Distance running has a way of revealing biomechanical abnormalities– many times in ways we’d never expect. In my first year of medical school, I began to see the advantages of improving my cardiovascular fitness and took up running as a means to this end. It didn’t take long to realize the need for appropriate shoes, … Read More
By: Dr. Richard McClain, Allied Bone and Joint Plymouth Office Hip Pain Our hips are the true “ball-in-socket” joints of our bodies, connecting our legs to our torso. Like our knees, all our weight goes through these joints as we walk and run. The socket is rimmed by a soft lip called a “labrum”, which … Read More
By: Dr. Richard McClain, Allied Bone and Joint Plymouth Office Knee pain “Doctor, my knee hurts.” This is a common complaint with many potential causes, including everyday activities. I like to use car analogies with my patients because most of us understand terms like “flat tires” or “bad shock absorbers.” One common problem occurs after … Read More
What is Arthritis? By: Dr. Richard McClain, Allied Bone and Joint Plymouth Office There’s an inspirational poster I like of a muscled older man pumping iron with the quote: “Getting old is not for sissies.” One of the afflictions of aging is arthritis. Arthritis literally means joint inflammation, but we’ve taken to using it for … Read More
Scared of surgery? By: Dr. Richard McClain, Allied Bone and Joint Plymouth Office I had a patient recently express his concern regarding knee replacement surgery, despite two worn-out knees. He harbored this fear not because of pain, but because a friend of a friend had a poor outcome. My patient concluded knee replacements didn’t work. … Read More
From Couch to 5K By: Dr. Richard McClain, Allied Bone and Joint Plymouth Office Summer is the time to increase outdoor activity and enjoy the sun! Running is great exercise that conditions bodies, strengthens hearts and revitalizes attitudes. The Blueberry Stomp is a good chance to participate in a group run. But if you’ve spent … Read More
Helping You Stay Active Hello! I’m Dr. Richard McClain an orthopedic surgeon with Allied Bone and Joint. My office is conveniently located at Saint Joseph Health System Plymouth Medical Center. As an orthopedic surgeon, I focus on musculoskeletal health, injuries and diseases. This complex system of bones, joints, muscles, tendons and nerves is what … Read More
I ran my first Sunburst in 1999 as a visiting fourth year medical student. In the years to follow, I’ve enjoyed running this event with friends, engaged many happy patients at the finish line, and even finished one race carrying my shoe that became untied just outside of the stadium. One particular race however stands … Read More
