Patient Story: Submitted by Dan
“I have been playing baseball nearly all my life, first as a pitcher and then as a coach for youth …Read More
Patient Story: Submitted by Mia
“I have had more injuries than I can count on my fingers. Four torn ACLs along with various torn menisci …Read More
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Patient Story: Submitted by Carol
“When traveling through the Sierras a couple years ago, I was hiking through a stream when I suddenly lost my …Read More
When Is It Safe to Drive Following an Orthopedic Injury or Surgery?
The answer to this question largely depends on the type of orthopedic procedure you undergo. While there is no regulation …Read More
Types of Shoulder Fractures and Treatment
Your shoulders are the joints where your upper-arm bones (humerus), shoulder blades (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle) meet. The humerus fits …Read More
Most Common Knee Injuries
The knee joint, made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid, is the largest joint of the body. Bones, cartilage, …Read More
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Knee Pain
The knees support the majority of your weight, so it is not hard to accept that it is the most …Read More
6 Vitamins and Supplements for Strong Bones
When it comes to health and wellness, bone health does not always receive the attention it deserves until later in …Read More
How Bone Growth Stimulators Work
Bone healing is a natural process. Our bones are constantly being replaced with new bone, and after a bone injury …Read More
Scar Management: How to Improve Results
By Lisa Guiteras, OTR/L, CHT
Scars are a natural part of wound healing following injury or surgery to the dermis (the …Read More
