Do you have an adolescent or teenage child who complains of intermittent knee pain? If the knee pain seems to come and go in episodes that last a few weeks or a few months at a time, then there is a good chance it is due to Osgood-Schlatter disease, or OSD. You should take your child to an orthopedic doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Here’s a closer look at what the disease entails, how it’s diagnosed, and how it is treated.…
Your feet are built to carry you around and support your weight, but sometimes they need a little help in order to do that job comfortably. Most people rely on shoes for that help, but there are times when even shoes are not enough. Here are some signs that you could benefit from putting orthotic supports in your shoes.
Your feet are often painful at the end of the day.…
If you have recently started to experience elbow pain, either from an injury or seemingly out of the blue, you may be wondering what you can or should do about the situation. After all, elbow pain can affect many of your daily activities and your life overall, and you want to be sure you are dealing with it in the best way possible. Get to know some of the steps you can take if you are dealing with elbow pain.…
