The Role of Core Strength in Back Pain Prevention
The Importance of Core Strength in Back Pain Prevention Why is core strength so important for improving and preventing back pain? Your core muscles are the primary stabilizers of not just your trunk, but your entire body. Your core provides an anchor that all of your muscles use as a base to generate force. Anatomically, […]
Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Forearm – Webinar
Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Forearm – Webinar Dr. Christian Fahey discusses common issues of the hand, wrist, and forearm and surgical interventions for these ailments.
The Pros & Cons Of Walking On The Beach
The Pros & Cons Of Walking On The Beach Now that summer is in full effect, many Mid-South families are taking advantage of the many beaches within driving distance of Memphis. If you’re gearing up for a week or two of sun and surf, you’re probably already looking forward to long walks on the beach! […]
Wrist Pain: Common Causes and Strategies
Wrist Pain: Causes & Strategies Wrist pain can be highly variable. Some people may describe pain in the wrist that occurs with a certain movement, like gripping. It has also been described as: Achy Throbbing Sharp Burning Unpredictable The description of the pain and your immediate and long term history can help you and your […]
Dynamic Warm-Up Moves to Prime Your Muscles
Dynamic Warm-Ups to Prime Your Muscles for Exercise Everyone knows you are “supposed” to warm up before a workout, but why? Every one of our patients engages in some sort of warm up exercise to begin the session to certify we get the most out of every visit. A warm up is crucial for two […]
Aquatic Therapy & Exercise
Aquatic Exercise: An Interview with PTA Sharon Dunseath You have probably heard that water is an excellent forum for low impact exercises, physical therapy, and resistance training. In fact, because of its many beneficial attributes, OrthoSouth physical therapists often use aquatic therapy to help patients regain range of motion and increase strength after injury or […]
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Dupuytren’s Contracture A common diagnosis seen by hand surgeons and therapists is Dupuytren’s Contracture. Often, patients describe “curled” or “hooked” finger(s) that they cannot straighten. This bent position usually occurs over time and is a nuisance more than anything; however, sometimes, the contracture becomes painful and limiting. [1] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dupuytrens-contracture Dupuytren’s is a hereditary disease, […]
Robot-Assisted Knee Replacement – Webinar
CORI Robotics Assisted Knee Replacement – Webinar Dr. Wodowski discusses how the addition of robot-assistance in the outpatient setting enhances the patient experience in knee replacement surgery. https://youtu.be/4y6VNqWuw00?t=54
How to Solve Iliotibial Band Syndrome
How to Solve Iliotibial Band Syndrome Have you ever been on a run and started to feel pain on the outside of your knee? Then the further you ran, the sharper the pain became until you reached a point that you either couldn’t continue to run or you felt like you wanted to avoid bending […]
Who Is Caring for Your Athletes?
Who is Caring for Your Athletes? *The preceding article first appeared at https://www.tourcollierville.com/athletic-trainers-caring-for-athletes/ in January 2022. The motto T.E.A.M. – Together Everyone Achieves More – is at the core of the OrthoSouth Sports Medicine Outreach Team. For St. George’s Independent School (SGIS) the team is comprised of athletic trainers Tina Cole and Jessi Howard and team […]
