Joint Health & Surgery Blog

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Canada’s average wait time for joint replacement has grown significantly over the last handful of years, raising concern for many Canadians suffering from debilitating knee or hip pain.
Building a routine that includes soccer warm-up drills is crucial for injury prevention and performance optimization.
Golf is typically considered a low-impact sport, but some people still experience hip pain from golfing. The sport requires repeated twisting and weight shifting, which can significantly strain the hips.
Hip bursitis exercises and stretches are essential for managing the pain and stiffness caused by inflamed bursae, tiny fluid-filled sacs within joints like the hip.
When the knee joint is forced to extend beyond its standard range of motion, it can cause knee hyperextension. Depending on its cause, such as sports, accidents, or muscle imbalances, the severity of a knee hyperextension injury can range from mild discomfort to significant ligament or joint damage. 
If you are considering bilateral knee replacement surgery, in which artificial joint components are added to both knees, it can be challenging to know how long you should wait between knee replacements.
Due to the complexities and fragility of the hip joint, hip pain from cycling is incredibly common, especially among individuals with degenerative conditions like arthritis. In fact, 34-72% of amateur cyclists report unspecified pain near the groin, hip, and buttocks region after participating in week-long recreational road cycling events.