by BCOS Admin | Feb 27, 2025 | Fracture Treatment, Medical Glossary, Overuse Injuries, Sports Medicine
A stress fracture is a subtype of fracture or “broken bone.” However, this type of injury results from repetitive motions and constant use, causing microdamage, and eventually, a fracture. The repetitive stress from activities such as running or jumping weakens the...
by BCOS Admin | Dec 3, 2020 | Overuse Injuries
By: Rachel Ryan Originally Posted at VirtuaWoman.org You may have scanned the title of this article and thought to yourself: “Texting thumbs? Is that really a medical condition?” Well, in a manner of speaking – yes, yes it is. According to Virtua orthopedic surgeon...
by BCOS Admin | Sep 14, 2020 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Overuse Injuries
By a Show of Hands Rachel Ryan Originally Posted at VirtuaWoman.org It’s an unfortunate medical fact that women are more likely than men to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome – three times more likely, in fact. But we need not despair: There’s a lot that can be done...
