“Exercise 30 minutes a day, five days each week.” By now, most of us have heard the recommendation Health.gov promoted in their 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines. Yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50 percent of American adults DO NOT meet this basic activity requirement. Now, thanks to meta-analyses of historical … Exercise is a low-cost prescription for your health
Lawn Mowing Safety Step outside on any bright summer day, and you’ll probably hear the buzz of lawnmowers. Lawn mowing is a necessary chore for most homeowners. It can be great exercise, but use care. Lawnmowers can cause cuts, burns, fractures, amputations and even death. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the U.S. … Lawn Mowing Safety
Yes, if your child plays hard and is very active. What are stress fractures? Stress fractures are hairline cracks in the bone caused by forceful, repetitive movements. More than 50 percent of these micro-traumas occur in the feet, legs or hips. Physical stress is important for your child’s muscle and skeletal growth. But when, young people … Is your child at risk for a stress fracture?
If you have joint pain, a cortisone shot may provide temporary relief while you address some underlying conditions, causing pain and discomfort. What are cortisone shots? Doctors prescribe cortisone medications—often called steroids—to treat a wide variety of inflammatory conditions. In an orthopedic clinic, cortisone shots are used to treat joint pain caused by arthritis and … My knee hurts. Should I consider a cortisone shot?
Charissa’s job takes her all over the state. But, she likes to come home at night to teach her painting classes. It’s her passion; it’s her world. But a car accident almost kept her from painting. One day as she was looking over her shoulder as she was turning, she was rear-ended. The impact damaged … Charissa’s Bone & Joint Story
We’re talking about snowshoes. Snowshoeing is a great way to enjoy a low-impact winter exercise while experiencing the quiet beauty of the season. As a bonus, an hour of snowshoeing can burn more calories than an hour of running or cross-country skiing. If you’re looking for an effective workout, snowshoeing may be the activity for … Strap on a pair of these shoes for an easy, efficient winter workout
Many people today suffer back pain from hours of sitting at a desk. This position compresses the hips, the spine, and the shoulders to create a pain in the neck and back. Anyone who has experienced back pain knows it can be so severe it stops you from moving or creates a constant irritation … Stretches can prevent back pain
You spoke. We listened. Bone and Joint has added a new service line to further enhance the patient experience and expand the continuity of care. In December 2018, Bone & Joint will become a total orthopedic and pain management care center. Bone & Joint will add a full range of physical and occupational therapy services … Bone & Joint takes the next step in person-centered care with its new physical therapy center
