Anyone who has suffered a sprained ankle can recall the painful swelling associated with the injury, but may not be familiar with the term edema. Edema refers to swelling triggered by excess fluid trapped in your body’s tissues, and it can be caused by many factors besides injury. Mild causes of edema include sitting for […]

When people think about workplace injuries, the first thing that comes to mind is likely accidents involving construction or factory workers, or first responders getting hurt in the line of duty. While serious injuries are an unfortunate part of the job in those industries, it is also common for more “under the radar” injuries to […]