By Alissa Gordon Sports have always been an important part of my life. I played field hockey and lacrosse competitively in college; today, outside of work, I’m a CrossFit coach and an Olympic weightlifter. Overall, I take really good care of myself. However, I recently... Read More
With winter finally over and spring in full swing, thousands of Washington DC-area runners will be dusting off their running shoes this month and hitting the trails. Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the United States and, according to the... Read More
Basilar joint arthritis (arthritis of the basilar joint at the base of the thumb) is an extremely common problem that can be very debilitating. In the post, I will discuss arthritis in general and its causes, and will specifically discuss basilar joint arthritis—also known as... Read More
So you’re ready to have your knee replaced. You’re tired of the pain and stiffness that affects your daily activity caused by your arthritic knee. Total knee replacement surgery is your best option, but you’ve heard horror stories about the pain from your friends—and you’re... Read More
Myofascial pain syndrome is a fairly common pain disorder among adults. With this condition, pressure on sensitive areas in muscles can cause pain in other parts of the body. Dry needling is a manual medicine technique that treats this dysfunction. The following is a brief... Read More
by Debra T. I have a career that involves managing therapy and support programs for both service members suffering from traumatic brain injury and for their caregivers. While it’s personally rewarding, there’s also a fair amount of stress that’s involved. So after work, I love... Read More
The knee joint is critical for both normal activity and athletic function. As a result of injury or prior surgery, there can be breakdown within the knee, which can lead to early arthritis. As there has been an emphasis within our society towards increased exercise... Read More
The hand is one of the most complex structures to navigate for surgery as it is comprised of many small bones and tendons, and multiple joints. In addition, it’s used almost non-stop every day, making it vulnerable to stresses and strains that can lead to... Read More
Dupuytren’s disease, or Dupuytren’s contracture, is a condition of the hand in which the fingers flex and contract, or permanently curl, into the palm. Dense nodules underneath the skin and pitting of the skin can also be present. The small finger and ring finger are... Read More
Proper diagnosis and treatment are key to avoid future problems Growth plate fractures are very common in children. Approximately 15–30% of all childhood fractures occur through the growth plate. They are twice as likely to occur in boys as in girls. The most common locations... Read More
