Dealing With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

This issue isn’t just from texting or typing. Carpal tunnel can stem from multiple factors beyond repetitive motion General consensus has it that carpal tunnel syndrome, a hand issue caused by nerve compression, is the result of repetitive activities such as holding a mobile phone a certain way for long periods of time while scrolling … Read more

Charleston Sports Medicine: Growing with the Times

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Advancing Orthopedic Care in Charleston As an answer to a growing demand for orthopedic care, Charleston Sports Medicine is utilizing newer technologies and less-invasive surgeries to provide high-quality care. Founded in 2006 by Dr. Bright McConnell, the practice focuses on diagnostic specificity and rehabilitation for its clients. From Training to Charleston Dr. McConnell attended the … Read more

When Hoofbeats Aren’t Horses: Finding the Medical Zebra, The Anne Toole Story

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“When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras.” This popular advice, circa the 1940s, was intended to encourage doctors to diagnose common causes, rather than spending limited time and resources chasing down the possibility of rare diseases, according to the National Library of Medicine. But zebras are not mythical creatures, and sometimes those hoofbeats … Read more

East Cooper Medical / Novant Health: Giving Patients a Helping Hand

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Dr. Kyle P. Kokko and Dr. Eric Angermeier of the Hand Institute of Charleston are proud to have partnered with East Cooper Medical and Novant Health to offer area residents the best in hand and wrist care. “One of the main things that attracted me to East Cooper was the autonomy they allowed my partner … Read more

Flexibility is Underrated

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Stretching — you don’t need special clothing. You don’t need any gear. You can do it indoors or outdoors at your own pace. And, yet, stretching and flexibility may be the most overlooked and underrated elements of a healthy lifestyle. Flexibility allows us to get more out of our other workouts and can help us … Read more

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