by OrthoSurgeon Team | May 4, 2018 | General, Elbow & Wrist, Foot, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
Salvage your mattress Instead of buying a new costly mattress, try and put a 2-inch memory foam cushion over your mattress for a better nights sleep. Black out your bedroom Lights dampen your body’s secretion of melatonin, a hormone that helps you fall asleep. There...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | May 4, 2018 | Knee, General
Researchers have looked at measuring the stress load placed on knee replacements and determined which activities are safest and which can be harmful. Patients should alternate activities such as power walking and cycling, which place less stress and pressure on the...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Apr 9, 2018 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
Living Room Arrange furniture so that you have a clear pathway between rooms Secure all throw rugs with slip-resistant rubber backing Stairs / Hallways Provide adequate lighting and consider motion lights Install handrails on both sides of stairways Clear clutter from...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Mar 26, 2018 | General
Regrettably there is no cure for arthritis, however there are certain foods that fight inflammation, strengthen bones and boost your immune system. These are 12 super foods that you can include in your daily healthy eating plan to reduce the symptoms of arthritis....
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Mar 19, 2018 | General
When you have arthritis your body is in a state of inflammation. Here are 8 food ingredients that may trigger more inflammation in your body and that you should avoid. Sugar It may be hard to resist desserts, pastries, chocolate bars, sodas, even fruit juices....
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Mar 12, 2018 | General, Hip
9 things no-one usually tells you about getting a hip replacement. From safe sex positions, your emotions, pain meds, getting your house in order and that hip replacements are not just for grandparents. Read More...
