Do you ever feel pain in your shoulder that is worse in the mornings or while reaching overhead? Maybe you feel a painful grinding in your shoulder while throwing a baseball or shoulder stiffness when reaching to get plates out of a cabinet? If so, it is possible you are one of the many people…
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How Long Will It Take My Ankle Sprain To Heal?
You are on your morning run when you get distracted for a split second and you step off the sidewalk and awkwardly twist your ankle. Now you’ve got a possible ankle sprain and are wondering, “How long will it take for my ankle sprain to heal?” We know all you want to do is get…
ORTHOPEDIC ISSUES: MEN VS. WOMEN
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…
ELBOW PAIN: TENNIS OR GOLFER ELBOW?
Both tennis and golfer elbow refer to elbow pain due to overuse of the arm and wrist, which can cause inflammation of the tendons surrounding the elbow. Tennis elbow involves the muscles and tendons surrounding the lateral epicondyle, or outside of the elbow, while golfer elbow affects the muscles and tendons surrounding the medial epicondyle,…
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…
Ballistic Stretching – Good or Bad?
Ballistic stretching is the act of bouncing at the end of a stretch position. When I played youth sports, we would warm up and then perform ballistic stretching. In physical therapy school and the early years of my career as a Physical Therpist (PT), I learned ballistic stretching was harmful. Since then I…
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…
Exercising at Home: Popular Workout Routines
With anxiety levels running high, less opportunity for sports and other activities, and the need to stay healthy as prevalent as ever, exercising is essential to work into your day! At ORTHOKnox, we want everyone to be as healthy as possible by exercising in addition to getting the proper orthopaedic treatment. Please see our latest…
How to Keep Your Child Athlete Motivated While Social Distancing
We are all starting to get antsy as we stay at home and social distance during this unprecedented time. Everyone in the household is probably ready to get back on the field. Even with the cancellation of youth sports, you can still motivate your child, have fun playing, and make sure they are ready to…
Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness
There is no need to go far to experience the natural wonders of spring in Knoxville! Downtown Knoxville offers multiple forested parks that span over 1,000 acres right along the south waterfront in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness. There are over 50 miles of trails consisting of everything from paved greenways to rocky dirt mountain paths. …