Getting You Back to Better
I’m sure that you’ve been told or heard of someone foam rolling their IT band to decrease tightness and help with knee pain. This recommendation has been around since foam rollers were invented. However, recent research has shown that foam rolling your IT band may not be needed at all. In fact, it could be …
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There’s a lot that can interfere with your running routine: appointments, work, and family time, just to name a few. But few things interrupt a workout routine like pain and injury! Back pain is one of the most common ailments among athletes, affecting up to 40%. One common cause of back pain is a herniated …
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Getting back to normal after arthroscopic hip surgery can be confusing and even frightening. Hip surgery, whether it was a hip labral repair, hip labral debridement, or a labral reconstruction, is a life-changing event that you want to allow to adequately heal. See our helpful table and subsequent information to help you know when you …
Driving After Arthroscopic Hip Surgery – What You Need to Know Read More »
Despite what you may have heard, preparing for a hip arthroscopic surgery can be a seamless process. The key to ensuring a smooth recovery lies in informed and thoughtful preparation. Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery of the hip meant to address a range of joint issues, like impingement and labral tears. The recovery …
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After months and months of hobbling around while trying to “suck-it-up,” you finally bit the proverbial bullet and scheduled your total knee replacement surgery. It’s time to get back to doing the things you love without enduring pain with every step you take. Now that you’ve decided to move forward with a total knee replacement, …
Regaining Range of Motion After a Knee Replacement – What You Need to Know Read More »
It seems like just yesterday you were being wheeled into the operating room for a total knee replacement. The pain may still feel fresh, but it’s a little over 6 months later. If this sounds like what you’re experiencing, you’re not alone. You may be wondering if this is normal and asking yourself what you …
Pain 6 Months After A Knee Replacement – What You Should Know Read More »
Recovering from surgery is often a long, painful experience. Lack of sleep due to discomfort can add to your stress and make it even hard to get through. Sleeping post-surgery is especially difficult if you’ve been instructed to keep your head, back, or arms in specific positions while sleeping. Often times the most comfortable location …
The 5 Best Recliner Chairs for Getting Great Sleep after Surgery Read More »
If you have been injured and need to use crutches to support yourself, it can be overwhelming to know which crutch you should buy. Often times the physician’s office will give you crutches but are you being charged more than you should? What if you could buy the same crutches yourself without the medical overchange? …
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Exercising is fantastic for your mind, body, and soul. It has proven to be beneficial in multiple areas of one’s health. However, many individuals who exercise regularly don’t realize that it is just as important to stretch. Stretching regularly can help you prevent various sport-related or workout-related injuries among many other great benefits. The best …
5 Ways to Stretch Your Hamstring for Better Flexibility Read More »
The early morning sun is rising, the bright rays making the treetops look as though they are going to burst into flames. The fresh, cool mountain air fills your lungs as you inhale. It’s nothing but you, the open trail, and the mystical sounds of nature. The smell of the dew on the leaves and …
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