Walking Gait: Heel-to-Toe vs. Toe-to-Heel Explained
For most individuals, the biomechanically efficient and recommended walking pattern involves a natural heel strike followed by a roll through the foot...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Health
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Ankle Surgery: Recovery, Rehabilitation Phases, and Long-Term Care
After ankle surgery, recovery involves a structured, multi-phase rehabilitation process focused on restoring range of motion, strength, stability, and...
By Hart
AC Joint Protection: Understanding, Prevention, and Strengthening Strategies
Protecting your AC (acromioclavicular) joint involves a multi-faceted approach focusing on proper exercise mechanics, balanced strength development of...
By Hart
Hip Surgery: Leg Crossing Restrictions, Dislocation Prevention, and Recovery
Crossing legs after hip surgery is restricted primarily to prevent dislocation of the new or repaired joint by avoiding specific movements that stress...
By Jordan
Hip Precautions: Why They're Essential After Surgery, Types, and Adherence
Hip precautions are essential post-surgical guidelines, primarily after total hip arthroplasty or hip fracture repair, to prevent joint dislocation an...
By Alex
Knee MRI: Understanding How to Read Your Scan, Common Injuries, and Key Structures
Understanding a knee MRI involves systematically analyzing different anatomical structures across various image sequences and planes, allowing for the...
By Alex
FAI Recovery: Timelines, Rehabilitation, and Factors Influencing Outcomes
Recovery from Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) is highly variable, ranging from 3-6 months for conservative management to 6-12 months or more follow...
By Jordan
Knee Pain After Exercise: Normal Sensations, Common Causes, and When to Seek Help
While mild, transient knee discomfort after exercise can be a normal physiological response, persistent, sharp, or debilitating knee pain is not and w...
By Hart
Hyperextended Knee: Management, Exercises, and Prevention
Addressing a hyperextended knee involves acute injury management, strengthening surrounding muscles, improving proprioception, and modifying movement ...
By Alex
