By Joshua Bruner, PT, DPT, CSCS at The Orthopedic Institute at Southwest Health The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most frequently injured ligaments in the knee. Each year 100,000-200,000 ACL injuries are reported in the United States. The primary function of the ACL is to prevent forward movement of the tibia on …read more.
By Andy Stader, PA-C at the Orthopedic Institute at Southwest Health Arthritis can be a real pain in the… shoulders, hips or knees. Arthritis is wear and tear of the cartilage at the ends of your bones. As the cartilage breaks down, you tend to have increased pain with daily activities. Some individuals are genetically …read more.
by Brad Vamstad, Director of Athletic Training and Sports Performance Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL injuries can be a devastating injury for an athlete of any age. In the United States alone, ACL sprains make up almost 200,000 reported injuries per year. Most common among those are athletes who participate in high demand sports like …read more.
by: Kerri Sue Stange, MPT at The Orthopedic Institute at Southwest Health When you’re to the point where joint pain because unmanageable, joint replacement can help you get rid of that pain and get you back to your passions in life! Though recovery will take several weeks, if you plan ahead for the challenges it …read more.
Patients are often confused with what a surgeon means by saying they are getting a customized knee replacement. Most surgeons are using advanced imaging (CT scans or MRI scans) for the production of cutting blocks, alignment aids or to use with a robot. However, these are not implants. A knee replacement implant is the actual …read more.
By Nate Christopher, PT, OCS, Physical Therapist The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. You can use your shoulder to reach overhead, behind your back, behind your head, and in many other directions. Imagine moving your knee in the ways that you can move your shoulder; you would be rushed to the …read more.
By Samantha Jordan, DPT, OCS, CSCS Unfortunately no matter how hard we try to take care of ourselves we will all experience physiological aspects of aging. Knowing what to expect and practicing some healthy lifestyle habits can help you stay looking and feeling young. The Effects of Aging Loss of bone and muscle mass cause decreased …read more.
By Joshua Lindsey, MD – Orthopedic Surgeon at the Orthopedic Institute at Southwest Health The clavicle or “collarbone” is an S-shaped bone that connects our arm to the body. It is therefore under a lot of physical stress. The clavicle is just like a strut in your car – a strut is what holds the …read more.
by Nate Christopher, MPT at The Orthopedic Institute at Southwest Health “I have sciatica” or a “pinched nerve” are words that are often heard in medical and physical therapy clinics. Sciatica is a general term that refers to pain that radiates into the buttocks, possibly down the thigh, and sometimes even into the lower leg …read more.
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