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An Overview of ORTHOKnox Orthopedic Clinic

We strive to offer the best care possible at ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinics. Our on-site physical therapists, board-certified surgeon, and dedicated physician assistants work together to return our patients to their active lifestyles. We are here for you and want you to feel welcome in our clinics, so here is an overview of our orthopedic clinics below!…

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Causes of General Shoulder Pain

Feeling shoulder pain after that tackle in practice? Or maybe you spent all weekend repainting your kitchen that farmhouse gray and are feeling a little stiff? Or perhaps you’ve got pain in your shoulder and have no idea why? General shoulder pain is common, and the top causes include shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tears, osteoarthritis,…

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7 Tips for Avoiding Shoulder Injuries

Whether we are at baseball practice, reaching for the mug on the top shelf, sitting at a desk, or painting a room, our shoulders are at work. Shoulder movements typically go unnoticed in our daily lives, and it is often easy to ignore shoulder soreness—hoping it will just go away. But we should take the…

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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,…

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Kinesiology Tape- How does it work?

Several years ago during the 2012 Summer Olympics we all noticed the beach volleyball players wearing tape across their shoulders, knees, and back. Kinesiology taping is a technique using a very elastic tape to provide stability while allowing movement of the joint. It is a modality we can use in physical therapy to help in…

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What to Expect During Your First Physical Therapy Visit at OrthoKnox After Surgery

A common response from patients when they come to OrthoKnox Physical Therapy the day after their surgery is “You want me to move today?” With most orthopedic surgeries, it is important to begin physical therapy (PT) as soon as possible to begin moving the joint and engaging muscles again. An exception to this is recovery…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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