Whether you need a new knee, hip, or shoulder, the process of a joint replacement can be broken down into three phases: presurgery, surgery, and recovery. The presurgical period encompasses the initial orthopedic consultations and sometimes conservative treatment (if you do not immediately need surgery). If conservative treatments do not work, then you will need…
Archives for June 2022
Summer Scar Care
Your surgical incision has healed. Summer is here, the sun is shining, and you want to be outside. As you prepare to be out in the sun it is important to remember scars are more sensitive than the rest of your skin. This means scars need extra protection either by avoiding sun exposure or applying…
The Pool Is OPEN!
Summertime is upon us and with warmer weather exercising outside becomes more appealing, but it is just so hot! Typical outside exercises such as running or riding your bike you are working mostly muscles on the front of your body and can often leave you over heated. With swimming you also work muscles on the…