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 […]

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.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, your 

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Are you at risk for orthopedic injuries this winter? 

Stretch before winter fun

10 tips for safe shoveling

Avoid groin pulls this winter

Snowshoeing is a great winter workout

Boots! A necessity when braving Wisconsin winters.

Walking through the snow, ice, and frigid temperatures of Central Wisconsin requires great tread and weatherproof warmth.

Good boots support your foot and provide protection against the elements, but that protection adds weight to your feet, which can stress and strain your joints.

Are your winter boots causing joint pain?

Possibly. If your boots are too heavy, they can lead to pain in your ankles, knees, and hips. The weight of some boots mimics the effect of ankle weights.

But orthopedic specialists, physical therapists, and kinesiotherapists do not recommend wearing weights on your […]