Do your knees crack when you get up off the couch or as you step out of bed in the morning? The medical term for this cracking or grating sound is called crepitus, and it occurs when there is friction between a bone and cartilage. But does this sound mean your cartilage is diminishing and […]
5 Common Problems That Affect Amateur Runners
Even though you might be eager to go out and test some of the 10 best places to run in the Twin Cities, there are a few things to consider before you hit the trails, especially if you are a novice runner. Running can be a great form of exercise when done correctly, but you […]
Knee Scanners May Soon Help Catch Criminals
You’ve probably seen movies like 007 or Minority Report that show agencies using facial recognition imaging to identify subjects as the enter a building or airport. In the movies, the main character can usually elude detection by wearing a complex facial mask or by using fake fingerprints, but a new type of recognition software is […]
Answer to Ankle Instability May Lie in Knee and Hip Joints
A University of Georgia study revealed that people who have suffered an ankle sprain may be at a greater risk of re-injury depending on how they move their hip and knee joints. Previous ankle sprain treatment has focused mainly on strengthening the joints in the ankle region. The University of Georgia study suggests that certain […]
Study May Change Rehab Procedure for Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients
A study of 30 patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty surgery may elicit changes in rehabilitation schedules post-operatively. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is usually associated with moderate to severe local inflammatory reactions, which can lead to constant pain for up to one year following surgery. Different methods have been tested to reduce post-op inflammatory reactions, […]