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Castle Connolly recently awarded Dr. Vishal Mehta of Fox Valley Orthopedics with the honorable Top Doctor distinction. Dr. Mehta is a world-renowned, ...

When the mercury drops on the thermometer, it can make it more challenging than ever to motivate yourself to get outside and be physically active. Not ...

Obesity remains a chronic health issue for America. The body mass index (BMI) is based on one’s weight and height. Overweight is defined as a BMI ...

If your hip, knee, or shoulder is severely damaged by arthritis or injury, it may be hard for you to perform simple activities such as walking, ...

Americans love sports, not only as spectators, but also as participants, whether their activity is part of a wellness routine or a rough-and-tumble ...

For winter sports enthusiasts, this unseasonably snowy winter means more time to partake in sports like skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. ...

When the weather turns brutally cold, it can be a challenge to exercise outdoors while being comfortable and safe. This week is shaping out to be one ...

Proper nutrition can go a long way to fight off disease and recover from injuries. For example, consuming enough calcium and vitamin D is important ...

As the weather changes and winter approaches, this, unfortunately, is the time of year when orthopedic surgeons see an increase in the number of ...

As the NCAA Tournament comes to a close tonight and the spring sport season begins, it’s important for athletes to understand that one of the main ...

Between performing surgeries, my friend and sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Josh Alpert, carved out (bad pun intended) some time to talk ...

Chicago Bulls power forward Pau Gasol led the NBA with 54 double-doubles during the regular season, but was plagued by an injured hamstring that kept ...