What Is Hip Arthroscopy and What Conditions Does It Treat?
Your hips play an important role in navigating the world. Simple tasks like walking or bending over can become almost impossible if you experience hip pain or a reduced range of motion. At Alexander Orthopaedic Associates, we look for minimally invasive ways to treat hip problems found in all types of patients. If we can…
Read More8 Exercises for Shoulder Tendonitis
A focus on periscapular muscle strengthening (i.e. small rotator cuff muscles) and eccentric strengthening are important components to shoulder rehab. Eccentric strengthening is a type of training to lengthen or “elongate” the muscle which minimizes the stress across the joint to allow for less pain while building strength and mobility. What Is Shoulder Tendonitis? Shoulder…
Read MoreAnkle Arthroscopy: Preparation and Recovery
If you’re suffering from persistent pain in your ankle from common problems such as arthritis, torn ligaments, cartilage injuries, bone fragments, impingement, or a buildup of scar tissue, ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive outpatient surgical treatment that can treat and fix the problem and put you on the road to a quick recovery. Explore…
Read MoreThe Role of Physical Therapy in Sports Medicine
While many people come to sports medicine and physical therapy (PT) via injury, you can actually gain a lot of benefits from sports physical therapy to keep you strong and prevent future injuries, whether on the field, in the workplace, or playing with the kids in the backyard. Sports physical therapy isn’t just for athletes,…
Read MoreWhat Causes Cold Weather Joint Pain?
When temperatures drop, lots of people experience increased aches and pains in the joints. But why does winter weather equal achy joints, and what can you do to change the equation? Keep reading to find out. What Causes Cold Weather Joint Pain? While many people observe increased joint stiffness and pain in cold and damp…
Read MoreKnee Arthroscopy Recovery: Timing At-Home Care
Knee arthroscopy offers a minimally invasive solution to various knee problems, paving the way for a brighter future with improved mobility. However, the journey doesn’t end with the surgery itself. A crucial and exciting phase awaits you – recovering at home and returning to the activities you love. This blog offers practical tips and expert…
Read MoreNausea and Vomiting after a Car Accident: What Does It Mean?
The aftermath of a car accident is usually overwhelming. You have to haggle with insurance companies, get broken limbs or sprains treated, and determine the best way to move forward with your life. In all that turmoil, it’s easy to ignore nausea, headaches, and other flu-like symptoms after the accident. However, if you experience any…
Read MoreHow to Stretch Safely After a Hip Replacement
A Guide to Safe Stretching After Hip Replacement Surgery Hip replacement surgery offers improved mobility and relief from chronic pain for many individuals. However, the journey to recovery doesn’t end in the operating room; it continues with postoperative care and rehabilitation exercises like stretching. If you’ve recently undergone a hip replacement or are supporting a…
Read MoreHow to Limit Joint Pain in Your 40s
Welcome to Club 40, where everything hurts. And it’s not just in your head — research shows that joint pain caused by arthritis and other age-related conditions are more likely to begin in your 40s. So if you’re starting to feel a bit less flexible than you used to, or even if you’re not, the…
Read MoreCommon Knee Injuries in Sports
The knee joint is the largest joint in your body. It connects the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shinbone) and allows you to walk, run, keep your balance, and much more. Obviously, the knee is an incredibly important joint in our bodies, and healthy function of the knee is integral to almost all sports. However,…
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