Have you ever observed a ballet dancer’s poise, a yogi’s alignment, or an athlete’s stance? All these individuals have one thing in common – good posture. Posture is more than just standing tall; it refers to maintaining the correct alignment of your body parts supported by the right amount of muscle tension against gravity. It
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Preventing Workplace Injuries: Ergonomics and Orthopedic Health
Workplace injuries are a serious issue that can result in lost productivity, increased healthcare costs, and decreased employee morale. According to reports, there were 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in 2020 alone. Fortunately, many of these injuries can be prevented through the implementation of ergonomics and orthopedic health
Read MorePosture Matters: How Physical Therapy Can Improve Your Alignment
Correcting bad posture is not an overnight fix, especially if you’ve had it for most of your life. However, good posture is very important if you want to avoid tension, fatigue, pain, and injury as best you can. If your body is properly aligned, overall health can improve. Postural dysfunction or bad posture is one
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Arthritis: Improving Joint Function and Reducing Pain
Arthritis is a condition affecting the joints, causing individuals to experience pain and stiffness. The common goal of arthritis treatments is to relieve symptoms related to joint pain and limited mobility. One of the ways to improve joint function is through physical therapy, which has proven to be an effective treatment approach for symptom management
Read MoreHow Physical Therapy Restores Function in Orthopedic Conditions
If you struggle with advanced osteoarthritis, have had shoulder surgery or need help with your balance, then a physical therapist is the person to help you along the path to recovery. The key to all physical therapy programs is individualized care, and our physical therapists at Watauga Orthopaedics provide just that. Keep reading to learn
Read MoreDegenerative Discs in The Workplace – Strategies for Success
Has your spine doctor said you have degenerative disc disease? Perhaps you wonder if this spinal condition and its associated pain and movement limitations will impact how you work, or even if you can keep your job. The answer is yes, you likely can, but you will need to use smart strategies to reduce stress
Read MoreOrthopedic Trauma Surgery: Addressing Fractures and Injuries
Orthopedic trauma surgery is a specialized branch of orthopedic surgery that is concerned with the handling of acute traumatic injuries, which can result from sports activities, accidents, and more. The training of an orthopedic trauma surgeon always includes fracture care. They can handle all types of fractures, dislocations, soft tissue injuries, and joint injuries, some
Read MoreOrthopedic Surgery in Older Adults: Special Considerations for Seniors
You may be wondering whether or not surgery is a good idea for older adults or seniors. The answer is yes, older adults can undergo orthopedic surgery safely. In fact, more and more seniors in the U.S. are undergoing surgical treatment for orthopedic conditions. Advances in areas such as prosthetic technology and anesthetic equipment have
Read MoreOrthopedic Surgery Recovery: Tips for a Smooth Rehabilitation
Orthopedic surgery is generally considered the best option when conservative treatments, such as medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications, have failed to provide sufficient relief for a patient’s musculoskeletal condition. Rehabilitation, also referred to as postoperative rehabilitation or post-surgical rehabilitation, is a crucial phase in the recovery process. It focuses on restoring strength, mobility, and
Read MoreCommon Orthopedic Conditions: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Orthopedic conditions encompass a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders that affect bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the body. The soft and hard tissues could stretch, tear, or break, and there are doctors who specialize in treating these issues. Orthopedic doctors are musculoskeletal specialists. They evaluate the information provided by the patient, including the
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