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Meniscus Tears: What They Are, Their Symptoms and How They Are Treated

Nicholas Lemme, MD
May 21, 2026
The meniscus is one of the most important structures in the knee. Each knee has two menisci: a medial meniscus on the inside of the joint and a lateral meniscus on the outside. These crescent-shaped pieces of fibrocartilage—a...
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Sarcopenia: Aging Muscles are a Hidden Cause of Back Pain at Every Stage of Life

Bassel G. Diebo, MD
May 19, 2026
Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and it doesn't discriminate. Whether you're a 30-year-old desk worker, a weekend warrior in your 40s, a retiree picking up pickleball, or a grandparent who just wants to...
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Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Symptoms, and the Link with Menopause

Courtney Klenk, PT, DPT, OCS
April 14, 2026
Shoulder pain can be frustrating, especially when it begins to interfere with everyday activities like reaching overhead, fastening a bra, or even sleeping comfortably. One condition that commonly causes this type of pain and...
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What is Fascia? Facts About Fascia and How it Might Be Causing Your Pain

Amanda Hanson, DPT, PT
March 10, 2026
You may have heard of plantar fasciitis, a painful condition that happens when the plantar fascia of the foot becomes inflamed. However, fascia runs all throughout our bodies and can become inflamed or irritated anywhere, not...

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ACL Injuries: Treatment for a Tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Brett D. Owens, MD
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An ACL injury is one of the most common knee injuries, and among the best known in sports. We hear the term often, but...

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Joint Replacement Readiness: Five Tips for a Successful Recovery

Eric M. Cohen, MD
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Are you planning to have joint replacement surgery (hip or knee)? If so, here are five important steps you can take...

It's a Spring Thing! Healthy Tips for the New Season

Brown University Health Blog Team
March 13, 2023

To say New Englanders are ready for spring is an understatement. No matter what the winter is like, the first day of...

Keep That Spring in Your Step Despite the Time Change

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care
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The arrival of Daylight Savings Time (DST) gives us more daylight! But along with that is the time change. We all have a...

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How Integrative Therapy Helps Joint Replacement Patients

Jill McLoughlin, BSN, RN, RMT, HNB-BC
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What is integrative therapy? Integrative therapy is a patient-centered approach to care that provides holistic methods...

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Podiatry, Pedicures, Common Foot Problems and How to Keep your Feet Healthy

Edmund T. DosRemedios, DPM
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How often do you think about your feet? It’s easy to ignore those amazing appendages that do a lot of work every day...

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