by OrthoSurgeon Team | May 27, 2022 | Foot, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopaedic surgeon, Sports Injury
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone and is used when you walk, run, and jump. So therefore, an Achilles tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg. It mainly occurs in people...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Mar 22, 2021 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
Did you know that hip fractures, for example, are higher in milk consuming countries? That may come as a surprise given that dairy products are an excellent source of calcium. So how is it that Asians, with a lower calcium intake, are less prone to osteoporosis?...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Nov 27, 2020 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
Orthopaedics originated with children. Early orthopedic medicine focused on treating children with spine, limb and other bone-related birth abnormalities. Today, orthopedic physicians continue to treat children along with treating patients of all ages with a...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Sep 7, 2020 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
You should be doing stretching exercises 4 – 7 times a week. We often just focus on exercise and forget the stretching. Here are some of the benefits. Read...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Aug 31, 2020 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
There are three types of superfoods that are especially good for your bones. Nothing beats calcium for your bones. It’s found in dairy and vegetables, so why not do both? Dark green leaves such as bok choy, kale, collard greens, and spinach are great. On top of...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | May 13, 2019 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Joints, Knee, Shoulder
Stretching is important to relieve stress and body aches! There are many stretches that you can do at home. Downward dog Start in plank position with shoulders directly over wrists. Push your hips up toward the ceiling so you form a triangle with your body. Keep your...
