Tens of millions of Americans are affected by arthritis. Although plenty of excellent information about the disease is readily available online and elsewhere, several myths remain attached to the condition. Some of the most common misconceptions about arthritis include the following: Misconception #1: “Only older people get arthritis” The risk of arthritis does increase as we grow older – about half of all people over 65 have some form of the disease. However, many arthritis sufferers are [Read More]
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The Difference Between Sprains and Strains
Strains and sprains can be quite common injuries for people of practically all ages, and most people suffer them at least once in their lifetime. They are one of the most frequent reasons people seek a health care provider. These injuries occur frequently in active, athletic people, and most treated sprains and strains heal within 2 to 4 weeks. Let’s take a look at the differences between these two types of orthopedic injuries: What Are Sprains? A sprain is an injury to a ligament, which is [Read More]