Life is so much better when you’re “all in.” For many of us, living well means working and playing hard. So when chasing your grandkids becomes more painful than fun. When you can no longer enjoy walking, biking or hiking throughout our gorgeous state. Or when you’re benched with a sports injury, it’s time to visit the team at ProOrtho.
Each of our board-certified orthopedic surgeons brings a passion for a specific area of orthopedics. Together, they form one of the greater Seattle area’s strongest, most experienced teams treating spine, back, hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, foot & ankle pain.
Here at ProOrtho, we know the happiest people during the slightly-less-than-fair-weather winter months of Western Washington tend to be those who: (a.) fly to warmer climates sometime before June, and/or (b.) thoroughly enjoy winter snow sports. Sadly, we’re not here today to talk about tropically flavored poolside cocktails or the joys of beachcombing (maybe we …
It’s that time of year! Everyone is heading to the mountains and hitting the slopes for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and more. Along with these great times, though, come injuries that can be easily prevented with the right safety precautions. Here are five tips to stay safe this winter: 1. Improve your strength Increasing strength is always …
Stiffness can affect any joint in your body, including your fingers, hands, wrists, knees, and elbows. While experiencing joint stiffness, you may find it more difficult than usual to walk, stand, type, or perform other regular daily tasks. If your symptoms are ongoing, you should seek treatment. Joint stiffness can occur when range of motion …