For many elderly patients, including those with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, falls are the leading cause of death. The Journal of the American Podiatric Association discusses podatrist’s role in…
Shoulder pain will drive nearly 4.5 million people to a doctor this year, some of which will have suffered from a rotator cuff tear. Some patients will avoid…
Bruce Singer, Psy.D., Program Director, Chronic Pain and Recovery Center, Silver Hill Hospital, explains that leaving an “invisible toolbox” for patients with chronic pain syndrome may help them in the…
Bruce Singer, Psy.D., Program Director, Chronic Pain and Recovery Center, Silver Hill Hospital, delves into the cognitive distortion involved in chronic pain syndrome. He recommends patients find their “black duck”…
Bruce Singer, Psy.D., Program Director, Chronic Pain and Recovery Center, Silver Hill Hospital, evaluates the large social impact of chronic pain syndrome. He urges families to avoid enabling certain behaviors…
Testosterone replacement therapy has been shown to improve muscle mass, bone density and sexual function. But what effect does this therapy have when it comes to heart attacks…
More than 200,000 Americans suffer ACL injuries each year, most of them young and physically active. Many struggle with the decision to undergo ACL repair, or to stick…
Consistent exercise and physical movement have been proven to be beneficial for bones and joints, mental health, and overall well-being. The Scripps Research Institute is now using the wearable…
More than half of knee replacements are performed on patients under the age of 65. A new study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery examines the cost…
As we age, bones become less dense, increasing the risk of hip and other bone fractures. Testing bone mineral density is one way physicians assess a patient’s fracture…