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
New Approaches To Control Chronic Pain
By Katelyn Kraus, PT, DPT, ATC, TPS
Pain. It is something we all have experienced to one extent or another. More …Read More
Easy Ways to Integrate Calcium Into Your Diet
Calcium is integral to bone and muscle health. A calcium deficiency can lead to a lot of different health problems, including osteoporosis. …Read More
How Does It Feel When a Broken Bone is Healing?
As your broken bone heals, it should go through different phases, each involving its own set of characteristics. The amount …Read More
Common Types of Bone Fractures
Bones make up the skeleton of the body. They allow us the ability to interact with our environment and lift …Read More
What Happens When a Broken Bone Does Not Heal Correctly?
A non-healing fracture, also called a nonunion, occurs when the pieces of a broken bone do not grow back together …Read More
The Difference Between Bruised and Broken Ribs
Rib injuries are common and usually heal themselves in a few weeks. Good painkillers are important so that you can …Read More
How To Protect Your Joints While At Home
By James Dungca, OTR/L, CHT
Adhering to the current social distancing guidelines, we are finding ourselves spending more and more time …Read More
Tips For Managing Swelling After Injury
By Velia Lozick, OTR/L
When an orthopedic injury is sustained, swelling will most likely occur. Also known as edema, swelling forms …Read More
