Orthopedics Center

Chronic Achilles Tendinitis May Lead to Heel Spurs
Achilles tendinitis causes ankle pain that gets worse after exercising or walking. There may also have a red and swollen area above the ankle, which hurts when you press or move the ankle, and feel warm around the area and stiffness in the calf muscles.

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What Causes Swollen Feet?
Sometimes the condition goes away on its own without treatment, but in certain cases, it can be a sign of other serious diseases.

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PRP Injection (Platelet Rich Plasma): Alternative Treatment for Achilles Tendinitis
Treating Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis and chronic pain at the back of an ankle is no longer challenging. Currently, new medical innovation called PRP, or Platelet Rich Plasma injection is used to repair the injured area. This alternative treatment has been proven to be an effective method.

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Shooting Pain in the arm when raising shoulder is a sign of Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Using your shoulders in repetitive motions, especially when raising hands continuously while painting walls, wiping windows, hanging clothes, cutting tree branches, and carrying or lifting heavy objects or sports players who are involved in activities that require frequent arm raising motions, such as basketball, badminton and swimming are all at risk of having rotator cuff tendinitis. Injuries that affect the rotator cuff can cause the condition to develop as well.

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Having to tolerate pain in the bottom of the foot is not a good sign
Plantar fasciitis occurs when inflammation starts from the band of tissues around the heels and pain radiates to Achilles tendon. Without a proper treatment, chronic pain could develop and “heel spurs” could form.

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Shoulder pain…should not be tolerated
hronic shoulder pain from rotator cuff tendinitis does not only affect people’s everyday lives as it stops the ability to use the hand as needed, but they also suffer from a painful condition.

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No more suffering from Ankle Osteoarthritis
Treatment for ankle osteoarthritis in the early stage starts with physiotherapy combined with the use of orthopedic supportive devices and customized footwear that suit the structure of the foot. Doctors’ recommendations for treatment options also include exercises to help stretch and strengthen surrounding muscles.

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6 Signs indicating “Rotator Cuff Syndrome”
For those who have aforementioned symptoms or already have Rotator Cuff Syndrome, should seek immediate medical attention from a specialist to receive accurate treatment. Don't let your sufferings limit your daily activities or living your daily life.

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Pros and Cons of Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) for plantar fasciitis (pain around your heel and arch of your foot)
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy or ESWT is a non-surgical procedure that uses a series of energy that creates low-intensity acoustic pulse (Shockwave) to stimulate the body to repair connective tissues and regenerate cell growth on its own.
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