National Gardening Exercise Day is here, and we are bringing you some top tips for how to make gardening a pain-free and enjoyable hobby! While trying to make the most out of the extra time at home this year, many of us have a renewed focus on gardening and yardwork. Gardening is beneficial for both […]
Millions from the baby boomer generation in the US suffer from arthritis or chronic joint pain, and in many cases, a traditional total joint replacement leaves behind residual pain and restricted activity. Dr. Anthony Miniaci discusses how less invasive procedures, such as those enabled by Arthrosurface implants, can help tackle these issues. Check it out […]
Have you been told that you need a toe fusion? Although it can provide excellent pain control, a fusion is considered a procedure of last resort for patients with a sedentary lifestyle because it eliminates all toe movement, making it especially difficult or impossible for women who want to wear high heels. It may also […]
July 11th is National Swimming Pool Day and as you may know, exercising is one of the best things you can do to help relieve your painful joints. However, it is very important that you choose the right type of exercises to improve your joint pain and not make it worse. Those of you with […]
For those of us living above the equator, summer is finally here and the heat & humidity seems to be getting worse. Weather experts predict that 2015 could be the hottest year on record with heat waves are already creating havoc in places like Europe & Asia. For those suffering from arthritis or chronic joint […]
More than 1 million people over the age of 50 are affected by arthritis in the big toe joint (aka the metatarsal phalangeal “MTP” joint). Hallux rigidus is a progressive disease and one of the mostcommon forms of arthritis in the big toe. This disease often results in pain, stiffness and enlargement of the joint. […]