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Simple changes to make around the home to prevent falls

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...

Osteoarthritis and joint replacements

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Feb 27, 2018 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common diagnoses to warrant a joint replacement. How do you know if you have it? Read...

Do you have osteoarthritis?

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Feb 27, 2018 | General, Elbow & Wrist, Foot, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

There is power in the food you eat. While changing your diet is not going cure your arthritis, it can help ease some of the symptoms. Here are some dietary tips to manage your condition. Read...

Stretching exercises after a shoulder replacement

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jan 15, 2018 | Uncategorized, Shoulder

What stretching exercises should you be doing after a shoulder replacement? Here are some exercises to gain back your mobility. read...

How often should you be stretching?

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jan 15, 2018 | 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...

Do you do enough flexibility exercises?

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jan 15, 2018 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

Do you do enough flexibility exercises? Our flexibility deteriorates with age and can hinder our performance of simply daily tasks.  Here are some great tips and flexibility exercises you can try. Read...
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