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FREE Sports Physicals – 3/16/16

February 26, 2016 10:00 am Published by Comments Off on FREE Sports Physicals – 3/16/16

Winter sports are winding down, but spring is just around the corner.  Parents and athletes are preparing for their next... View Article


Insomnia After Joint Replacement

December 21, 2015 2:23 pm Published by Comments Off on Insomnia After Joint Replacement

One of the most common complaints after knee or hip replacement is difficulty sleeping. By six weeks after surgery, most... View Article


Youth Sports Safety Week 2015

November 4, 2015 1:58 pm Published by Comments Off on Youth Sports Safety Week 2015

Youth Sports Safety Week Youth Sports Safety Week offers something for everyone! There are opportunities for learning and for pre-sports... View Article


Why Do Artificial Joints Wear Out?

November 2, 2015 12:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Why Do Artificial Joints Wear Out?

Nothing lasts forever. Articular cartilage allows our joints to move freely without pain. As that cartilage wears out or becomes... View Article


Stress Fractures

October 27, 2015 3:47 pm Published by Comments Off on Stress Fractures

Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bone. Runner’s often have stress fractures in the weight bearing bones of their lower... View Article


Fall Prevention Awareness

September 25, 2015 1:25 pm Published by Comments Off on Fall Prevention Awareness

Have you fallen in the past year? Do you feel unsteady when standing or walking? Do you worry about falling?... View Article


Iliotibial band syndrome

September 1, 2015 12:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Iliotibial band syndrome

By Anthony R. Marino, MD Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is caused by irritation of the iliotibial band, which is the... View Article