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Bone Health Basics

WebBone Health Basics. Bones give our bodies support, allowing us to use our muscles to walk, ride a bike, and hold a child. They protect our organs and store and release our supply of calcium. Calcium is a mineral …

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Printable Orthopaedic Patient Education

(8 days ago) Web2. Click in the upper righthand corner of page 1 of the handout to upload your practice logo from your files. Logos can be in JPEG or PNG file format. 3. Place your cursor in the shaded box at the bottom of page …

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Starting an Exercise Program

(3 days ago) WebChoose a comfortable time of day to exercise. Do not exercise outdoors at mid-day when it is the warmest. Try not to work out too soon after a meal. Do not stop …

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Our knowledge of orthopaedics. Your best health.

(Just Now) WebBone Health Basics. Our knowledge of orthopaedics. Your best health. from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Diseases & Conditions. View All Topics. By Body …

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Spine Conditioning Program

(5 days ago) WebKeep your back straight and bend from your hips toward the foot of your straight leg. Reach your hands toward your toes and hold for 5 seconds. Slowly round your spine and bring your hands to your shin or ankle. …

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Hip Conditioning Program

(9 days ago) WebStep-by-step directions. Stand next to a wall for support. Cross the leg that is closest to the wall behind your other leg. Lean your hip toward the wall until you feel a stretch at the outside of your hip. Hold the stretch for 30 …

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Rotator Cuff Tears

(9 days ago) WebThe rotator cuff attaches the humerus to the shoulder blade and helps to lift and rotate your arm. The rotator cuff tendons cover the head of the humerus (upper arm bone), helping you to raise and rotate your arm. There is a …

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Osteonecrosis of the Hip

(4 days ago) WebOsteonecrosis of the hip is a painful condition that occurs when the blood supply to the head of the femur (thighbone) is disrupted. Because bone cells need a steady supply of blood …

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Shoulder Pain and Common Shoulder Problems

(3 days ago) WebIt may lead to increasing problems with instability or impingement of the soft tissue or bony structures in your shoulder, resulting in pain. You may feel pain only when you move your shoulder, or all of the time. The pain may …

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All About Orthopaedics OrthoInfo

(4 days ago) WebOrthopaedic surgeons are doctors who care for injuries and diseases of your body's musculoskeletal system. They also help you rehabilitate after an injury, and prevent …

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The COVID-19 Vaccine and Your Bones and Joints

(8 days ago) WebMany orthopaedic patients have questions about how the COVID-19 vaccine might impact their bones and joints. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has …

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Warm Up, Cool Down and Be Flexible

(9 days ago) WebGet the most out of your flexibility training by following these simple guidelines: Always warm up before your stretch. Stretching cold muscles can cause injury. Stretch slowly and …

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Foot and Ankle Conditioning Program

(Just Now) WebGently stretching after strengthening exercises can help reduce muscle soreness and aid in joint mobility and muscle health. Target Muscles: The muscle groups of the lower leg are …

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Knee Conditioning Program

(4 days ago) WebDays Per Week 6 to 7. Step-by-step directions. Stand facing a wall with your unaffected leg forward with a slight bend at the knee. Your affected leg is straight and behind you, with …

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Your Visit With an Orthopaedic Surgeon OrthoInfo

(4 days ago) WebDuring your initial appointment, your orthopaedic surgeon will conduct a thorough evaluation. This includes taking a history of your illness or injury and then doing a …

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Sever's Disease (Heel Pain)

(5 days ago) WebSever's Disease. Sever’s disease (also known as calcaneal apophysitis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain in growing children, especially children who are very …

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Patients Are Important Members of the Healthcare Team

(3 days ago) WebTreatment. Patients Are Important Members of the Healthcare Team. Ensuring patient safety is a national priority, and everyone involved in the healthcare system has a role, …

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Selecting Home Exercise Equipment

(8 days ago) WebKeep these tips in mind when using your home exercise equipment: Warm up and stretch. Always take time to warm up and stretch. Research studies have shown that cold …

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