Are you curious about joint replacement and what it could do for you? When you have a joint that is swollen and stiff and it can affect many different aspects of your daily life. You may find yourself searching the internet for doctors and researching the procedures you believe may benefit you. If walking, climbing… Read More »
Reduce your risk of ski injuries this winter with an ounce of prevention. If you haven’t planned a ski vacation yet, you better start making calls. Before you know it, spring will be on its way and you’ll have missed your chance. But, if your skis have been gathering dust for a few years, or… Read More »
Imagine going to the gym on crutches and hobbling up to a machine. You’re going to get some looks, but if you know what you’re doing then who cares what people do. But, you must be careful and do your research before you drive to your favorite gym or facility, ready to push yourself. If… Read More »
Now that winter is truly on our doorstep, it’s worth doing a mental check-up on our health. Do you feel pretty good? Do cooler mornings strike a little fear in your heart? We can’t blame you. Our muscles more easily tighten up when they’re not moving during cooler months, and barometric pressure can cause an… Read More »
There are times when you react so quickly to something happening that you remember details afterwards that you didn’t even remember processing in the moment. Those quick reflexes can help you avoid hitting a deer, jump over an obstacle, or catch your falling child. But those quick movements can also lead to ACL injuries. Specifically,… Read More »
Pain in the shoulder may start creeping up on you, so slowly that you don’t even notice when it started. In patients who are a little bit older, this may come from repeated movements that have worn out the tendons that help keep your shoulder working properly. Pain, weakness, or crunching sounds in your shoulder… Read More »
If you’ve been injured recently, and even needed surgery, you might be recommended to see a physical therapist. Physical therapists are trained experts who can help you recover from your injury, focusing on rehabilitating the normal function and movement of the body part that’s been injured. If you’ve been recommended to see a physical therapist,… Read More »
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a tear in one of the knee ligaments. This ligament connects the upper and lower leg bones and keeps the knee in a stable position. As with other body parts, the ACL gets weaker as we age. What is responsible for causing ACL injuries? If the knee joint… Read More »
Torn Menisci are common sports injuries that can slow you down and cause issues with movement of the knee later on down the road. If you’ve been playing contact sports and recently heard a “pop” in your knee, you may have torn a Meniscus. What is a Meniscus? The menisci are two C-shaped pieces of… Read More »
Remember that old song, “Everybody’s Free to Wear Sunscreen” from the 90’s? Well, there’s a line that stood out to us when we first heard it. Can you guess what it is? “Be kind to your knees. You’ll miss them when they’re gone.” It’s great advice that we still try to heed today. And even… Read More »
