Fall sports season is in full swing! And with the long practices, regular games or tournaments comes the risk of injury. So whether you play football, soccer, volleyball, or another sport — here’s how you can prevent sitting on the sidelines this season. 1. Ankle Sprains A sprain involves injuries to the ligaments — those… Continue reading Common Injuries in Fall Sports and How to Prevent Them

Rebuilding Trust in Your Body Building muscle is not just a young person’s vanity pastime. Developing lean muscle, even at 60+ years old, is vital to maintaining our independence and stability. We understand the importance of building lean muscle in your golden years—so we wrote a blog with safe, no-impact exercises that’s accessible to nearly… Continue reading Safe Exercises for the Elderly to Build Lean Muscle

For people who have never needed to retrain their bodies, going to physical therapy can feel like an admission of weakness. However, our orthopaedic specialists know a far deeper truth: that physical recovery makes our patients stronger in ways they can’t predict. Physical therapy is empowering—and today’s story from a guest writer and current service… Continue reading The Mental Toughness Developed by Physical Recovery

Medial tibial stress syndrome, also known as shin splints, is experienced by approximately 3 million Americans every year. If you suffer from shin splints, it is important to be well-informed so that you can make educated decisions about your health and treatment. Read below to learn about the common causes, symptoms, and treatment options for… Continue reading Shin Splints – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Undergoing a surgical procedure can be scary, because there are so many things that can go wrong. This is true after surgery too, as the post-op recovery process is just as important as the surgery itself. After your procedure, it is important to follow your doctor’s instructions and avoid making these five mistakes… Doing too… Continue reading 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Surgery

If you have seen an athlete wearing brightly colored tape in odd patterns, you are already familiar with Kinesio Tape. According to popular belief, Kinesio Tape offers support and stability to your joints without affecting range of motion or cutting off circulation. Read below to learn more about kinesio tape, how it works, and what… Continue reading What is Kinesio Tape, and What Does it Do?

  Skiing and snowboarding are great ways to stay active and experience the great outdoors during the winter months. However, just like all sports, they can be dangerous if you don’t take the proper precautions. Here are a few tips from the doctors at OSG to help keep you safe this season.   Before you… Continue reading Skiing and Snowboarding Safety Tips

Arthritis is a common part of the aging process, but it’s not inevitable. If you take care of your body from a young age, it will reward you with pain-free years as you grow old. Here are nine things you can do today to help prevent arthritis tomorrow:   Control your weight. Maintaining a healthy… Continue reading 9 Things You Can Do Today to Prevent Arthritis Down the Road

Shoveling snow isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s potentially dangerous. Don’t believe it? Each year, more than 10,000 people visit the emergency room for injuries sustained while shoveling. These injuries range from soft tissue injuries, to broken bones, to cardiac arrest. Follow these tips from the bone and joint experts at Orthopaedic Speciality Group to make… Continue reading Snow Shoveling Safety Tips

Physical activity is a great way to keep in shape and ward off heart disease. Unfortunately, exercising is not without its risks; namely injuries. While there is no way to completely eliminate your chance of sustaining an injury, there are a few things you can do to minimize your risks. Here are three secrets you can… Continue reading 3 Secrets to Prevent Injury While Exercising