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Football Injuries and How To Prevent Them
Are you or a loved one playing on a football team this fall? If so, awareness of the risks is your first step to prevent a football injury. While there is never a guarantee against injury, there are certain steps that can be taken to help minimize your risk. Let’s...
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How to Become an Orthopedic Surgeon
We all know that it takes “a long time” to become a practicing orthopedic surgeon, but how long? Many people shy away from undertaking the profession due to the length of time it takes to achieve the goal. Here is what it takes to become an orthopedic surgeon. The educational...
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3 Common Cycling Injuries and What to do About Them by Matt Moritz, PA-C
Cycling is a good low impact exercise whether you are hitting the trails outside in preparation for RAGBRAI at the end of the month, or inside on a stationary bike. Biking is a good activity for those who have arthritis, as it places less pressure on the joints. Bikers can...
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"You Have to Exercise on a Regular Basis"
It is probably a safe bet to say that a large number of patients hear “you have to exercise on a regular basis” when they visit their family physician, especially if they have some medical issues. But where to find the time? People are busier than ever with work, family,...
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Get In The Game! Lifetime Benefits of Sports
Studies have shown that men (or women) who continue to play sports and exercise in midlife continue to be more active as they get older. The benefits of a team sports session may even outweigh a run on the treadmill or a trip to the gym. Gym workouts boost cardiovascular...
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Bicycle Safety - Orthopedic Do's and Don'ts
Now that we are in the warmer weather, you have probably already seen people riding their bikes, especially the kids! In this time of social distancing, it is also an excellent way to get some exercise with your friends or family while still staying a safe distance apart. Bicycle riding...
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What Does It Mean To Be Double Jointed?
We all know that kid from elementary who was able to bend their fingers back more than we thought was humanly possible. When you reacted, they would respond “Oh, I’m double jointed”. The term double jointed implies that a person with unusual flexibility has twice the average number of joints...
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The Many Benefits of Physical Therapy
Everyone has a different reaction to being referred to physical therapy by their physician. Some firmly believe in the benefits of therapy while others are a bit skeptical. Quite often in orthopedics, physical therapy is among the first treatments the physician will order to start the process of strengthening and...
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Fall Risk: Contributing Factors and Prevention
We all know that cancer and heart disease can be deadly, but we often ignore another common health danger that puts lives at risk: Falling. People don’t understand how devastating falls can be if they cause injuries, and the older than 65 group isn’t the only one at risk. Physicians...
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Is there a connection between dehydration and joint pain?
Dehydration is so much more than just being thirsty. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. By the time you “feel” thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Not drinking enough water – not coffee or pop – but pure water, can lead to fatigue, slow down metabolism, affect cognitive functioning, and contribute...
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