Have you ever wanted to participate in a new hobby like dancing…only to find yourself with lackluster coordination? Or perhaps you’re recovering from an injury and you’ve lost trust in your body’s stability. Whatever your situation may be, there’s hope. Certain exercises can improve your sense of balance and athleticism, whether you’re in the office… Continue reading How to Safely & Easily Improve Your Sense of Balance
“Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” – Betty Friedan Getting older is inevitable. As we age, the years of sedentary office work and the wear and tear on our bodies can become more and more evident. New pain, muscle loss, increased fat storage, higher blood pressure, and arthritis—all… Continue reading Why Strength Training Still Matters Well Into Your 90s
Rebuilding Trust in Your Body Building muscle is not just a young person’s vanity pastime. Developing lean muscle, even at 60+ years old, is vital to maintaining our independence and stability. We understand the importance of building lean muscle in your golden years—so we wrote a blog with safe, no-impact exercises that’s accessible to nearly… Continue reading Safe Exercises for the Elderly to Build Lean Muscle
Recovering from an orthopedic injury starts with a diet promoting strength and agility. Former athletes may be discouraged by the temporary setback caused by an unforeseen event, but proper nutrition is the first step we can take to help our body heal. Being active and strong doesn’t have to stop with aging. Incorporating the following… Continue reading Foods to Promote Agility & Strength in Middle-Aged Years
Grandchildren are blessings…but looking after them can reveal our need to hit the gym. If our patients feel exhausted before the kids arrive and sore after they leave, a simple and safe exercise plan will provide a much-needed energy boost. We recommend incorporating the following exercises into an active lifestyle. After all, staying balanced decreases… Continue reading How to Be the Grandparent That Can Play With My Grandkids
Every day our legs, knees, and ankles take a beating. Walking, standing and moving throughout the day puts pressure on our joints, but it’s vital that we protect our mobility. Researchers believe that there are two things vital to an elderly person’s quality of life: social relationships and the ability to move painlessly (or at… Continue reading The Key to a Full Life in Old Age
We advise all our patients to avoid heavy physical activity after knee replacement surgery. Certainly, this is not a good time for contact sports, playing soccer, or running in a marathon. Avoid high impact activities at all cost. However, we do recommend a few home exercises that help to build strength in the legs, knees,… Continue reading 4 Safe Exercises for After My Knee Replacement
It is important for those who suspect they’re suffering the early symptoms of osteoarthritis to understand when they should seek medical help. Some people experience symptoms many years prior to the disease progressing. When it does begin to progress, the cartilage between the joints becomes worn and torn, which results in inflammation. Those of us… Continue reading The Early Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
As an orthopaedic surgery center, Orthopaedic Specialty Group treats a diverse group of people: young men and women with bone or mobility disorders, elderly people with worn-out joints, and people of all ages recovering from serious injuries. Despite helping a wide range of patients, hip surgery has a bit of an outdated reputation as a… Continue reading Famous Athletes Who’ve Received Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy is a type of hip surgery that only requires a few small incisions. “Arthroscopy” comes from the name of the tool that makes the procedure possible: a small camera called an arthroscope. Arthroscopy is a type of minimally-invasive procedure that’s popular for hip surgery, elbow surgery, and knee surgery.
