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How Orthopedics Can Help Your Summer Health

You may be working toward summer fitness goals, trying to balance work and summer fun, and focusing on eating healthier, which is all fantastic! With all of this effort you are putting into your health, do not neglect orthopedics! You can improve your orthopedic health at home through your exercise, diet, and summer plans. We…

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Preparing for an Appointment with an Orthopedic Surgeon

Have you scheduled an appointment with your orthopedic surgeon to discuss treatment for your injury but aren’t sure what you need to do before you go? Your doctor and the clinic’s staff are professionals who will help guide you through your appointment, but you can make the most of your time with your orthopedic surgeon…

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Top Causes of Hip Pain in Women

Hip pain is, unfortunately, a common complaint among women of all ages. The hip is the ball and socket joint between the thigh bone and the pelvis, and women often report pain or stiffness in the groin or on the outside of the hip. This pain when you walk, climb stairs, run, or even at…

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Best Orthopedic Clinic in Town: Reasons to Visit ORTHOKnox

When it comes to orthopedic care in Knoxville and Athens, Tennessee, ORTHOKnox has got you covered. With its on-site physical therapists, board-certified surgeon, and dedicated physician assistants, you can rest easy knowing you and your family are receiving the best treatment. Why should I visit ORTHOKnox? They stay up-to-date on all of the latest medical advancements …

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Visiting an Orthopedic Doctor in the New Normal: What You Need to Know

We’ve come a long way since the beginning of COVID-19. Vaccines are now widely available, cases fluctuate and rise and fall, and new variants are spreading. While we can’t revert to how everything was before COVID-19, we can adjust to a “new normal.” Most of us would welcome some sense of structure and normalcy, but…

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Bone Health Tips for Older Women

As we age, our bones can naturally lose some density. But many women (about 1 in 3) can develop osteoporosis, in which your bones lose density to the point that they can become weak and prone to fractures. Most women develop osteoporosis around the time of menopause (as if we needed another charming side effect…

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Women and Orthopedics: Musculoskeletal Health in Female Patients

Is orthopedic care for women different than men? It’s no secret that males and females are biologically different, which means that orthopedic care for these sexes varies. There are differences in hormones, connective tissues, and skeletal structure (ex: wider pelvis in women). Knowing these differences can help your orthopedic doctor understand the risks and prevalence…

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Bone Health Tips from an Orthopedic Surgeon

Building strong bones and maintaining them as we age is key to bone health. With proper nutrition and exercise, we can give our skeleton an assist in staying healthy. We have compiled our top tips from ORTHOKnox orthopedic surgeons in Knoxville and Athens, TN, to improve your bone health below. Some of these tips may…

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Physical Therapy for a SLAP Tear

A tear in the upper portion of the labrum where the biceps tendon attaches is known as a SLAP tear. SLAP stands for superior, labral, anterior to, posterior. A SLAP tear can result in shoulder pain, dislocations, and problems using your shoulder. It can be caused by repeated motions in sports or at work, a…

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Rotator Cuff Tear Prevention

Practicing your baseball pitch or stepping up at work to do the heavy lifting are great ways to contribute to your sport or job, but these actions can put you at a greater risk of sustaining a rotator cuff tear. Taking steps, such as adjusting your sleep position, performing specific exercises and stretches, and even…

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ORTHOKnox, Knoxville, TN
Phone (appointments and general inquiries): 865-251-3030
Address: 10810 Parkside Drive, Suite 209, Knoxville TN 37934

ORTHOKnox, Athens, TN
Phone (appointments and general inquiries): 865-251-3030
1031 West Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37303

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OrthoKnox provides comprehensive orthopedic services, sports medicine, and physical therapy to treat and rehabilitate injuries and degenerative conditions that affect the upper and lower extremities, including the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle.

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