Arthritis is a progressive condition that typically affects men and women over the age of 40. It is often due to wear-and-tear, as we rely on our hands for daily activities and the completion of many tasks. Tissues – such as cartilage – can break down and cause bones to rub against each other, causing…
You can’t imagine living without your hands, can you? However, many of us are guilty of neglecting these important tools until we start to experience problems with them. Don’t make the same mistake. Below, we’ve listed five tips from our orthopedic specialists here at Total Orthopaedic Care for exercising the hand so as to improve…
Whether you play sports as a career, for exercise, or just for fun, the last thing you want is to get sidelined by an injury. In this blog post, you’ll learn about the top five mistakes of athletes, and how you can keep yourself from committing them. Mistake #1 You Don’t Warm Up or Cool…
Shoulder replacement surgery has various benefits and can treat many different diseases and conditions. However, treatment doesn’t necessarily stop once the operation is over. After getting your new joint, you’ll enter the recovery phase that will almost certainly include physical therapy. Read on to find out why you’ll need physical therapy after a shoulder replacement…
Children change every minute of every day. So, when you choose an orthopedic doctor for your youngster, you want one specifically trained in pediatrics. A pediatric orthopedic doctor understands that a child is not just a small adult, but rather, that their body system is young and developing. So, here’s how to select the right…
