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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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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]

Some Treatments Your Doctor Might Recommend For Spinal Stenosis

Posted on October 27, 2017

If you have mild symptoms of spinal stenosis, you may be able to control them with anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications. However, it's possible your condition will gradually get worse over time and you'll need other spinal treatments to get relief from the discomfort caused by your condition. These are some of the treatments your doctor may recommend if medications and home treatments are not able to manage your pain. Spinal Injections [Read More]

3 Signs You're Running Too Much

Posted on July 25, 2017

It's no secret that running can be good for your health. After all, it can help you get your heart pumping, and it can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. However, this does not mean that you can overdo it. Everyone is different, so there is no set amount of running that is safe for everyone. However, there are some signs that you can watch out for that can show that you are overdoing it. [Read More]