MedStar Health Blog

If you have pain in or around your joints, it could be caused by arthritis, bursitis, or tendonitis. All three conditions can interfere with your ability to participate in everyday activities or the ...

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries. In fact, nearly everyone has rolled their ankle at some point. Fortunately, close to 90 percent of people recover in a few weeks, allowing most peopl...

Physical activity during every stage of life can help protect and maintain your overall health. But as your age increases, so does your risk of exercise-related injuries—such as a ruptured Achilles t...

Whether you play an organized sport or exercise for fun, being active is important for your physical and mental health. However, playing sports and exercising always comes with the risk of developing ...

Summer is finally here, and the warm weather and longer days offer many reasons for families to get active outside. But along with all of the outdoor fun comes more opportunity for activity-related in...

When I joined MedStar Washington Hospital Center in 2012, one of our top priorities was to develop a comprehensive spine center. We wanted to create a place that would foster a real sense of teamwork ...