Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI): Symptoms, Physical Exam, and Imaging for Diagnosis
Diagnosing Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) involves integrating clinical history, physical examination, and advanced imaging studies to identify an...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Synovial Cyst of the TMJ: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A synovial cyst of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a rare, benign, fluid-filled sac that forms when the synovial membrane lining the joint hernia...
By Jordan
Zinc and Arthritis: Understanding Its Role in Joint Health and Inflammation
Zinc, an essential trace mineral, plays a critical role in modulating immune function, regulating inflammation, and supporting tissue repair, with def...
By Jordan
Stretching: Role in Arthritis Prevention, Joint Health, and Pain Management
While stretching alone cannot prevent arthritis, it significantly contributes to maintaining joint health, improving mobility, and managing existing a...
By Jordan
Elbow Flexibility: Understanding, Improving, and Maintaining Range of Motion
Improving elbow flexibility requires consistent, targeted stretching, mobility exercises, and understanding the joint's anatomy to restore full range ...
By Jordan
Rebounding and Your Knees: Understanding Impact, Risks, and Safe Practices
Rebounding is generally not bad for knees; its low-impact nature can benefit joint health, though improper technique or pre-existing conditions can el...
By Alex
Knee Braces: Understanding the Purpose of the Patellar Opening
Knee braces feature a patellar opening to accommodate the kneecap, facilitate proper tracking, distribute pressure, enhance comfort, reduce material b...
By Alex
Dress Shoes: Impact on Knee Pain, Biomechanics, and Mitigation Strategies
Yes, dress shoes can contribute to or exacerbate knee pain by altering natural gait mechanics, increasing joint stress, and reducing shock absorption,...
By Alex
Gel-One Injections: Understanding Their Use for Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain
Gel-One injections are a type of viscosupplementation that introduces hyaluronic acid into the knee joint to alleviate pain and improve function in in...
By Jordan
