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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…

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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.  …

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How to Prepare Your Child for Spring Sports

We are all starting to get antsy as we anticipate the warmer weather heading our way this spring. With early spring, new sports are in season! If your kids are getting a little stir crazy, then everyone in the household is probably ready for them to get back on the field. You also need to…

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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….

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Top Outdoor Activities in the Winter in East Tennessee

Gazing longingly out the window, but feel trapped due to the colder temperatures? There is still plenty to do outside in East Tennessee during the winter months! At ORTHOKnox in Knoxville or Athens, Tennessee, we hope you have a great time enjoying the outdoors, but we are here for you if you sustain an orthopaedic…

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I Think I Need Physical Therapy, How Do I Schedule?

Often times we are asked do I need to see my doctor so I can receive physical therapy? The simple answer to the question is no, a referral from your doctor is not always required for you to have physical therapy. In Tennessee you are able to seek treatment from a physical therapist without a…

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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…

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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,…

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Tired of Knee Pain? Informational Lunch on Knee Replacement Using Robotic Technology

If you or someone you know has been suffering from knee pain, join Dr. Ryan Mitchell, Orthopedic Surgeon at ORTHOKnox for an informational lunch. You will learn more about Makoplasty robotic assisted knee replacement surgery and how it may help lead to faster recovery times, improved mobility, and decreased pain. During the lunch, Dr. Mitchell…

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Knee Osteoarthritis and Treatments

Many patients suffer from the pain and stiffness associated with knee osteoarthritis which interferes with their daily lives. At ORTHOKnox, a new and innovative treatment for patients with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis (OA) who need partial or total knee replacements is MAKOplasty®.   During this procedure at ORTHOKnox, the surgeons control a robotic arm using…

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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

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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