What’s Causing my Hip Pain? Hip Anatomy The hip joint is a large ball and socket joint designed to withstand significant stresses such as supporting our body weight when running and jumping, in addition to the normal wear and tear of daily activities such as walking and stair climbing. The hip joint is comprised of the head (“ball”) of the femur (“thigh bone”) and the acetabulum (“socket”) of the pelvis. Surrounding the hip joint are many tough ligaments that provide support and protection to prevent the dislocation of the joint but allow a wide range of movements. The strong muscles […]
Blog: The Rhythm of Your Step Matters
The Rhythm of Your Step Matters If you are a runner you have heard many popular terms over the years on how to help your form. Some of these could be heel striker, minimalist shoes or maybe barefoot running. It is hard to distinguish what we should be paying attention to and what is important. In some instances, this can be difficult to answer, but in this case I would like to simplify this for you. In doing so I will introduce a new word, cadence. Before I explain this word to you I would like to explain why it […]
Blog: Dialing in your Bike Fit
Dialing In Your Bike Fit With the sun finally making an appearance this spring, it may be time to drag out your bicycle from storage and take a spin around the neighborhood. But before you do that, there may be a few things to consider before heading off for a ride. A correct bike fit can prevent injury, keep an old one in check, and make your ride more enjoyable. Professional cyclists have their fit on a bike scrutinized in order to enhance their performance, but even recreational riders can benefit from having a few basic elements in mind. First, […]
Blog: Arthritis and Me
Arthritis and Me The CDC (Center for Disease Control) estimates that just over 20% of Americans-about 54.4 million people-were diagnosed by physicians as having arthritis between 2013-2015. The good news is that that number has not increased much since 2002 however the number of Americans reporting that they are limited in their activities by arthritis has increased to 43.5% of adults which is up from 35.9% in 2002. So what are we blaming it on? Arthritis is a condition that involves inflammation of one or more joints in the body. Typical symptoms for people with arthritis include pain, swelling, stiffness, […]
Blog: Joint Replacements and Recovery
Joint Replacements and Recovery More and more people are deciding to have joint replacements around the world to the point you probably have a family member or close friend who has gone through this surgery whether it was for a knee, hip, shoulder, ankle or even big toe! Technology is advancing at such a rate that doctors can almost replace any joint in the extremities. In the US, almost 7 million people have a hip or knee replacement with about twice as many knee replacements versus hip replacements. The prevalence is also usually higher in women than men and increases […]
