by Premier Orthopaedics | May 22, 2014 | Orthopaedic Tips
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), of people in the U.S. over the age of 50, approximately 10 million of them have osteoporosis of the hip. Nearly 34 million others have osteopenia of the hip, which puts them at risk for osteoporosis. By 2020, the...
by Premier Orthopaedics | May 22, 2014 | Physical Therapy
Running is an effective way to stay physically fit. It strengthens bones and knees, lowers risks of cancer and stroke, thwarts depression, improves lung function, burns calories and builds muscles. These benefits should be considered sufficient to include running in...
by Premier Orthopaedics | May 22, 2014 | Sports Injuries
Baseball is a game that includes a lot of throwing and pitching motions. This is why shoulder injuries are common among baseball players. In order to improve the “throwing arm”, players need to practice consistently. The key aspects that need to be developed are...
by Premier Orthopaedics | May 22, 2014 | Orthopaedic Tips
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), everyone in the world will at some time in their life suffer from some type of back pain. The pain affects each person in different ways. It may come on suddenly and be so debilitating, the person...
by Premier Orthopaedics | May 22, 2014 | Orthopaedic Tips
Our bones take a lot of wear and tear over time and the need for a good orthopaedic doctor is necessary in nearly everyone’s life at some point. Seeing that this is a specialty, it can be confusing to know how to go about finding the right doctor for you and your...
