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Whether you’re a competitive athlete or you lead an active lifestyle, dealing with an athletic injury can be a major frustration. From dealing with injury pain and finding the right injury treatment to preventing a similar injury in the future, the post-injury treatment process has a lot of variables. No...

Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics announces receipt of the Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence Designation from DNV. This designation affirms an organization’s excellence in the provision of diagnostic services, surgical services, and therapies related to orthopedic and spine care. Iowa Specialty Hospital’s Orthopedic program is the first facility in...

Sprains and strains are common orthopedic injuries, and the two terms are often used interchangeably. However, even though the symptoms of a sprain and the symptoms of a strain are similar, there is a difference between a strain and a sprain. What Is A Sprain? A sprain is an injury...

When you need knee replacement surgery, you want the most effective and safe option available. Since no two patients are exactly alike, no two knee joint replacement surgeries should be exactly alike either. By pairing the experience, expertise, and skill set of an orthopedic knee surgeon with an advanced robotic...

Engaging in sports offers great benefits to a person’s body and mind. Not only does physical activity keep you in shape and help lower your chances of a wide variety of health conditions, but studies also show that exercise can help relieve mental stress, anxiety, and depression. However, as with...

If you’re experiencing chronic joint pain, you likely have two questions. What’s causing your joints to hurt and how can you treat your joint pain? Causes for joint pain can vary, and finding out what’s causing your joint pain is vital to finding the right treatment. Learn more about some...

Back pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit a healthcare provider. Symptoms of back issues (either due to a back injury/spine injury or a chronic back condition) such as back pain, reduced range of motion, back stiffness, etc. can often be treated with non-surgical methods such as...

If you’re experiencing chronic hand pain or reduced range of motion and function in your hands and fingers, you may be suffering from a chronic hand condition or hand disease. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of common hand conditions is the first step toward symptom relief. Common hand conditions can...

With fall sports just around the corner, understanding how to prevent common sports injuries is an important topic for both athletes and parents. No matter what sport you play and no matter what intensity level, there are certain steps that you can take to avoid getting injured this season. Common...

Are you suffering from chronic back pain or discomfort and aren’t sure why? Back pain can have a serious impact on your daily life, and letting back pain go untreated can lead to worsening symptoms and even lasting damage. Figuring out what’s causing your back pain is the first step...