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Hamstring Tendinosis

What is hamstring tendonosis? The hamstring muscles are comprised of three primary muscles; the biceps femoris (lateral hamstring), and the two inner hamstrings muscles, the semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles. The hamstring muscles are responsible for the bending of the knee, like stepping into a car, and pushing your body forward as your leg moves back [...]

By |2017-05-22T20:31:04+00:00May 12th, 2014|Hip, Orthopedic Disorders and Treatment|Comments Off on Hamstring Tendinosis

Femoral Acetabular Impingement

What is Femoroacetabular Impingement? Most recently FAI has been recognized as a cause of hip pain. FAI can be a source of hip pain at any age. FAI occurs when the femoral head and acetabulum have an abnormal contact, resulting in damage to the labrum/and or acticular cartilage, as well as limited range of motion [...]

By |2017-05-22T20:31:04+00:00March 18th, 2014|Hip, Orthopedic Disorders and Treatment|Comments Off on Femoral Acetabular Impingement

Osteoarthritis Of The Hip

What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of disability in the USA. It is estimated that 1 out of 3 adults will suffer from arthritis. By definition osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD) is a progressive disorder involving inflammation and degradation of the articular or hyaline cartilage on the ends of bones in [...]

By |2017-05-22T20:31:04+00:00February 11th, 2014|Hip, Orthopedic Disorders and Treatment|Comments Off on Osteoarthritis Of The Hip