Injury Prevention
Some children are just built tough and will try and push through any pain they feel while out on the field. Unfortunately, this minor problem can become more serious if it's not treated with early intervention.
After-Surgery Care
One of the most important things you should do after surgery is to follow all the post-surgery care instructions from your doctor. Don't be naive enough to think that your doctor's instructions don't apply to you.
Prairie Ortho: 3D Printing of Prosthetics
For those who don’t know, 3D printing is a fairly new technology that essentially prints three-dimensional objects based on blueprints from digital files. It’s an additive process, meaning that objects are created by stacking up layers of material until the object, such as a prosthetic, is created. Though 3D printing is still relatively new, it’s made great strides in making certain products available to the public and is totally transforming the prosthetic industry.
The Importance of Stretching
Stretching can help your overall flexibility, but it is also important for improving your posture. It can help manage the pain that is caused by tight muscles and help you stay balanced.
When It’s Time for a Joint Replacement
Joint replacement is a type of surgery in which portions of an arthritic or damaged joint is removed. They are then replaced using a prosthesis device that is created from ceramic, metal, or plastic material. The prosthesis devices are designed to imitate the movements found in a healthy, normal joint.
How Smoking Impacts Bone And Muscle Health
Bone density measures the strength of a person’s bone. Due to the list above concerning osteoblasts, calcium, and blood flow (to name a few), people who smoke often experience less bone density than non-smokers. In addition, estrogen – a hormone which one of its many responsibilities includes building and maintaining the skeleton – breaks down more quickly in a smoker’s body and hinders its ability to support the musculoskeletal system.
As We Age: Orthopaedic Concerns and Considerations
Aging people often fear exercise, worrying that they might trip or fall. Exercise and a healthy lifestyle have a direct effect on muscle strength, joint flexibility and bone density. Though certain forms of exercise like jogging, playing tennis, etc. may not be recommended, physical activities like walking or riding the stationary bicycle not only strengthen muscles and bones, but also reducing the risk of falling. Balance exercises, like yoga and pilates, have the ability to increase core strength and aide the sense of balance, which also helps in preventing falls.
Tips to Follow When Returning from Injury
While exercising can help heal and prevent injury, it can also cause re-injury, and it’s important that you take your time when returning to the gym. Here are some exercise tips to follow when easing back into a post-injury exercise routine.
Staying Motivated During Physical Therapy Homework
No one, meaning you or Simone Biles, can see progress on a day-to-day basis. The body simply does not work that way. The best way to see progress is to track your day-to-day exercises and reflect on them after a month or a few weeks.
Physical Therapy After a Spinal Fusion
Spinal fusion mimics the bone healing process and immobilizes that area of the spine by connecting two or more bones. This surgery is not just limited to the spine, as it is done on other areas of the body, such as the feet or ankles – with that said, fusion is quite common in regards to the spine.