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In 2009, the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation established World MS Day to raise awareness, encourage the world to share stories, have conversations, and encourage those affected by multiple sclerosis. In 2021, that day of reflection was May 30. This blog will highlight information about ...

Blount's disease, also known as tibia vara, is a rare growth disorder that affects children, causing the legs to bow outward just below the knees. A small amount of bowing is normal in young infants. However, their legs usually straighten out as they begin to walk.

Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis and affects millions worldwide. It happens when the cartilage in the joints – most commonly the hip, spine or knee - breaks down. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain or tenderness, popping or cracking, ...

Walking, running, biking, swimming: physical activities you've come to know and enjoy wouldn't be possible without an unsung hero. Even something as nonchalant as standing would present difficulties if we humans did not have access to key joint functionality.

Summer is here, meaning many people will lace up the shoes and hit the pavement for a walk or run. Therein lies the problem. The rigidity of asphalt and concrete with the unrelenting contact the foot makes with the ground can cause serious lower extremity issues. According to the American Podiatric ...

Diabetes in America More than 100 million people are now living with diabetes or prediabetes in the United States, with 1.5 million new cases diagnosed each year. A serious health concern that isn’t going away anytime soon, diabetes affects all ages from young children and teenagers to middle-aged ...

Blount’s disease is a rare, early childhood developmental disorder affecting less than 1% of the population in the United States. Although the exact cause is unknown, research suggests it’s occurrence is correlated to childhood obesity which continues to increase at alarming levels, low levels of ...

The year is 1937. The United States begins the gradual uphill climb out of the worst financial crisis the country had ever experienced. A gallon of gasoline costs a mere ten cents, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs debuts as the first Technicolor, full length animated film. It’s during this time ...