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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 […]
Meet Caitlyn Van Der Geest, PT, DPT
Caitlyn Van Der Geest, PT, DPT, helps people deal with persistent pain.
Caitlyn Van Der Geest helps patients who are suffering from persistent pain. She specializes in manual therapy, lower quarter mechanics, and helping people relieve chronic pain.
As a graduate of the International Spine and Pain Institute’s Therapeutic Pain Specialist program, Caitlyn has the knowledge and skills to help people learn how to manage and reduce their pain.
“Persistent pain affects people on many levels,” said Caitlyn. “They often lose the ability to do their daily life activities. A customized physical therapy treatment plan can empower people and help them […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Are your winter boots causing joint pain?
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 […]
What is runners knee?
Runner’s knee is a common overuse injury among runners and other people who put a lot of pressure on their knees when biking, jumping, skiing or dancing.
The condition causes the kneecap (patella) to move out of place. While it is in the misaligned position, it irritates the femoral groove and wears away the cartilage beneath the patella, causing knee pain.
Runner’s knee can be caused by:
- Falling on your knee and moving the patella out of the groove
- Overuse and repetitive bending and flexing the knee
- A kneecap that is out of alignment
- Wearing down the cartilage […]
Minimize holiday injuries
Almost any holiday-themed comedy you watch will likely contain scenes of decorating
disasters:
- Christmas trees bursting into flames
- Fathers falling from rooftops while stringing lights
- Parents throwing out their backs while lifting over-sized turkeys from the oven
As funny as these scenes seem on the big screen, the truth is holiday-related injuries are no joke.
According to the latest figures from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 15,000 decorating injuries were seen in emergency rooms during November and December 2012. As the number of outside decorations grows, so does the number of holiday decorating-related injuries. Most emergency […]
Bone & Joint Celebrates 50 Years of Orthopedic Excellence
Bone & Joint, S.C., a provider of specialized orthopedic, sports medicine, pain management, and physical and occupational therapy care, is celebrating 50 years of helping people move better and live active and fulfilling lives.
Thomas O. Miller, MD, opened Bone & Joint’s solo practice in 1969. His goal was to offer patients excellent orthopedic care, using the most advanced medical treatments and the latest technology available at the time. Dr. Miller performed the first joint replacement in the Wausau area and set the standard for orthopedic care in Central Wisconsin.
In 1970, Dr. Richard L. Buechel joined Dr. Miller. Two years later, Dr. […]
