Orthopedic

What is the meniscus? It is a C-shaped tissue that sits between your femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). We have 2 of them in each knee, called medial meniscus and lateral meniscus. The menisci cushions and absorbs any impact that goes through the knees. The outer part of the meniscus is pretty well […]

What is the rotator cuff? It is a group of 4 muscles and its tendons:  Supraspinatus  Infraspinatus  Subscapularis Teres Minor These muscles aid in movement of your arm. But most importantly, the rotator cuff is responsible for keeping the shoulder in the shoulder socket, providing stability.  What are the most common injuries of the rotator

Due the CoronaVirus, a lot of people are still hesitant to return back to the gym and turning to home workouts instead. But, many don’t know where to start. You want to work out but feel like you don’t have the right equipment. You want to purchase some equipment, but don’t know what the best

What is flat feet (pes planus)? Flat feet occurs when there is loss of the arch in your foot. So when you stand, your entire foot makes contact with the ground.  Flexible vs. Rigid Flat Foot  A flexible foot is when you have an arch when you’re sitting (non-weightbearing) but becomes flat when you stand

What is a herniated disc? We have discs between each vertebrae that cushion our spine. When the tough outer part of the disc (annulus fibrosis) gets torn, the inner gelatin like substance (nucleus pulposus) gets leaked. This can trigger an inflammatory response and compress spinal nerve roots.  How can you get it? Herniated discs can

Most of us have horrible work desk posture and so our desk jobs are slowly killing our bodies. Being slumped over in front of a screen for hours at a time can worsen your posture, stiffen you up, and bring on aches & pains. Now with the Corona Virus, many of us are working from

What is the Iliotibial Band (ITB)? It is a thick band of fascia (connective tissue) that runs from the outside of the hip down to the outside of the knee. The main function of the IT band is to stabilize the knee.  What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB Syndrome)? ITB syndrome is usually described as