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• Enjoy a Pain Free Holiday Season

  For many people, holiday "cheer" can also mean holiday "chores" – dragging the Christmas tree into the house; carrying heavy boxes of decorations out of the basement; lugging shopping bags through the mall; and, in recent years, shoveling a lot of...

• 6 Winter Hiking Tips

  Temps may have dropped in New York but some of the most beautiful scenes in nature can be taken in during a winter hike. Whether you’ve been wanting to go for a winter hike or if you’re just interested in trying something new, we have some tips that...

• Softball Concussions: Don’t Let Them Slide by Unnoticed

  Learn about the symptoms and treatments of softball concussions. Softball concussion stories are rare. That’s because non-impact sports have much lower rates of concussions than high-impact sports such as football. But that doesn’t mean that softball...

• Kelly’s Story

  In 1982, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at the age of two. At the time, most people were not aware that children could get arthritis—in fact, the same holds true today! When I was younger, I was treated with baby aspirin for a while...

• Get Moving Again - Treatment For Lower Back Pain

  The spine is a structure that provides stability, mobility and strength to the body. You need your spine to move your neck and back properly. A spine deformity or disease can hinder your body from moving correctly, making turning, bending, or...

• How to Avoid Dehydration: A Guide for Athletes, Parents & Coaches

  The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute sports medicine team answers your questions about how to avoid the dangers of dehydration during this intense summer heat wave. The National Weather Service continues to warn Philadelphia area residents about the...

• The Black Eye: Head or Face Contusion

  We all get a black eye at some point in our lives. Here’s what you can do. Whether we’re athletes, weekend warriors, or just accident-prone, we’ve all certainly had our fair share of contusions in our lives. Contusion, though it sounds like a scary...

• Five Steps for Dealing with Shin Splints Playing Soccer

  Any training that involves vigorous running or even walking long distances on certain surfaces can cause shin splints. Because of all the running required for the sport, dealing with shin splints while playing soccer is an all-too-common problem. At...

• FAQs About Joints & Cartilage Injuries in Bucks County

  It’s shiny, but tough; smooth, but strong; flexible, but stable. It’s articular cartilage and it’s the reason our joints are able to move with ease and function without pain. Not only does cartilage provide shape and structure to various parts of the...

• Don - Laminectomy, Facetectomy, Foraminotomy

  I have been a part/full time blacksmith for over 40 years. Lot of hammering, lifting anvils, vises, steel rods and bars, fences, railings, loading trucks, etc. No problem. But in the summer of my 75th year it caught up with me. I had finished loading...

• 5 Tips for Combatting Inflammation

  Inflammation is the body's natural response to protect against harmful bacteria, heal an injury, or fight an infection. Typically inflammation resolves during the healing process, unless the inflammation is chronic, which can be linked to a number of...

• Are Common Lacrosse Injuries Different for Men and Women?

  Learn the differences between men’s and women’s lacrosse...including the risks. Lacrosse is the fastest-growing sport at the high school and college level, and efforts to provide preventive care and treatment for these athletes are trying to keep up....

• Six Tips from Winter Runners for Preventing Ankle Strains and Twists

  Learn from the best: The tips from winter runners may keep the rest of us safe in winter weather, too. Any winter activity – from extreme sports to mundane chores, or even just taking a walk – poses a significant slip and fall hazard if the weather is...

• Beach Volleyball Injuries: The Unexpected Shin Splints

  Learn how to properly prepare for summer sports with some easy everyday choices. Beach volleyball, while a highly popular sport for the summer months, is an example of improperly preparing for a sport in order to prevent injury. Beach volleyball is...

• Rothman Has the Solution for Lower Back Pain in Philadelphia

  Did you know that one of the most common ailments in the United States is lower back pain? In fact it is a common cause for missing work and job-related disability. It is also the second most common neurological ailment in the U.S., causing Americans...

• Don’t Let Lower Back Pain Near Philadelphia Interfere With Your Lifestyle

  If you’re like most locals, you’ve got plans for the coming months and many upcoming activities and events to enjoy. Part of the advantage of living in the Philadelphia area is that you have access to a wide variety of fun things to do and see - right...

• 3 Hip Pain Treatments for Golfers

  Revive Your Golf Game With These Effective Treatments For Hip Pain. Out of all of the sports you can think of, golf probably appears to be one of the safest. There are no tackles, no collisions, and no physical fighting involved in the game. However,...

• How Winter Sports Can Cause Stiffness and Soreness in the Neck Muscles

  Causes and Remedies for Neck Injuries Sustained from Winter Activities This winter season, long days on the slopes or at the rink can take a toll on your body. Aches, pains, and muscles strains are all normal injuries to sustain after a day full of...

• FAQs About Recovery From Total Ankle Replacement

  If you have been suffering from ongoing pain and limited mobility from an ankle injury or arthritis, your doctor may suggest total ankle replacement surgery as an option. This procedure can significantly improve your ankle pain and maintain your...

• 6 Tips for Vacation Running Injury Prevention

  For many, summertime means vacation and traveling. So while COVID has affected many vacation plans, some families are still in the process of planning trips. That does not mean you have to sacrifice all your hard work and fitness during your travel....