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Talking About Sports Injuries and Orthopedic Care Practices

Hi there, my name is Ivy. I spent my formative years playing team sports with my peers. I played hard and ended up injured more often than not. I often visited my orthopedist to have sports injuries treated after falling or hurting myself playing on the team. The orthopedist helped me understanding the healing process, so I could make a full recovery as quick as possible. I will update this site with information about the orthopedic diagnostic process and treatment plans for each type of injury. I hope you will learn a lot about this subject from my blog.

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Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Orthotics

Posted on April 9, 2020

Orthotics are carefully designed medical devices for the feet, and they should be used properly as intended. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your orthotics. Wear With the Intended Footwear Your orthotics should only be worn with the shoes for which they were made. Just as orthotics are molded to fit your specific feet, they're also molded to fit a particular pair of shoes. Wearing them with other shoes will lead to a sloppy fit, and they may not provide support in the proper places. [Read More]

When You Have Knee Pain: Talk To Your Doctor About Joint Replacement

Posted on November 26, 2019

Knee arthritis is a common condition that eventually wears out your knee joint and causes significant pain in your knee. You might begin to struggle with mobility or severe pain that wakes you up at night. Your orthopedist will be able to talk to you about your knee pain and what can be done to reduce the pain you are in. Joint replacement surgery for the knee is done all the time, but your doctor may not be ready to do the surgery if there are other things that can help. [Read More]

Signs That It Might Be Time For Joint Replacement Surgery

Posted on August 16, 2019

If you are starting to wonder whether you are going to have to resort to joint replacement surgery in order to get the relief you deserve, you will want to keep reading. After reading through the various signs that may indicate the need for joint replacement surgery, you will know whether it is time to go ahead and take that step of talking with your doctor. If your doctor also feels that this might be a true benefit for you, he or she will then refer you to a reputable surgeon, who will be able to examine your medical history and determine if surgery is right for you. [Read More]

Tips For Recovery After Rotator Cuff Surgery

Posted on September 30, 2018

If the time has come to repair your painful rotator cuff injury and you are stressed out about the potentially long recovery time, then following each of these tips will ensure a faster and more comfortable post-surgical experience: Tip: Outfit Your Home for the Post-Surgical Recovery There are many things you can stock your home with prior to rotator cuff surgery that will make the recovery process a lot easier. Some of the most helpful things include: [Read More]