At one point or another we have all heard somebody say “drink your milk if you want strong healthy bones!” This suggestion implies that you need vitamin D for strong healthy bones; a widely known fact that everybody adheres to, but what about vitamin C?
Without our knees we would all walk like straight-legged zombies, a funny image indeed. Our knees are what allow us to walk like normal human beings. Thus, the importance of our knees should not be undermined. Our knees are made up of many parts, and a crucial piece of the puzzle for optimal knee function is the menisci.
Prevention of knee injuries, whether acute (knee ligament sprains) or chronic (knee tendonitis, bursitis, or the management of arthritis) is a frequent question to any fitness and health practitioner.
Regardless of the exercise program or the age or gender of the participant, there are key points that should be addressed. First, a flexibility program incorporated into an exercise program is usually a good start.
Ron Gregush, MD Hip pain can be a very frustrating and debilitating problem. It can lead to avoidance of physical activity, lack of sleep, weight gain, and even depression. Hip pain can affect people of all ages and can be due to a number of different causes. Recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment …
Please join us on Tuesday, April 19 th at 7pm as Dr. Ronald Gregush & Dr. Camille Clinton lead an interactive discussion about the advances in joint replacements. Topics to be discussed include: Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgery MIS/Navigated Hip & Knee Replacements Outpatient Knee Replacement Featured Speakers: Dr. Ronald Gregush & Dr. Camille Clinton Register …
Camille Clinton, MD Knee replacement is an extremely successful procedure which is performed for severe knee arthritis when symptoms can no longer be relieved by non-operative measures. There are no strict age criteria for patients undergoing knee replacement, but patients do need to be in adequate health to undergo surgery and actively participate in …
By Tribune Media Wire Peanut butter and jelly. Sports and injuries. Certain things just seem to go together. Unfortunately for many, the latter isn’t as welcome a combo as the lunchtime staple. Not all sports and injuries are created equally, though. Here are the top 20 with the most injuries: #20. Bowling #19. Rugby #18. …
Stretching your muscles is just like anything else; there is a method to the madness. This simple exercise is extremely important for maintaining healthy flexible joints and muscles.
Simple stretches will not only help you avoid injury and improve your fitness, but they can also lead to better posture and fewer aches and pains.
By Canadian Science Publishing (NRC Research Press) “The conclusions of a systematic review of hundreds of studies contradict the most common static stretching findings from the last 15 years. This research reviews hundreds of studies to determine best way to stretch to improve range of motion, prevent injury during sports and exercise. The conclusions of …
In the past, orthopedic surgery meant extremely long hospitalization and recovery periods. However, new advancements in orthopedic surgery have dramatically cut down on hospital and recovery time, allowing people to feel more comfortable with the whole process. The benefits of orthopedic surgery are obvious; it improves quality of life and helps people get back to …
Welcome to the world of healthcare choices, where decisions can feel as weighty as the surgeries they’re associated with. In fact, that weight is a real hassle, so we decided to present the information you need to make a good decision about where to have orthopedic surgery in a way that’s easy to understand, and …
Ah, baseball. It’s not just a game; it’s a saga of victory, defeat, and, well, the occasional run-in with injuries that make you wonder if your body secretly dislikes you. Whether you’re swinging for the fences, stealing bases like a pro, or just missing those glory days on the diamond, chances are your body has …
Attention work-from-home and hybrid-work warriors! We get it—that relentless backache, the stiff neck, the sharp knee pain (where’d that come from?) and the overall feeling of being trapped in your own home office can be a real downer. But fear not, because here at ProOrtho we’ve got your back. Check out these simple tweaks to …
