The Impact of Running on Your Knees with Tips to Prevent Injury
The Impact of Running on Your Knees with Tips to Prevent Injury Patients often inquire about the effects of running for exercise on their knees. Like any exercise regimen, running impacts the joints it involves, particularly the knees and hips. However, with some tips and diligence, the benefits can outweigh the drawbacks. If you experience […]
Orthopedic Wellness Tips for Safe and Enjoyable Gardening
Orthopedic Wellness Tips for Safe and Enjoyable Gardening Gardening can be an enjoyable and therapeutic activity, but it’s important to approach it with orthopedic wellness in mind to avoid strain and injury. Here are some tips to help you garden safely and comfortably: 1. Use Ergonomic Tools Long-Handled Tools: Use tools with long handles […]
Embracing Comfort and Mobility: The Advantages of Knee Braces for Arthritis Patients
Embracing Comfort and Mobility: The Advantages of Knee Braces for Arthritis Patients Introduction Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, particularly in weight-bearing joints like the knees. However, living with arthritis doesn’t mean surrendering to limitations. In recent years, medical advancements have led to the […]
Long term symptoms of ACL tear (without surgery)
Longterm Symptoms of Torn ACL Injuries prevent us from living life. Some injuries keep us from being as active as we’d like to be. But some injuries make even moving difficult—for example, an injury to the ACL. If you have a tear in your ACL, you’ll likely feel pain any time you shift your body. […]
Debra’s Knee Replacement with Dr. Simard
Debra’s Knee Replacement with Dr. Simard Here is Debra’s story, in her own words: I first started having knee pain about 5 five years ago. It began in my right knee, progressed, and moved onto the left. They said I had arthritis, and I got cortisone shots to help with the pain. The last cortisone […]
Common Knee Pain Causes & Treatments
You use your knees for just about everything. When you walk, your knees transfer motion from your feet into your hips. Knees also help you transmit force when sitting down, or standing back up. You’re likely on your feet most of the day if you’re a laborer or tradesperson. You have to bend, lift, and […]
How to Manage Arthritis
HOW TO MANAGE ARTHRITIS Pain is your body’s alarm system, letting you know something is wrong. While most minor aches and pains will resolve permanently with treatment, chronic pain is different and doesn’t always go away with treatment. Arthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain, affecting an estimated 24% of adults […]
Jerry Osborne’s Knee Replacement
Jerry Osborne’s Knee Replacement Happy Place: On the lake Jerry Osborne | 70 – knee replacement Comfortably back in competition.
Diane’s Knee Replacement with Dr. Drew Wodowski
Diane’s Knee Replacement Surgery with Dr. Drew Wodowski Here is Diane’s story, in her own words: I started trying to take care of my knee pain in September 2020. I should have taken care of it years ago, but I had other health issues that put my knee on the back burner. Whenever I finally […]
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