Squats are a great exercise to perform as they work the entire lower body including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and calves. While squats can be a beneficial exercise to add to your workout routine, squats can be dangerous if they are not performed correctly. If you’re feeling knee pain [...]
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Dr. R. Stephen Otte thought he had it all figured out until a trip to Memorial Stadium on the campus of the University of Nebraska altered his future career path. While shadowing his neighbor Dr. Scott Strasburger, who was the team physician for the University of Nebraska at the time, [...]
What are Flat Feet? Flat feet, also known as fallen arches, is a foot posture in which the inner arch of the foot has collapsed. As a result, the bottom of the foot is in complete contact with the floor. This condition can occur in one or both feet. [...]
Janet had two knee replacement surgeries almost exactly a year apart. As a retired nurse educator from a hospital system in Pittsburgh, she did a lot of research and planning for these surgeries, and would like to share her experience. Were you glad that you waited a year between surgeries? [...]
The Aging Athlete: Am I More Prone to Injuries? As we age, our bodies naturally become weaker and do not regenerate as quickly as they do when we are young. Although the modern world is seeing higher numbers of older people engaging in sports and other forms of physical fitness, [...]
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common reasons patients enter an orthopedic surgeon’s office. The rotator cuff is made up of 4 muscles which control how smoothly your shoulder works. Tears can occur in this area because of an injury, trauma or simple overuse. Here are 3 [...]
The smallest pains can sometimes be the most bothersome, especially if the pain occurs in a part of the body that you use so much through your day. A toothache, a headache or even back pain are can affect the way you go through your day and how you limit [...]
When your shoulder pops out, it is typically rather obvious. You will have significant pain that will make you stop whatever it was you were doing. Your arm may feel numb and you won’t be able to move it. Your shoulder may even look deformed. There are basically two terms for your [...]
Chances are, you may have heard about hip or knee problems and partial replacements, but you may be unfamiliar with the term MAKOplasty. MAKOplasty is a partial knee replacement procedure that offers precise and consistent results. This procedure is designed to provide a quick recovery for patients with joint [...]
