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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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,…
One of the principles that I adhere to as an orthopedic surgeon is staying current and watchful of new techniques and technologies that have the potential to benefit my patients. While as surgeons we fine-tune our skills to provide the best technique we feel we can offer, there are frequently nuances or changes that can…
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…
Are you one of the 16 million Americans with shoulder pain and function loss because of arthritis? Are you thinking about total shoulder replacement surgery, but fear it’s too costly or risky? A new study from Johns Hopkins University shows that not only is total shoulder replacement surgery (arthroplasty) less expensive, but it is also…
