Category: bonejoint2
Avoid these six common snow shoveling injuries
Shoveling snow isn’t particularly difficult, but it is fraught with injuries.
In 2018, the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that medical professionals treated 137,000 people for snowblower or snow shoveling injuries.
Some people will hurt their hands and wrists; others will injure their back and shoulders. A few will experience life-changing injuries through a serious fall or heart attack.
If you’re older than 50 years old and are prone to shortness of breath or chest pain, talk to your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough to shovel snow.
To avoid some of the more common […]
Labral tears affect ball and socket joints, like your hips and shoulders.
The labrum is a rubbery ring of cartilage that rims the socket of your hip and shoulder joints. It acts like a shock absorber while it keeps the ball of the joint in place.
Overuse and traumatic injuries, such as falls, or the aging process can cause tears in the labrum. Since it is a type of cartilage, tears will not heal on their own.
What does a labral tear feel like?
Whether the tear occurs in the hip or the shoulder, labral tears cause an achy […]
Avoid winter sports injuries
With basketball, wrestling, and other indoor sports on hold, people will seek outdoor adventures this winter. And with more outside activities, there are bound to be more winter-sports related injuries.
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you hit the slopes, glide across the ice, or swoosh through the trails.
No matter how you choose to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, take a few precautions, and stay safer as you enjoy Wisconsin’s wintery weather.
Check the Conditions – Whether you are venturing to wooded cross-country ski trails or you’re snowshoeing across a […]
Try these six moves to improve your balance
Balance in life is essential. And a good sense of physical balance is the key to independence.
As people reach their 40s and 50s, they may notice changes in vision, hearing, and strength. These natural and normal changes occur during the aging process and may contribute to the loss of balance.
But the good news is you can improve muscle strength and balance at any age – and there’s no need for special equipment!
Your body and a sturdy surface are all that’s required to do these exercises. (Please talk to your health care provider before you begin, especially if […]
Are you losing your grip?
Most of us do as we get older. That jar lid that was easy to twist off in your 20s and 30s may cause you to grimace and groan in your 50s and 60s.
Hand strength is crucial to daily life. Whether you’re turning on the faucet or holding a fork, the actions require a firm and steady grip.
A loss of grip strength may lead to the loss of independence and your ability to live on your own.
Why do we lose our grip as we age?
The muscles in your hand determine the effectiveness of your grip. […]
Meet David Stutzriem, PT, DPT, LAT
David Stutzriem, PT, DPT, LAT, is a doctor of physical therapy and a licensed athletic trainer.
David works with Bone & Joint’s orthopedic specialists to provide physical therapy care for people recovering from orthopedic or sports-related injuries and specializes in post-surgical care.
He holds a DSI certification as a Work Injury Provider, and provides both in clinic and on the job functional assessments. David is also able to perform onsite job analysis, job coaching, and functional capacity evaluations.
David is also a licensed athletic trainer, who works with athletes to improve their performance, strength, and endurance.
“In high school, I experienced a few sports injuries where I had to […]
Meet Daniel Janik, PT
Daniel Janik, PT, provides physical therapy services to people recovering from orthopedic and sports-related injuries, surgery, and joint disorders affecting shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, foot, and ankles. He also assists in work comp care by performing functional assessments in clinic to aide in the return to work process and establishing accurate work limits.
Dan earned his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from the Washington University Program in St. Louis, Missouri.
When he’s not helping his patients move and feel better, he enjoys spending time with his wife and five children, golfing, skiing, fishing, and biking.
Do your joints need an oil change?
Your body needs healthy levels of good fats to work properly – and healthy oils in your diet are the best source.
Healthy oils help your brain, nerves, and your major organs. Good fats also help your body absorb necessary fat-soluble vitamins and minerals, like vitamin D, to help build strong bones.
The challenge is to figure out which types of oils are good for you and which ones might cause more harm.
So, which oil is best for your bones and joints?
The best oil for your joints, bones, and muscles is a minimally processed oil, lower in […]
Winter is the season for cracked skin
As the colder temperatures push thermometers into numbers below zero, our skin feels it, too. Wintry weather and COVID-19 mandated handwashing can wreak havoc on the skin.
If you’ve ever experienced the pain of cracked, dry, or rough skin, you understand the pain and inconvenience it causes.
This year everyone is more susceptible to experiencing cracks in their fingers. The constant handwashing, hand sanitizing, and cold, dry Wisconsin air create the perfect environment for cracks to form. And when they do, they are bound to last longer and take more time and effort to heal.
Preventing cracks in your […]
An indirect side effect of COVID-19 can affect your bones and muscles
COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down.
While everyone has experienced the inconvenient side effects of social distancing and mask-wearing, there is a significant but little-reported side effect for many who have been hospitalized or prescribed prolonged bed rest as they fight the virus.
Bone and muscle loss can be an indirect side effect of a severe COVID-19 infection.
During a prolonged illness, recovery from surgery, or pregnancy complications, months of enforced bed rest impact all systems of the body – one of these areas is the musculoskeletal system. Immobilization can cause bones to weaken and muscles to […]
