We've all heard that flip-flops are bad for your feet. But is that really true? Dr. Brad Blankenhorn, a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon with University Orthopedics, separates fact from fiction.
Before hitting the field, Sports Medicine Dr. Peter Kriz detailed some important things to keep in mind, especially for young athletes you may be stepping off the Little League field and onto a bigger playing surface.
Whether you're working from home or you're kids are doing school work, proper posture while in front of your laptop can prevent serious neck, shoulder, and back issues.
According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults.
As children head back into the classroom, many schools have banned locker use in an effort to keep students socially distanced. That means kids are carrying their backpacks throughout the…
University Orthopedics hand surgeon Dr. Got has tips on avoiding some common common injuries that happen during yard work.
Since several months of inactivity puts teens more at risk of injury, University Orthopedics' Dr. Aristides Cruz told Channel 12's Kim Kalunian, they should gradually return to their activity.
While golf is often seen as a leisure activity, Dr. Ramin Tabaddor, a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon with University Orthopedics, said it's indeed a sport that can put a lot of tension on your back and hips. He said that can lead to injury without proper conditioning.
Staying active year-round can help avoid injury caused by deconditioning.