Exercise in Older Adults – Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics

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Statistically, only one out of four people between the ages of 65 and 74 exercise regularly. It can be easy to believe you’re too out-of-shape or too old to exercise. However, there are plenty of exercises that are beneficial for an aging body. In this blog post, we’ll answer common questions people ask about exercising […]

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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Do you live an active lifestyle that consists of running, jumping or hiking? If so, there’s a chance that you have experienced, or are at risk for patellofemoral pain syndrome. Commonly referred to as “runner’s knee,” patellofemoral pain syndrome is pain around your kneecap that can be felt by the nerves in the surrounding soft […]

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Hip Strength: Why It’s Important for Athletes

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Athletes could miss as much as six weeks from their sport with a hip injury, one that is becoming increasingly prevalent for those who play sports. Hip injuries range from muscle and bone avulsions to changes in bone structure and labral tears, which happen when fatigue and overuse occurs, or when the body is adapting […]

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How to Recover After a Race

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Spring has sprung, making it a good time to go for a run! With all of the race training going on over the next few months, it’s important to know how to properly recover after you’ve pushed your body past the finish line. Keep reading to learn a few ways to bounce back strong after […]

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IT Band Injuries: How to Treat and Prevent

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As a runner or an athlete, you’ve likely experienced pain and swelling on the outside of the knee, making it hard to bend at a 45-degree angle. Iliotibial (IT) band injuries are one of the most common injuries among runners, so whether you’re training for a marathon or occasionally hitting the treadmill, it’s a good […]

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Overuse Series Part 2: The Hip

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Overuse hip injuries are common in active individuals, such as runners, cyclers and those in sports like football, hockey and soccer. These injuries can begin with chronic pain from repetitive, high-impact activities like running, or sudden increases in activity levels from training. Hip Tendonitis Tendonitis occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed from repetitive stress. Tendons […]

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Overuse Series Part 1: The Knee

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Overuse knee injuries are extremely common in athletes and active individuals, with patients seeing doctors for knee-related injuries more than most any other body part. If you’re suffering from knee pain, know that 25 percent of the population experiences it at some time or another. Mild stress over time can cause knee injuries, and one […]

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Knee Pain: Do I Have Osteoarthritis?

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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint condition causing pain or loss of function and is the most common type of arthritis affecting more than 27 million people in the U.S., with the knees being one of the most commonly affected areas. It is a condition that causes cartilage in the joints to break down and abnormal […]

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It’s Men’s Health Month: How healthy are you?

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Taking care of your health at any age is important, but throughout the month of June, anchored by a Congressional health education program, screenings, health education and outreach activities are being pushed to inform men on what they could be at risk for and what they need to improve on as a part of Men’s […]

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Starting Osteoporosis Prevention Early

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Osteoporosis is a condition through which an individual’s bones become weak and fragile. This condition often appears as people age, but several actions may be taken to prevent this at a young age to support good bone health for a lifetime. Children’s bones continuously gain mass and strength as they grow. Good nutrition, including a […]

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