Having surgery in an outpatient setting can make the whole experience less stressful and more convenient, while yielding the same excellent results. So, if you’re considering an orthopedic procedure, ask your doctor if an outpatient setting is right for you.
Exercise is a great way to stay in shape and boost your mood, but sometimes overuse and repetitive movements can cause small cracks in the bone, known as insufficiency fractures or stress fractures. An insufficiency fracture is a specific type of stress fracture that occurs below the surface of the bone on weight-bearing joints and […]
It can be difficult to stay active during a long winter, and by the time spring rolls around, many of us are itching to get moving again. When the weather warms up, it’s time to take your workout back outside. With that in mind, here are some tips to consider as you get back into […]
Guest blog: Sports Ortho Urgent Care The human body can handle a great deal of wear and tear, but it is not indestructible. When pushed beyond its limits or subjected to trauma, your bones and muscles can sustain orthopedic injuries, which is any injury affecting the musculoskeletal system. The most common orthopedic injuries are those that affect […]
Terri Tibbs is a longtime runner based in Pueblo West, Colorado. Staying active has always been a top priority. She loves to bike, run and swim, but intense pain in her right knee made it hard for her to pursue these activities. Like many others dealing with joint pain, the cartilage in her knee had gradually […]
Vince is a retired teacher who taught at a local community college in Iowa for 31 years. He injured his shoulder while working out in the college gym, lifting weights that were too heavy. The injury made day-to-day activities like reaching overhead increasingly painful and difficult. The pain also made it nearly impossible for Vince […]
If you’re suffering from joint pain, you’re not alone. According to the CDC, more than 54 million Americans experience some form of joint pain caused by arthritis, with osteoarthritis being the most common form. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage of the joint wears down, and the protective fluid and cartilage lose their shock-absorbing abilities, often resulting in […]
Nearly one in four adults in the U.S. endures chronic, debilitating joint pain that requires surgery. However, many people are delaying moving forward with procedures due to the uncertainties, and stress caused by COVID-19. In the meantime, the pain continues to impact quality of life, limiting mobility and even basic day-to-day activities. If you’re experiencing […]
Do you suffer from joint pain and arthritis? You are not alone! Each year, millions of people turn to a traditional total joint replacement (TJR) believing it is their only option to alleviate pain, but in some cases the pain remains post-surgery and range of motion is restricted. Joint Preservation, an ideal alternative to traditional total […]
Many arthritis sufferers find that their symptoms are worse at night. It could be that levels of the anti-inflammatory hormone cortisol are naturally lower at night; plus, staying still in one position might cause joints to become stiff. Less distractions in the evening could also turn your attention inward on your joint pain, making your […]
Letia Payne is a Boston-based athlete who was a gymnast long before she began competing in triathlons. Since then, Letia has shifted her focus to strength training. Her no-nonsense regimen has kept her both fit and sane during Massachusetts’ months-long safer-at-home ordinance. You may remember her testimonial from 2014, wherein she describes her experience receiving […]
After shoulder surgery, weeks of Physical Therapy (PT) can feel daunting. That being said, PT is still important to the healing process, and hurrying it will not do you any favors. Here are 8 Easy Exercises you can do after Shoulder Surgery, provided by a guest blogger; Daniel Demoss. Daniel has a master’s degree in physical […]