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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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3 Things To Consider When Choosing A Physical Therapist To Work With

Posted on October 20, 2020

Finding a physical therapist to work with should be about more than simply making sure that they offer the services you need. Here are a few things to consider that will help ensure that you choose the right service provider for your needs: Where Should Therapy Take Place? It is important to figure out whether you can go to a facility for regular physical therapy sessions or if you should schedule your sessions to take place in your own home. [Read More]

Treatment Options For Sciatica-Related Foot Pain

Posted on June 17, 2020

The sciatic nerve can become inflamed as a result of an injury, compression, or a herniated disc. When you develop symptoms as a result of sciatic nerve problems, you may have sciatica. This condition typically causes severe back pain that can radiate to your buttocks, hips, and legs and may also cause numbness and tingling sensations. Sciatic nerve problems may also affect your feet, raising your risk for extreme pain and ambulation problems. [Read More]

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]