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What can you expect when you visit Bone & Joint Physical and Occupational Therapy?

You can be assured that Bone & Joint’s goal is to help you recover with maximum ability to move–freely without pain. Bone & Joint’s physical and occupational therapists consult with your primary care provider and our specialized team of orthopedic surgeons, pain management experts, and sport…

10 water-safety tips to keep summer fun

Summer and swimming go together in northern and central Wisconsin. Many people have fond memories of summer outings with family and friends. But whether you go to the lake or the community pool, there are a few safety tips you should keep in mind to keep you and your loved ones safe and your memori…

What is radiofrequency ablation?

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), also known as radiofrequency neurotomy, is a procedure used by pain management specialists to reduce pain caused by overactive nerves. The procedure uses targeted radio waves to heat and disable nerve endings. Using specialized X-rays, the pain management specialist p…

What is Dupuytren’s Contracture?

Dupuytren’s disease is a condition described as an overgrowth of collagen in the fascia, the thin layer of connective tissue under the skin. Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the body that supports bones and connective tissues and provides elasticity for the skin. One-third of the body’s …

Meet Matthew Moore, DPT

Matthew Moore, DPT, is a Workers Compensation Therapy Specialist who provides care in Plover and Wausau. Matthew joined Bone & Joint in Fall 2019 to help people return to work after an illness or injury. Matt provides total joint replacement rehabilitation and functional dry needling. Matt also …

Is fear of falling affecting you or your loved one?

Winter weather causes falling hazards for the most surefooted people. Mix snow and freezing rain with cold temperatures and you have a recipe that glazes sidewalks, parking lots and driveways with ice, increasing the risk of falls. The seriousness of the risk increases exponentially if you are over …

Hoop it up!

  From the jump ball that starts the game until the final buzzer, basketball sends ten players sprinting and dribbling up and down the court to sink a basket. All the jumping, running and changing direction can take its toll on players' bodies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and …

Get up outta that chair, and your joints will feel better

Get up outta that chair, and your joints will feel better. Get up outta that chair, and your heart will beat stronger. Get up outta that chair, and your brain will work faster. You might have heard that truth before. (Well, maybe not exactly in those words. That’s a song for another day.) But it’s …

What is turf toe?

Turf toe is a common condition with a unique name. This moniker for sprained ligaments in the joint of the big toe gained popularity when athletes began to play sports on artificial turf instead of natural grass. Turf toe occurs when speed and force are applied to the big toe while it is in the ben…

A Dozen Do’s and Don’ts for Cast Care

The first week of summer vacation will soon be a reality for many people. Along with free time and summer activities comes the risk of bumps, bruises and broken bones. If you or your child experiences a fracture, your primary care or orthopaedic provider may prescribe a cast to immobilize the bone a…