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Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) After Surgery

by Dr. Peter Smith | Jul 29, 2022 | Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT After Surgery, Exercise, orthopaedic care, Orthopaedic surgeon

To reduce the risk of DVT and take steps for the prevention and treatment of potential blood clots (DVT), it is important to be aware of a few treatment approaches, which you should discuss with your doctor. In the days and weeks after surgery, you have a higher...

How Exercise benefits Seniors and Aging Adults – Part 1

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Aug 31, 2021 | Exercise Benefits, Exercise, Orthopaedic health, Orthopaedic surgeon

 – As we grow older, we tend to become less active. This is often a slow process that leaves us overweight and out of shape before we know it. How can we stop this process? The first step toward a more active, healthy lifestyle is exercise. Physical activity and...

IT IS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT SPORTS INJURIES BEFORE THEY HAPPEN – OUR TOP TIPS

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Oct 28, 2020 | Sports Injury, Exercise, Exercise Benefits, Physical Activity

Regardless of whether you are just starting out with a new physical activity, or whether you have been engaging in sports for a long time, you really want to stay away from injury. Age is not on our side as we are more prone to injury as we get older. We become less...

Why Swimming is One of the Best Exercises for Arthritis

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jan 16, 2020 | Exercise, Exercise Benefits, Joints, Physical Activity

Why Swimming is One of the Best Exercises for Arthritis As most of you know, arthritis is the condition that results in joint inflammation which can become very painful and can cause general movement in general to be quite difficult. Swimming as well as other...

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