Common Back Injuries From a Car Accident
Following a collision, people often feel sore in one or more body parts. However, back pain after a car accident is common. Although some back injuries resolve themselves with rest, others cause ongoing discomfort or result in an inability to perform daily activity without pain. Seeking immediate treatment after a car accident is essential. A…
Read MoreWhat to Expect Physically After a Car Accident
Car accidents can affect people in different ways. That’s one of the reasons why it’s important to know what to expect and seek medical attention soon after an accident, even if you don’t feel any immediate symptoms, for your auto accident recovery. What to expect immediately after the accident You may not experience severe symptoms…
Read More5 Common Knee Injuries
Your knees do a lot of moving and have a lot of moving parts. So when injuries happen, they can lead to pain, weakness in the joint and limited activity. In fact, knee pain is the second most common cause of chronic pain among American adults, and a third of all Americans have reported having…
Read MoreWhy You Should See a Spine Surgeon For Your Back Pain
A back problem can manifest itself in many ways, so see a spine surgeon for your back pain sooner rather than later. Dr. Ali Zahrai sees all types of back problems when people visit Alexander Orthopaedics’ office in Trinity. But in most cases, there is one common thread — very few of his patients will…
Read MoreThe Importance of Treating Sports Injuries According to an Orthopedic Surgeon
For sports injuries, now’s the time to get the issue fixed. Get back in the game faster, and prevent future injury, with a visit to an orthopedic surgeon specialized in sports medicine. According to Dr. Jennifer Swaringen, an orthopedic surgeon at Alexander Orthopaedic Associates, “Nagging sports-related injuries can be painful and even debilitating, and there’s…
Read MoreTreating Foot and Ankle Trauma
Serious athletes aren’t the only ones who are susceptible to foot and ankle injuries. Foot and ankle trauma can be caused by accidents during everyday activities. When an injury occurs, whether it was on the playing field, at work or as the result of an accident, proper diagnosis and early intervention hold the key to…
Read MoreWhat Is a Fallen Arch and How Is It Treated?
Flat feet, or pes planus, can be a painful condition found in children whose arches don’t develop or in adults who have suffered from an injury. Fallen arches occur when the entire sole of the foot touches the floor when standing. Though some people may have the appearance of flat feet with no symptoms, others…
Read MoreWhat Causes Sudden Joint Pain?
You’re out and about, your body feels great from head to toe, and then — seemingly out of nowhere — lightning strikes. Or, at least it feels that way. Sudden joint pain can not only ruin your day, but become a cause for concern, especially if you’ve never experienced it before. Unlike arthritis, which tends…
Read MoreFor the Love of Feet
In a recent article from Runner’s World, Dr. Perler was quoted on the importance of foot health. “The foot is an amazingly complex structure from both a mechanical and architectural viewpoint,” says Adam D. Perler, D.P.M., our podiatrist at Alexander Orthopaedic. “Over a lifetime, the average person circumnavigates the Earth’s circumference more than five times,”…
Read MoreMost Common Football Injuries
It’s almost fall, which means it’s almost time for football season! Unfortunately, with football season, comes the most common football injuries. Whether playing competitively or mostly in your backyard––sprains, tears, bruising and breaks are risks that come with the love of the game. We’ve prepared you with a list of the most common football injuries…
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