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Has the Time Come to See an Orthopedic Specialist?

January 22, 2020 by Michael Ferguson

When musculoskeletal pain is disrupting daily activities and impacting your quality of life, the time has come to see an orthopedist who specializes...

tags: injury , orthopedist , sports medicine

3 New Year's Resolutions for Your Bone and Joint...

January 2, 2020

When thinking up your resolution list for 2020, we challenge you to not just think about ways to lose weight and improve your finances. We also...

tags: bone health

Are you suffering from arthritis?

November 30, 2019

Arthritis can affect anyone at any time. However, there are some people who are at a greater risk for the disease than others.

tags: arthritis

How does diabetes affect your bone health?

November 26, 2019

It's true--diabetes can affect every aspect of a person's health, including bone health.

tags: bone health , diabetes

The Importance of Physical Therapy after Surgery

November 5, 2019

Physical therapy can be vitally important as part of the recovery from an orthopedic procedure, such as knee replacement surgery or an ACL tear...

tags: physical therapy

Keep Your Joints Healthy and Happy

February 22, 2019

Are your joints starting to feel the pressure? Here are some tips on how you can better manage your joint health to prevent stiffness and achiness...

Why Are Women at a Higher Risk of ACL Injuries?

October 18, 2018

Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are one of the most common injuries among athletes. In fact, did you know that there are more...

tags: acl , acl injury , ligament , women and ligament injuries

High-impact Exercise & Low-impact Exercise: What’s...

July 6, 2018

Getting regular exercise is important at any age, but it's especially important as we get older. As we age, it often becomes more difficult to...

tags: exercise , joint pain