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What should I expect at my first sports medicine appointment?
Your appointment will be similar to meeting with any other orthopaedic specialist.
During your exam, your provider will ask you questions about your condition.
- When did you first notice discomfort or pain?
- Did the pain happen suddenly or did it gradually progress?
- What types of movements do you do most at work and home?
- Did you fall recently?
- Were you injured recently?
- Which movements cause more pain?
- Which movements do you find hard to do?
- Are there positions that relieve your pain?
- Have you tried any treatments in the past?
Your provider may ask you these questions […]
Are you ergonomically correct?
Ergonomic correctness … it’s a matter of mechanics. Not those who work on your cars or household appliances, but the function of your body in the spaces where you live, work, and move each day.
Merriam Webster defines ergonomics as “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.”
In orthopedic terms, ergonomics means your environment fits your body and allows you to function at maximum capacity without the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Ergonomics helps you avoid stress, strain, and overuse injuries caused […]
Is there such a thing as an anti-inflammatory diet?
Possibly.
Many medical professionals who practice alternative and nutritional medicine believe eating or avoiding certain foods can help you reduce inflammation in your body, which may reduce arthritis pain.
We know that treating the chronic pain of arthritis is more complex than just choosing the right diet. However, according to the Arthritis Foundation, consuming foods associated with a Mediterranean diet may help.
Inflammation inside or outside the body indicates something is wrong. Science also has linked inflammation to the body’s autoimmune response. Using your diet as a means to decrease inflammation in your body may be one way […]
Traveling this year? How’s your luggage treating you?
If you’re using a conventional suitcase, it may not be treating you well.
Carrying a heavy weight that bumps against your legs can cause a misalignment in your spine. The stress and strain on your back combined with hours of sitting during travel can cause acute pain. Don’t let the wrong suitcase put a kink in your vacation.
Whether you’re traveling across town, across the continent or somewhere else around the world, all that packing and lugging can literally be a pain in your neck, back, and shoulders.
Carrying more than 15 percent of your body […]
Is it carpal tunnel syndrome?
Have you ever awakened in the morning and noticed numbness in your thumb, index and middle fingers or the palm of your hand?
Have you experienced a sharp pain shooting up your hand into your wrist and forearm?
Are your hands sometimes too weak to open a jar?
These are all symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
If your pain is mild, you may be able to relieve it by holding an ice pack in your palm for 15 minutes, avoiding repetitive hand movements and using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Your pain signifies something is wrong. When that pain […]
Bone & Joint treats bunions
The short answer is yes.
Dr. Thomas G. Staysniak and Dr. Paul T. Strobel are board-certified surgical podiatrists who treat all types of foot and ankle conditions, including bunions and ingrown toenails.
Hallux valgus, better known as a bunion, occurs when pressure pushes on the joint at the base of the big toe. When it is out of place, this joint, which bears much of your weight, becomes very painful. In some cases, bunions become so painful, that it’s impossible to wear shoes.
But before bunion pain increases to that level, there are several treatments that may […]
Meet Kayla Degner, PT, DPT
Kayla Degner, PT, DPT, joined Bone & Joint’s physical therapy department in May 2019. She helps people recover from orthopedic injuries and rehabilitate after surgery. Kayla specializes in manual therapy, post-operative rehabilitation, and spine therapy.
“I chose physical therapy to help people get back to doing what they love,” said Kayla. “Especially in outpatient therapy, I get to see patients for a longer time to really see their progress.”
Kayla received a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She earned her Doctorate of Physical […]
Is there hope for chronic pain sufferers?
Yes, there is. We understand pain management
We know what it means to suffer from chronic pain. Even though you may have great coping skills that allow you to perform necessary daily activities, the sharp, stabbing or aching pain is a constant companion. We know how difficult it is to deal with constant pain. You should never discount or overlook your pain.
The pain management specialists at Bone & Joint understand and would like to help you control your pain. Left untreated or under-treated, chronic pain can have a negative impact on every part of your life.
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Why is diabetic foot care important?
When diabetic foot conditions are left untreated, it can result in a limb-threatening condition.
People who suffer from diabetes need to take extra care to protect their feet from infection.
Diabetes raises the amount of sugar in the blood. High sugar levels can damage the nerves in the feet causing a condition called peripheral neuropathy. Nerve damage combined with poor circulation can slow healing and increase the chances of infection.
A person who has damaged nerves may lose the sense of feeling in his or her feet. He may not realize an ill-fitting shoe has created a blister. […]
If I have back pain, do I have to have surgery?
No, you may not have to have surgery.
The orthopaedic experts at the Bone & Joint Center take a conservative approach to care whenever possible.
In April 2015, the Annals of Internal Medicine reported that physical therapy may be as effective as surgery for the treatment of low-back pain.
According to the Harvard Health Blog, the study followed 169 people who had consented to have surgery to resolve low-back pain caused by lumbar stenosis. Nearly half of the candidates agreed to delay the surgical procedure to work with a physical therapist and a specialized physical therapy program.
Two years after the study, the […]
