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Learn about common conditions, treatment options, and prevention tips for a healthier life with expert advice from Cleveland Clinic.

Healthcare provider in physical therapy room helping person walk with a walker
November 22, 2024/Orthopaedics

Here’s What Happens After a Knee Replacement

Full recovery takes a year or more, but you’ll likely be walking and driving within a few weeks if you follow your provider’s recovery plan

Bare feet of person standing on exercise mat, with one foot rolling on a roller
November 18, 2024/Orthopaedics

How To Stop Foot Pain From Standing All Day

Try stretching, massage, elevation and a supportive pair of shoes to help relieve foot aches and pains

Large hand with athlete-taped wrist and fingers gripping football on the field
October 16, 2024/Orthopaedics

Understanding the Concussion Protocol, From Little League to the NFL

Concussion protocol describes the steps needed to test for concussion and return to play — timelines vary

Couple raking leaves in their front yard by their house
October 16, 2024/Orthopaedics

Tips To Avoid Back Pain From Raking Leaves

Using proper form and the right equipment can help keep you injury-free while gathering up that colorful foliage

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Person outside, grabbing shoulder
September 17, 2024/Orthopaedics

Tendonitis vs. Tendinosis: How Can I Tell the Difference?

Both are forms of tendinopathy, but one is more of an acute injury caused by inflammation, while the other is the result of degeneration over time

Person in kitchen holding placard with six foods containing calcium, like tofu, broccoli and almonds
September 6, 2024/Nutrition

Food for Your Bones: How To Follow the Osteoporosis Diet

Eating enough dairy, fish and leafy greens is a good way to help keep your bones strong

Person sitting on couch applying cold compress to arm, with heating pad nearby
September 6, 2024/Orthopaedics

Ice or Heat: What’s Better for Soothing Arthritis Pain?

Both types of therapy work differently, but they can both alleviate symptoms — especially when you alternate methods

Person wearing goggles doing the back stroke in a pool
August 26, 2024/Orthopaedics

Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers: What They Are and How To Work Them

These fibers are your friend for aerobic and endurance exercises

Runner sprinting from starting line on track
August 23, 2024/Orthopaedics

Fast-Twitch Muscle Fibers: What They Are and How To Build Them

Strength training and HIIT exercises can keep these vital muscle fibers strong

Healthcare provider holding X-ray in one hand, pointing to a model of a bone and joint with the other
August 20, 2024/Orthopaedics

What Kind of Doctor Treats Arthritis?

The process usually starts with your primary care provider, who may refer you to a rheumatologist or orthopaedist

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