How to Reduce Scar Tissue After Surgery

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After any surgery,  most people’s priority is a smooth recovery to total health and functionality. Scar tissue — what seems like a cosmetic concern — is often a secondary priority during surgery prep and recovery. However, scar tissue can sometimes become more than a cosmetic concern. Taking some basic steps during recovery can help you…

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What I Wish I Knew Before Knee Replacement Surgery

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Knee replacement surgery can be a life-changing procedure, offering improved mobility and relief from chronic pain, but it’s important to do your research first. Understanding the preparation, the surgery itself, and the recovery can significantly enhance your outcome and overall experience. This blog will walk you through some key insights and practical advice from the…

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Golfer’s Elbow Treatment: What You Need to Know

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Keeping your joints healthy is vital to staying active and mobile throughout your lifespan. Whether it’s your shoulder, knee, or elbow, a joint injury can be a frustrating and painful detour from your regular sports and exercise routines. Read on to learn about golfer’s elbow, a common sports injury that causes pain in the inner…

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ACL vs MCL Tear: What’s the Difference?

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Two of the most frequently encountered knee injuries are tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the medial collateral ligament (MCL). While both injuries involve ligament damage and can result in pain and instability, they differ in their causes, symptoms, and treatment approaches. In this guide, we’ll explore the key differences between ACL and…

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Hip Pain When Walking: 12 Common Causes

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While healthy hips are easily taken for granted, hip pain can become all-consuming, significantly impacting daily activities like walking. This can be debilitating, so knowing the causes of hip pain is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment. The hip, a major joint supporting your entire body, is susceptible to various pain sources. This guide explores…

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What Is Hip Arthroscopy and What Conditions Does It Treat?

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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…

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8 Exercises for Shoulder Tendonitis

Woman receiving assistance from a physical therapist 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…

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Ankle Arthroscopy: Preparation and Recovery

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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…

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The Role of Physical Therapy in Sports Medicine

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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,…

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What Causes Cold Weather Joint Pain?

Woman who is exercising pausing for knee 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…

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