As the medical field continues to improve and develop, it is increasingly important for us at ORTHOKNOX to identify trends and differences among patients so we can determine more accurate personalized treatment plans for each individual patient. Due to differences in structural anatomy, hormones, and genetics, some studies have identified some trends in injuries and…
Shoulder Pain
SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF A SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT
While tennis players serve, volley, and sprint around a court, they usually are not thinking about how often they lift their arms up to toss the tennis ball or swing their racquet. While it varies, a tennis player will swing their racquet about 500 times in a match. This repetitive overhead movement can sometimes result…
Your Scar May be Healed, But is it Summer and Pool Ready?
As pools begin to open during phase II and summer is finally here, we are all going to be outside more and planning vacations. For years it has been emphasized the importance of using sunscreen/sunblock to protect our skin and reduce the risk of skin cancer, but did you know it is also important for…
Why is My Friend’s Rotator Cuff Repair Physical Therapy Progressing Faster Than Mine?
There are many reasons physical therapists (PTs) or orthopedic surgeons may progress patients with rotator cuff repairs at different paces. It is important to realize that rotator cuff tears range from small to massive in size. A small tear, less than one centimeter in length, will have more healthy rotator cuff tissue adjacent to…
Your Physical Therapy Can Change Your Habits… And Your Life
Most patients seek physical therapy care because they hurt or they cannot participate in desired activities. Sudden injuries or accidents can damage muscles, bones, and joints, and result in the need for physical therapy. However, the majority of physical therapy patients treated at OrthoKnox suffer injuries resulting from repetitive stresses or age-related wear and tear….
Shoulder Arthritis Treatments
Shoulder Arthritis Treatments As you go about your daily life, you may experience shoulder pain and irritation when performing necessary tasks, such as while putting on your coat to go for a walk or while mixing your extra-thick batch of homemade chocolate chip cookie dough. You may find yourself hesitating to perform any movements…
Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tears and Treatments
Millions of people experience shoulder pain each year, and one of the most common causes is a rotator cuff tear. Rotator cuff injuries were first recorded in 300 BC by Hippocrates when he noted the prevalence of injuries associated with tendons in the shoulder. While the prevalence of rotator cuff injuries remains the same today,…
Football Injuries and Treatments: Get The Right Care Off the Field
IT’S FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE! Fire up your grills, spice up your favorite chili recipe, and gear up in your team’s colors! At ORTHOKnox, we are so excited to cheer on our local teams but also know that each tackle carries a risk of injury, and it is important to give injured players the best…
Orthopaedic Urgent Care at ORTHOKnox
Decided to toss around the football with your son and accidentally landed awkwardly on your ankle on Saturday morning? Instead of trying to navigate the emergency room and exposing yourself to germs, head over to ORTHOKnox! No appointment? No worries! We now offer Orthopaedic Urgent Care at our ORTHOKnox Turkey Creek location! Convenient for you,…
Arthroscopic Labral Repair of the Shoulder
It was the bottom of the ninth. Tie game. Two strikes. The pitcher releases the ball and…notices pain in his shoulder. He loses velocity and accuracy in his pitches. His pain worsens during practice later, so he finally consults his doctor at OrthoKnox. After examining the pitcher’s shoulder motion, strength, and stability, the doctor orders…