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  • What to Know About a Hyperextended Elbow

    Posted on: 12 July, 2021

    A hyperextended elbow occurs when your elbow joint bends backward more than it should. This condition mostly happens in individuals involved in weight-bearing activities or contact sports.

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  • Conservative And Surgical Treatment Of Achilles Tendon Ruptures

    Posted on: 12 July, 2021

    There is a growing body of research in support of functional rehabilitation for non-surgical treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures. Recommendations on how to treat acute Achilles tendon ruptures has become controversial and requires an open dialogue with the patient and family to make the best decision for the situation.

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  • How to Ease Back into Exercise Safely After a Long Break

    Posted on: 28 May, 2021

    After taking a long break from physical activity, most people will not be able to perform at the same level they once did. It’s important to manage expectations and set realistic goals when easing back into exercise after a break.

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  • Overuse can contribute to high rate of arm injuries among youth players

    Posted on: 28 May, 2021

    With spring baseball season underway, Eric Makhni, M.D., a Henry Ford Health System sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, warns about how overuse can contribute to the high rate of arm injuries among youth players.

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  • Toe Walking in Children

    Posted on: 28 May, 2021

    Toe walking is normal in young children under the age of 2 years. Most children start off toe walking, and over the course of their second year, will gradually develop a normal gait pattern. Children who toe walk beyond age 2 may be evaluated to ensure they do not have any other condition.

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