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Meet Caitlyn Van Der Geest, PT, DPT, TPS
Caitlyn Van Der Geest, PT, DPT, TPS, has been a practicing physical therapist since 2010. She has lived and worked in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and has been in Wisconsin since 2015. Caitlyn is a Therapeutic Pain Specialist and a Fellow in Pain Science through Evidence in Motion and she is certified in trigger point dry needling.
Caitlyn Van Der Geest specializes in treating patients who are experiencing persistent pain after an injury or with chronic conditions. She also provides physical therapy care for all orthopedic conditions and sports-related injuries of all ages. Treatment […]
It’s Tick Season
If you live in Wisconsin, you know it’s tick season.
And with ticks comes the possibility of Lyme disease.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by the saliva of black-legged or deer ticks. Ticks often secrete anesthesia as they bite, so the bite is painless.
Since we know ticks transmit Lyme disease, it should be easy to stop, right?
Not really. Besides biting painlessly, deer ticks are small. Adults are the size of sesame seeds, while the younger nymphs that also carry Lyme disease are the size of the period at the end of this sentence. Their size makes it challenging to find them.
Not all ticks […]
Walking may be the key to avoiding osteoarthritis in your knees
You’ve heard that walking 10,000 steps is the best thing you can do for your health. But when you have sore knees, walking five miles may seem impossible.
The good news is that as few as 1,000 steps every day helps maintain mobility in your knees.
According to a study of 1,788 people with an average age of 67 years and a body mass index considered obese, walking just 1,000 steps each day made a difference. The daily exercise lowered the risk of loss of mobility by 16 to 18 percent——even when they were at risk of […]
What is persistent pain?
Pain. Everyone has experienced the uncomfortable feeling that signals something is wrong.
But people do not experience pain the same way. A person suffering from a broken bone will describe pain much differently than someone suffering a migraine headache. Sometimes pain is an inconvenience, at other times it is so severe it knocks you off your feet.
We know what pain feels like, but what is it?
In short, pain is your body’s alarm system.
Pain is normal. It’s our body’s way of telling us there is something wrong or dangers are present.
Just think about what happens when you step […]
Practice good diabetic foot care at home
I suffer from diabetes. How do I take care of the sore on my foot when I can’t go to the doctor?
You don’t have to give up foot care to stay “Safer at Home.” Bone & Joint’s providers are here to help.
Bone & Joint’s podiatrists and foot and ankle specialists can see you at the office or online through Bone & Joint’s new telehealth service. Just call the office and make your appointment. If you’re having trouble with your feet, don’t go to the emergency room or urgent care, you need to see someone who is skilled […]
Surgery delayed? Practice self-care at home.
Like many other things, COVID-19 has postponed many elective surgeries.
Waiting is hard! Especially when you were counting on your surgery to relieve your pain and restore your mobility. We understand.
We can’t thank you enough for your patience, understanding, and your resolve as we work together to flatten the curve and preserve the personal protective equipment (PPE) for our heroes battling COVID-19 on healthcare’s frontline.
We hope some of these tips make it a little easier for you to wait and manage the pain until our office—and our community—returns to a healthier time
Manage your pain.
Continue […]
Meet CEO Brent Turner, JD
Bone & Joint is pleased to welcome Brent Turner, JD, to its executive team as Chief Executive Officer
Turner brings a wide range of leadership and administrative skills to Bone & Joint’s orthopedic care centers.
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, an independent practice, operating an ambulatory surgery center and employing 25 physicians with nine clinic locations. During […]
Stay safe during snowmobile season
It is winter. It’s snowing. It’s Wisconsin. That must mean it’s time to go snowmobiling.
Snowmobiling is a fun way for people of all ages to enjoy Wisconsin’s winter weather.
But, mix snowmobiles with excessive speed, alcohol, and inexperience and fun quickly can turn into a painful, and sometimes life-threatening, injuries.
According to a report in the Emergency Trauma Journal published in July 2019, there are approximately 200 fatal snowmobile accidents and 14,000 crashes that cause injury in the United States every year.
Over a third of the non-life-threatening injuries require more than 5 days in the hospital. The Journal of […]
Bone & Joint physical therapy is growing to serve you
Bone & Joint is expanding its physical therapy services to Weston, to meet the need for high-quality physical therapy services in Central Wisconsin.
After opening two physical therapy departments last year, Bone & Joint’s schedules filled quickly. It became obvious that people needed access to excellent physical therapy care.
The new 3,000 square-foot physical therapy center at 2106 Schofield Avenue, Weston, opened its doors on February 10, 2020.
It is fully equipped with a reception and waiting area, a private treatment room and curtained treatment tables. Patients also have access to a treadmill, stationary bikes, weights, and other types of exercise equipment […]
Stay active and healthy this winter
Winter is a great time to enjoy Wisconsin’s outdoor activities.
Dressing for the weather and knowing your risk for injury helps keep you safe and injury-free.
Below are links to a few articles to keep you safe and sound as you enjoy the fresh air and snowy days of winter.
