Baseball is no longer just a summer recreational sport. Kids may play on neighborhood little league teams, travel teams with week-long tournaments as well as school fall and spring ball. They may participate in developmental camps in the off-season. This results in non-stop throwing and overuse in the arms of pitchers. Dr. Nikita Vischer, a…
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes your bones to become brittle and weak. It is common and can result in fractures or broken bones from even trivial trauma. It is estimated that a 50 year-old woman has a 40% chance of having an osteoporosis related fracture during her remaining lifetime. Osteoporosis is important because of…
Treatment for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of low bone strength that increases your risk of a fracture…most commonly of the spine, hip, or wrist. These injuries are painful and can result in long term disability. What can be done to avoid osteoporosis and fractures? Know your Numbers!! Ask your physician to order a bone mineral density test…