutic ultrasound that can help your body to recover from injuries? And now, thanks to the remarkable sam® device, you can take ultrasound therapy with you wherever you go! Read this blog post to learn all the basics about this remarkable, portable treatment.

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Therapeutic Ultrasound?

March 4, 2024

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Happy couple jogging outdoors together

Ultrasound technology has been used in the medical field since the 1950s. In the decades that followed, the applications for ultrasound have continued to expand. In fact, in addition to using it for diagnoses, musculoskeletal doctors can also use it as a therapeutic treatment! Still, you might wonder if there are any downsides to therapeutic ultrasound technology. This blog post explores some important pros and cons.

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An Introduction to Sports Medicine

February 13, 2024

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Sports medicine doctor examining patient’s knee

There are some misconceptions floating around in the world about sports medicine. Many people do not understand exactly what it is and who can benefit from it. Do you have questions about this branch of healthcare? This blog post provides a helpful introduction to sports medicine and its benefits. Hopefully, what you learn will help you stay healthy and move well from head to toe!

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Sports Medicine vs. Physical Therapy: What’s the Difference?

January 15, 2024

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Doctor consulting with football player

If you have an injury or another type of musculoskeletal condition, you might be thinking about visiting either a physical therapist or a sports medicine physician. Both types of medical professionals are experts in their field, and both have the potential to help you feel better. But since they are different specialties, it may be better to visit one rather than the other, depending on the nature of your situation. This blog post aims to help you decide where you should turn for appropriate treatment.

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Is Diagnostic Ultrasound the Same as MRI?

November 26, 2023

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Medical professional using ultrasound on man’s shoulder

When you are dealing with a musculoskeletal health condition, one of the first things you need to do is learn about the problem. When you visit an orthopedic physician, they might recommend that you undergo an MRI scan, or they may use diagnostic ultrasound to examine you. What is the difference between these two technologies? This blog post explains some important information.

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Can Ultrasound Detect Tumors?

October 10, 2023

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Medical team member using ultrasound on patient’s leg

When most people think about tumor detection, they focus on MRI scans, mammograms, palpation, and other techniques. But did you know that ultrasound could also play a role in identifying tumors? What exactly is diagnostic ultrasound, and how might it help you to detect significant health problems as early on as possible? Read this blog post to find out.

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