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What we can and cannot do during the COVID-19 crisis?
Being active in the world of the coronavirus.
Most of us have been waiting for the warmer days of spring to get outside, breathe the fresh air, and feel the warm sunshine on our skin – and with more people working from home these days – it may be more necessary than ever.
But as Wisconsin’s COVID-19 situation continues to emerge – people may be confused about what they can and can’t do.
Right now, most of us have been told to practice social distancing, work remotely if possible, and minimize contact with other people. But what does that involve?
For […]
Is Keto safe for your bones?
Everywhere you look lately you see keto-diet this and keto-diet that!
But is the keto diet bone healthy?
First, let’s look at the keto diet.
A ketogenic or keto diet is high in fat (75%) and protein (25%) and low in carbohydrates (5%).
By severely limiting the glucose the body needs for energy, it causes a metabolic state called ketosis. This forces the body to burn fat as fuel, which produces acid build-up. The body eliminates most of these acids through the urine. But if more acid builds up than the body can process, ketosis can quickly turn into […]
Is there ever a good reason to cancel or postpone surgery?
It’s the night before a major operation. You feel apprehensive about the next day. Should you call and cancel?
It depends on the reason.
Rarely is it a good idea to cancel the day before or the day of surgery.
However, there are a few valid reasons to cancel the day before or the morning of the procedure.
You spike a fever, have trouble breathing, were involved in an accident, or have developed an infection.
If you’re sick or injured, your surgeon wants you to cancel for your health and the health of the surgical staff.
Having […]
Brent Turner, JD, Welcomed as CEO
Bone & Joint is pleased to welcome Brent Turner, JD, to its executive team as Chief Executive Officer
Brent Turner, JD, brings a wide range of leadership and administrative skills to Bone & Joint.
Turner gained his expertise holding positions as administrator, vice president, executive director, and chief executive officer (CEO) at national Fortune 500 health care enterprises, leading regional health care organizations, and specialty-focused clinics.
Before joining Bone & Joint, Turner served as executive director at Austin Kidney Associates (AKA). As an independent practice, AKA operated an ambulatory surgery center and employed 25 physicians at nine clinic […]
Five things your sports medicine specialist wants you to know
Sports medicine specialists are experts in body mechanics. They know how each joint, ligament, and tendon work together, so you can bend, flex, and twist your body. These orthopedic specialists focus on the treatment and prevention of joint-and-muscular conditions and sports-related injuries.
They have some advice to share about treatment and prevention.
1. Sometimes, you can do just as much at home as we can in the office.
Minor sprains and strains require RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. In real life, that means you:
Rest – Take time off from activity
Ice – Apply ice to the injured […]
Can better sleep reduce your pain?
The short answer is yes. Rapid Eye Movement (REM), the dream state of sleep, and Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM), the deepest state of rest, allow your brain and nervous system to recover from the day’s activities.
In his 2017 book, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, Matthew Walker tells readers a lack of sleep makes people vulnerable to significant health conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, stroke, heart attack, depression… and chronic pain.
According to Walker, during NREM sleep, the brain prunes memories and transfers short-term memories to long-term memory areas, gains “muscle memory,” […]
Would an ergonomic assessment help you enjoy less stress while working from home?
Have you noticed a pain in your neck, back, shoulders, knees, or hands since the pandemic started?
It may be your workspace:
- A low chair strains your knees.
- A poorly positioned monitor leads to neck pain.
- The wrong seat height or chair pitch can create painful back conditions.
- Incorrect keyboard placement causes pressure and pain in the wrist.
Sitting for hours with your body in the wrong position plus the stresses and strains of working from home, and you have a recipe for tight muscles and pain.
Ergonomics is the study of designing equipment to work with the […]
Are pre- and probiotics the new wonder drugs for bone and joint health?
We’ve all heard, “You are what you eat,” but the more accurate statement may be, “You are what your gut bacteria eat.”
And when it comes to the typical American fast-food meal, the cheeseburger, fries, and milkshake are not good for you or your bacteria. Not only do the fats, sugars, and preservatives add weight to your body, but they cause unhealthy changes in your gut.
This fact is particularly concerning since a 2018 study shows the root of obesity’s impact on osteoarthritis may start in the gut’s microbiome.
Gain more flexibility at any age
The ability to bend, twist, and move freely increases a person’s balance, agility, and strength. If you’re healthy and do not have a pre-existing, movement-limiting condition, you can improve your flexibility no matter how old you are.
The goal is to be more flexible today than you were yesterday.
You may hear the term “Range of Motion” or ROM, which is the system orthopedic specialists use to determine a person’s flexibility level. To measure the degree of movement, your health care provider will use a protractor-like instrument called a goniometer or inclinometer.
As you bend and flex your […]
Why do I still hurt? Life’s circumstances can intensify pain.
You went to the doctor when you broke your elbow. They said it would take about six months for everything to heal and feel normal. Since then, you’ve been back to the doctor several times to talk about your elbow pain. Your X-rays show the joint healed well; the MRI showed the soft tissues are in healthy working order, so what’s wrong?
If you’ve followed your doctor’s orders and you still experience pain, it may be related to circumstances in your life.
Your brain produces pain when it perceives a threat.
Sometimes after […]
