Dupuytren’s disease is a condition described as an overgrowth of collagen in the fascia, the thin layer of connective tissue under the skin. Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the body that supports bones and connective tissues and provides elasticity for the skin. One-third of the body’s protein is thought to be some type … What is Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Matthew Moore, DPT, is a Workers Compensation Therapy Specialist who provides care in Plover and Wausau. Matthew joined Bone & Joint in Fall 2019 to help people return to work after an illness or injury. Matt provides total joint replacement rehabilitation and functional dry needling. Matt also has the expertise and training to conduct job-site visits … Meet Matthew Moore, DPT
Winter weather causes falling hazards for the most surefooted people. Mix snow and freezing rain with cold temperatures and you have a recipe that glazes sidewalks, parking lots and driveways with ice, increasing the risk of falls. The seriousness of the risk increases exponentially if you are over 65 years old. A fall at this … Is fear of falling affecting you or your loved one?
From the jump ball that starts the game until the final buzzer, basketball sends ten players sprinting and dribbling up and down the court to sink a basket. All the jumping, running and changing direction can take its toll on players’ bodies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health Statistics Reports, based … Hoop it up!
Get up outta that chair, and your joints will feel better. Get up outta that chair, and your heart will beat stronger. Get up outta that chair, and your brain will work faster. You might have heard that truth before. (Well, maybe not exactly in those words. That’s a song for another day.) But it’s … Get up outta that chair, and your joints will feel better
Turf toe is a common condition with a unique name. This moniker for sprained ligaments in the joint of the big toe gained popularity when athletes began to play sports on artificial turf instead of natural grass. Turf toe occurs when speed and force are applied to the big toe while it is in the … What is turf toe?
The first week of summer vacation will soon be a reality for many people. Along with free time and summer activities comes the risk of bumps, bruises and broken bones. If you or your child experiences a fracture, your primary care or orthopaedic provider may prescribe a cast to immobilize the bone above and/or below … A Dozen Do’s and Don’ts for Cast Care
Dr. James Messerly, DO, is a board-certified family and sports medicine specialist who provides primary orthopaedic care to people of all ages. Dr. Messerly joined Bone & Joint in 1995, as the clinic’s first non-surgical orthopaedic provider. Dr. Messerly provides non-surgical treatment for foot and ankle conditions, hand and wrist injuries, elbow and shoulder conditions, … Meet James Messerly, DO
Whether you enjoy an intense workout, a challenging spin class or competing in marathons, swimming or bodybuilding, you need to be aware of a condition called rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis occurs when overworked skeletal muscles break down, die, and release proteins called myoglobins into the bloodstream. In large numbers, myoglobins cause kidney damage. Left untreated rhabdomyolysis can cause … Rhabdomyolysis is a rare condition often associated with overexertion.
Once or twice a month, Janet wakes from a deep sleep when eight-year-old Cindy cries out in the wee hours of the morning. Cindy is not having a bad dream. She‘s experiencing throbbing pain in her calves. Janet goes into Cindy’s room to rub the backs of her daughter’s legs. It helps relieve the pain. Then, … What are growing pains?
