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From reaching into a cabinet to grab your coffee cup in the morning, to sitting at your desk at work, to swinging that racket or golf club in the evening, your shoulder is constantly used. So, if your shoulder is causing you discomfort or pain, you may not be able to focus on anything else…
ORTHOKnox is a one-stop shop for sports medicine care with on-site physical therapists, a board-certified surgeon, and dedicated physician assistants who work together to return athletes to the field, court, track, water, road, or mountainside. Our surgeon is Dr. David Hovis, MD, and our physician assistants are Neil Stoner, PA-C, and Samuel Lee Conway, PA-C. They…
Shoulder replacement surgery, also known as shoulder arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure used to treat shoulder pain, instability, and disability. It replaces the damaged parts of the shoulder joint with artificial parts, such as metal or plastic. It is usually considered for people who have severe shoulder pain that does not respond to conservative treatments…
Caring for yourself after shoulder replacement surgery is important for helping you to heal quickly and properly. Following your doctor’s instructions and taking the necessary precautions will ensure that you recover from your surgery as quickly and safely as possible. First and foremost, it’s important to rest after surgery. You should avoid any lifting or…
Optimal shoulder health is important for a variety of reasons. It helps to reduce the risk of shoulder injuries, maintain joint stability, and improve the overall health of the shoulder. Here are three steps you can take to ensure optimum shoulder health. Strengthen the muscles around the shoulder: Strengthening the muscles around the shoulder is…
After shoulder surgery, you are probably looking forward to pushing your child or grandchild on the swing again, swinging a tennis racket, or playing a round of golf, and you will be able to do all of those things soon! But give your shoulder time to heal. At ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinics in Knoxville, TN, and…
We wish we could wave a magic wand and all our patients would instantly recover from their rotator cuff surgery, but it requires time and diligence before your arm and shoulder are back to themselves. At ORTHOKnox, we will be with you every step of the way, but you can enhance the quality and even…
If you have knee osteoarthritis and physical therapy, weight loss, and anti-inflammatory drugs have failed to relieve your knee pain, then you likely need a knee replacement. A partial knee replacement may be an option for you if only one part of your knee is damaged. A partial knee replacement can leave you with a…
There is a fine balance of exercises to do after an ACL tear since you want to challenge yourself to improve but also do not want to cause further pain or injury. Our team of on-site physical therapists in our ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinics in Knoxville, Tennessee, can work with you to form a rehabilitation plan…
We say it often, but it bears repeating, don’t push through your pain. Shoulder pain is common but should not be ignored, because inflammation and pain in your shoulder from arthritis or a shoulder injury worsens with time. If your shoulder pain persists, see your doctor at ORTHOKnox for a diagnosis. Our sports medicine team…
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