Ever had a muscle strain, broken bone, or twisted ankle? If you’ve ever had an injury involving your bones or muscles, you will likely receive treatment or rehab—or perhaps even both—from an orthopedic doctor. Orthopedic doctors could handle a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. However, treatment isn’t the same as rehab, and some
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Improve Your Performance – Prehab, Not Rehab
Prehabilitation represents an additional method of patient recovery management. When patients undergo any significant surgery, doctors prescribe a rehabilitation program during recovery to help them return to baseline strength. Prehabilitation takes this concept further by attempting to improve overall health and well-being before the operation. While it is relatively new, it can be effective in
Read More5 Things You Need to Know About Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint replacement surgery is a life-changing event. It can relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve the quality of your life. However, it’s also a major surgery with a long recovery process. That’s why it’s vital to do your homework and understand what to expect before you undergo the procedure. Let’s talk about five things you
Read MoreWhat Happens During a Physical Therapy Session?
Physical therapy is one of the most important treatments for injured patients. It can help regain your movement and function and improve your quality of life. You may benefit from it if you have pain, are recovering from surgery or injury, or have a disability. Physical therapy is a conservative treatment that can help you
Read MoreYour Guide to Selecting the Right Orthopedic Doctor
Orthopedic doctors are responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with problems with bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use a variety of techniques to correct these problems, including surgery, medication, and physical therapy. Because orthopedic doctors treat such a wide range of conditions, it is important to choose one who has experience treating your
Read MorePain Management Basics
Pain management is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and management of pain. Various techniques can be used to treat both acute and chronic pain, and these include injections, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. A personalized plan must be used for treatment to be successful, as what works for one person may
Read More5 Easy Ways To Reduce Knee Pain
Anyone experiencing knee pain wants to know how to find immediate relief from the symptoms, and why not, when knee pain is so difficult to ignore? The last thing you need is knee pain that prevents you from doing chores, focusing on your work, and spending quality time with your family. You want relief and
Read MoreIN SEARCH OF SPINAL PAIN SOLUTIONS: There Are Several Ways To Address Neck And Back Pain
Approximately 80 percent of Americans will experience spinal pain at some point in their lives. While most people experience neck and back pain for a relatively short amount of time, a small percentage of patients have long-term pain. The spine team at the Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics-Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (CAO-OACM) provides patients with
Read MoreCommon Sports Injuries from Playing Football
Football is an intensive sport that provides competition and fun for children and adults. However, it also comes with its own set of possible injuries like any other physical activity. Many of its injuries involve the lower extremities because the sport relies heavily on the legs. By understanding these common football injuries, you can know
Read MoreHow to Recognize the Most Common Sports Injuries?
More than 3.5 million sports injury cases in children and teenagers happen annually. This figure inflates further when it includes athletes and adults who play recreational sports. While some expect injuries when engaging in sports activities, there are proper ways to protect players from getting injured. Some conditions may also have long-term complications, underscoring the
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