According to research studies more than 100 million US Americans are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious complications such as blindness, kidney failure, or gangrene requiring amputation if not treated during the early stages of the disease.

Here are 7 joint conditions commonly associated with diabetes:

The anterior hip replacement is a relatively new surgical technique for replacing the hip joint. The surgeon makes an incision in the front portion of the hip through which the damaged joint is removed, and the new hip implant placed.

Nutrition is the underlying foundation which supports your sports performance. If the foundation is poor, your performance suffers, and you end up being a victim of sports injury.

Here’s how poor nutrition increases the risk of sports injuries:

The knee joint is one of the most frequently injured joints of the human body. This is probably because it is subject to enormous stresses while walking or running.

Here are 10 exercises that you can perform every day to keep your knees healthy:

The bones of your ankle joint are connected to each other by strong ligaments which provide stability and help with movement. Inward twisting or outward rolling of your foot when walking or running will cause a tear in these ligaments and result in a classic ankle sprain. It is one of the most common injuries sustained by athletes or people with active lifestyles.

It is normal to experience some amount of muscle soreness after a good workout. How sore your muscles after working out will depend on whether your body is accustomed to the level of intensity and the specific exercises performed. If you are a beginner, the chances are you will experience delayed muscle soreness (DOMS).

The shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in the human body which makes so many routine upper body movements possible. Unfortunately, this wide range of motion of the shoulder joint also predisposes it to injuries such as dislocations, rotator cuff tears, and fractures. When the damage to the shoulder joint is not amenable to conservative treatment, your doctor may recommend shoulder surgery.

Due to the enormous stresses placed on the joints while running, most people assume long distance running will hasten the age-related wear and tear of your joints. However, research studies have shown that this is not necessarily true.

In a 7-year research study conducted on 14,000 runners & approximately 70,000 walkers, it was found that a higher percentage of the walkers developed osteoarthritis and required hip replacements as compared to the runners.

The holidays are a special time when families traditionally come together to enjoy each other’s company over food and drink. There are usually plenty of holiday treats that are hard to resist – candy canes, caramel apples, cheesecake, fruit cake, eggnog, wine, gingerbread, & glazed ham to name a few. By the end of the holiday season you’ve not only gained cherished memories but a few extra pounds of unwanted weight as well! Shared meals don’t have to be the only way promote family bonding. Here are some fun exercises you can enjoy as a family during the holiday season:

While on the playing field, most athletes live in “the here and now.” It is easy to get carried away by the heat of the moment and play through pain to achieve a short-term goal without thinking about the long-term consequences to your health. However, where the “no pain, no gain” philosophy fails is it often leads to overexertion to the point of seriously injuring yourself.

Here are a few tips for preventing overuse injury: