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Diet and Bone Health

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?...

5 Fun Facts About Orthopaedics

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...

How often should you be stretching?

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...

Super Foods For Your Bones

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...

Stretching is important

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...

Super Foods For Your Bones

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Mar 1, 2019 | 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...
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