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Physical therapy before surgery?
“My surgeon suggests that I visit a physical therapist before surgery, but I thought that was something I did after the operation. Is physical therapy before surgery something I should consider?”
Yes. Whether you are going to have a joint replaced or an ACL injury repaired, prehabilitation, rehabilitation before surgery, with a certified athletic trainer or physical therapist can help:
- Relieve pain
- Increase stamina
- Reduce complications of surgery
- Restore range of motion
- Shorten your hospital stay and recovery time
Working with a qualified prehabilitation specialist can help you regain strength, flexibility and motion in the joints and muscles […]
Eight things you should know about virtual reality
For decades, Disney World has taken their guests on virtual rides through the human body and space. Disney used dark theaters, high-definition imagery, moving seats, and an occasional spritz of water to provide a total immersion experience.
Now technology can create a similar experience in the privacy of your own home. Virtual Reality (VR) technology has made its way to department store shelves and online retailers as a personal entertainment device. No doubt, many people will find VR headsets in brightly wrapped packages this gift-giving season.
But, before you strap on that headset, take a moment to […]
Gardening is good for you
During long Wisconsin winters, many people peruse seed catalogs as they look forward to getting their hands dirty in the spring soil. This ability to help people think about the promise of spring during the winter doldrums is just one of the positive benefits of gardening. There are many others.
Five orthopedic health benefits of gardening
1. Gardening makes exercising fun. Gardening requires bending, stretching, and weightlifting, which gives people a good workout. Calorie counters estimate working in the garden burns an average of 400 calories an hour.
2. Planting and weeding improve hand strength. […]
Meet Jamie Hane, OTR/L, CHT
Jamie Hane, OTR/L, CHT, joined Bone & Joint’s Physical and Occupational Center to provide occupational therapy and specialized hand therapy to patients of all ages.
Jamie treats mobility challenges related to orthopedic conditions, especially hand and arm movement. She provides splinting and fracture management. She helps manage pain and mobility issues related to arthritis and trauma. Jamie also specializes in custom orthosis fabrication.
Jamie received her Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
When she’s not in the office, Jamie enjoys spending time with her family, finding new recipes, walking and hiking, spending time outdoors, and […]
8 questions to answer as you consider joint replacement surgery
With today’s technology, you can have a shoulder replaced in the morning and be back home the same afternoon. Today, your knee or hip replacement surgery happens one day, and the next day you’ll be up walking around.
Even though joint replacement surgery is relatively common, it has the same risks as any other surgical procedure. It’s still a serious decision.
Answering eight simple questions will help you assess the benefits and risks of joint replacement surgery.
1. What’s your level of joint pain?
Pain is usually the symptom that motivates people to seek medical care. Some people seek treatment […]
Let’s talk pillows. Are you using the right one?
“I can’t sleep without my pillow.” Is that your mantra when you pack for a trip? Do you pack an extra bag to carry your pillows?
If you do, you’re not alone.
But, is there a perfect pillow?
There is a pillow that is right for you. But, your pillow may not work for another person. The pillow you need depends on the way you sleep and your unique physiology.
Since you spend nearly a third of your life in your bed, your mattress and pillows need to support your spine from […]
Are you entertaining a guest with mobility issues during the holidays?
You’ve planned your holiday feast.
The house shimmers and sparkles with decorations.
All that remains are the last-minute shopping, final preparations, and your guests’ arrival.
You look over your guest list one more time. It’s then you realize two of your guests might need some extra help this year.
Grandpa and Aunt Sandy aren’t as spry as they were when you hosted the last holiday get-together.
Your expectations of a Hallmark-inspired family dinner begin to unravel as you wonder how they will be able to move around your house.
But, don’t despair.
A few simple changes can make all the difference.
Entertain guests […]
Are CrossFit-style workouts right for you?
What is CrossFit® Training?
One might say CrossFit is to exercise what espresso shots are to coffee.
During the past 15 years, CrossFit’s high-intensity, non-stop movements have become popular in many fitness centers.
Information published online at The Box states that CrossFit’s creator and founder Greg Glassman designed a program focusing on the same ten physical enhancements promoted by medicine balls makers Jim Crawley and Bruce Evans of Dynamax. However, to achieve measurable results, CrossFit’s Workout of the Day (WOD) requires a person to complete a specific number of exercises within a short period of […]
Girls are breaking the golfing myth
Today’s girls are smashing the myth that golf stands for Gentleman’s Only Ladies Forbidden.
According to the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and the United States Golf Association (USGA), girls under 18 are the fastest-growing segment of the golfing population.
Girls Golf, a non-profit foundation, was created to educate, engage, empower, and enrich girls who are between the ages of 6 and 17 while providing exercise and teaching them how to play golf in an all-girl environment. In 2010, 4,500 girls were enrolled in Girls Golf instructional programs. In 2016, the number swung to 60,000 participants […]
Six tips to avoid six common pumpkin carving injuries
Fall and pumpkins go together. The smells of pumpkin pie wafting from the kitchen or the taste of a favorite pumpkin and spice beverage make many people feel nostalgic.
Or maybe you appreciate the use of colorful pumpkins in fall décor to create elegant holiday centerpieces or harvest-themed entryways.
If you are like many people, you may carve jack-o’-lanterns to illuminate your yard for Halloween. But carving pumpkins for the All Hallows’ Eve festivities increases the risk of ghastly injuries.
Pumpkin-carving is one reason emergency rooms see a spike in the number of people treated for hand injuries in […]
