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What we can and cannot do during the COVID-19 crisis?

Being active in the world of the coronavirus. Most of us have been waiting for the warmer days of spring to get outside, breathe the fresh air, and feel the warm sunshine on our skin – and with more people working from home these days – it may be more necessary than ever. But as Wisconsin’s C...

Is Keto safe for your bones?

Everywhere you look lately you see keto-diet this and keto-diet that! But is the keto diet bone healthy? First, let’s look at the keto diet. A ketogenic or keto diet is high in fat (75%) and protein (25%) and low in carbohydrates (5%). By severely limiting the glucose the body needs for energy, i...

Is there ever a good reason to cancel or postpone surgery?

It’s the night before a major operation. You feel apprehensive about the next day. Should you call and cancel? It depends on the reason. Rarely is it a good idea to cancel the day before or the day of surgery. However, there are a few valid reasons to cancel the day before or the morning of the p...

Brent Turner, JD, Welcomed as CEO

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 direc...

Five things your sports medicine specialist wants you to know

Sports medicine specialists are experts in body mechanics. They know how each joint, ligament, and tendon work together, so you can bend, flex, and twist your body. These orthopedic specialists focus on the treatment and prevention of joint-and-muscular conditions and sports-related injuries. They...

Can better sleep reduce your pain?

The short answer is yes. Rapid Eye Movement (REM), the dream state of sleep, and Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM), the deepest state of rest, allow your brain and nervous system to recover from the day’s activities. In his 2017 book, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, Matthew Wa...

Would an ergonomic assessment help you enjoy less stress while working from home?

Have you noticed a pain in your neck, back, shoulders, knees, or hands since the pandemic started? It may be your workspace: A low chair strains your knees. A poorly positioned monitor leads to neck pain. The wrong seat height or chair pitch can create painful back conditions. Incorrect keyboard p...

Are pre- and probiotics the new wonder drugs for bone and joint health?

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 ...

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 ...

Why do I still hurt? Life's circumstances can intensify pain.

You went to the doctor when you broke your elbow. They said it would take about six months for everything to heal and feel normal. Since then, you’ve been back to the doctor several times to talk about your elbow pain. Your X-rays show the joint healed well; the MRI showed the soft tissues are i...