Is shoulder replacement for you? Get all the details on Tuesday, March 2 at 12 p.m. at a free virtual lunch and learn with Dr. Samuel Koo! Grab your lunch and tune into the discussion where Dr. Koo will provide an in-depth analysis on primary shoulder replacements and reverse total shoulder replacements. Register for the …

If you feel aches and pains, you might find yourself reaching for a bottle of pain relievers more often than you’d like. Did you know there is a free and simple way to feel better? Meditation can help your brain release endorphins which are natural pain relievers. Muscles and tissues around your joints are more …

As the pandemic wears on, it’s vital to find a way to move your body, especially if you’ve discovered that a more sedentary lifestyle is wreaking havoc on your neck or lower back. Here are a few tips to help you get started: 1. Set up your space. Many of us don’t have a huge …

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 beneficial …

Join Dr. Samuel Koo on Wednesday, January 27 at 6 p.m. for a free shoulder health webinar! Our shoulders are needed in just about all performances of the arm. Shoulder pain can limit even the simplest tasks such as scratching your back, waving to a friend, or lifting your arm in an upward motion. Disregarding …

Your health is of the utmost importance to us. ProOrtho remains open at our Kirkland and Cabrini locations to serve the needs of all our patients. We are now offering virtual visits through a secure video-call application for any patient who prefers. Please call us at 425-823-4000 to schedule or speak to a staff member …

The orthopedic experts at ProOrtho are dedicated to helping you enjoy the summertime safely and free of pain. Our orthopedic doctors in Seattle specialize in sports medicine, pain management, knee pain, and more. Contact ProOrtho today. Sunshine has arrived, and so have summer activities. While outdoor activity has numerous health benefits, it also means an increase in …

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the orthopedic surgeons at ProOrtho care about spreading awareness of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions to help you live your life pain-free. Mental health is directly linked to orthopedic and physical health and can affect the outcomes of surgery.  Injuries are a reality of sports and …

The orthopedic experts at ProOrtho are dedicated to helping you live a pain-free and active lifestyle. Our orthopedic doctors in Seattle specialize in sports medicine, pain management, orthobiologics and more. Contact ProOrtho today. Exercise is often among the first activities to fall by the wayside when juggling a busy lifestyle. It’s easy to get burnt …

As the largest joint in the body, the knees are more prone to accidents and injuries than any other. Thankfully, there are a number of treatments available to help you overcome knee pain, many of which you can try for yourself. However, make sure to assess the severity of your pain before treating yourself – …