When running, the muscles that work the most are your quads, hip flexors, hamstrings, glutes and calf muscles. So, for marathon runners, sprinters, and joggers alike, it’s often too easy to find yourself with a pulled, aching, or strained muscle. So how can muscle strain be minimized, while still accomplishing [...]
If you are in need of hand surgery, you’re probably wondering what life will be like during your recovery. You may feel anxious or scared, and maybe just plain nervous. Here are some of the basic things you can expect for your recovery from hand surgery, expectations vary depending [...]
For athletes, one of the most dreaded injuries they can sustain is an ACL or MCL tear. With an ACL or MCL tear, an individual can expect to sit on the sidelines for months, or possibly longer, depending on the severity of the injury. But while people commonly associate the two knee [...]
Can Exercise Help Ease Arthritis Pain? Arthritis is a terribly painful (and painfully common) medical condition that affects joints, particularly as we age. The good news is that regular exercise improves function and mobility while reducing pain. While proper movement and pressure can nourish the cartilage in joints, inactivity can increase [...]
Here in southwest Florida, with year-round temperatures allowing for outdoor sports and activities, it’s common to see multiple knee injuries in people of all ages. From high school sports to active adults, activities like soccer and baseball, pickleball and tennis or even just walking and jogging can lead to [...]
Our new facilities have officially opened! See below for addresses and services. West Bradenton Location – 6202 17th Ave West, Bradenton, 34209 Our West Bradenton Location opened Monday, May 16th for patients. This location includes clinical services, physical therapy, and diagnostic imaging services (including x-ray and MRI). East Bradenton Location [...]
Rotator cuff syndrome is a common injury of the shoulder. Your rotator cuff is a small group of four muscles that control the ball and socket joint that make up the shoulder. When these muscles sustain an injury or a tear, it is often referred to as rotator cuff [...]
You may have experienced uncomfortable pain in your joints, knees, elbows, hips or shoulders during your daily activities. Maybe you know someone who has experienced something similar. When the pain from rubbing joints becomes too great and all other treatments have failed, our experienced orthopedic surgeons can explain and [...]
A “Happy Coincidence” Creates Foundation for 50-year Coastal Orthopedic Community Legacy Dr. James Rogers, an original founder of what is now known as Coastal Orthopedics, calls the beginning of the now well-known health care firm, a “happy coincidence”. Celebrating 50 years of innovative health care this month, Coastal Orthopedics is looking [...]
Coastal Orthopedics recently selected Dr. Matthew Pacana to join its highly skilled staff. Dr. Pacana is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle injuries and disorders. With a focus on foot and ankle pathology, Dr. Pacana treats patients of all ages with various conditions, including foot and ankle arthritis, [...]
