Heel pain is very common. This pain is disabling and is from heel spurs, inflamed tissues or degenerating tissues in the foot. The pain is felt on the bottom of the heel, mostly on the inside half of the bottom of the heel. The pain occurs when standing or walking or running. This pain is […]
A minimally-invasive approach to joint diagnosis and treatment, arthroscopy was first pioneered in the early 1960’s and popularized in the 20th century. Some people also call this laser surgery.
Unfortunately, a bunion surgery is not always successful. In the scientific literature on this subject, there are different types and severities of bunions; there are about 130 described ways to operate on a bunion. Usually, when there are this many options, it means that the best option has not been discovered. Historically, bunion surgeries have […]
Many people experience shoulder and neck pain while moving their upper extremities or lifting heavy weight. In order to resolve this kind of pain, it helps to first understand the potential causes and the anatomy of this area of the body.
You can do orthopedic exercises for yourself at home – and reduce your arthritis pain! The following exercises for arthritis help patients to become stronger and more flexible, while increasing endurance and balance. Resistance Training for Orthopedic Strength Stronger muscles can act as ‘shock absorbers’ for your joints (just like the shocks in a truck). […]
Many people with pain in the front of their knee spend months or years without a true diagnosis or treatment plan. Often they are pushed from doctor to doctor, and occasionally are even relegated to pain management. Most patients with pain in the front of the knee, or anterior knee pain, however, are active and […]
When patients suffer from a broken collarbone their injury is described as a clavicle fracture. This fracture is incredibly common and occurs among people of all ages.
This past June, The Louisiana Physical Therapy Association awarded local, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Meredith Warner, the highly distinguished honor of The Friends of PT Award for the Access to physical therapy initiative. This award is given to those who have made conscious and significant contributions to the overall profession of physical therapy in the state […]
The best way to maintain healthy and strong knees is to exercise. Strengthening the muscles act to support the knees can help reduce stress on the knee joint. Strong quadriceps and hamstrings help your knees absorb shock. Stretching these muscles are important as well. Strengthening these muscles can support the knee but can tighten the […]
Arthroscopy is a method of surgery used to view the joint using a small camera. It gives doctors a clear view of the inside of the knee joint. Through the technology of fiber optics a physician is able to diagnose and treat knee problems. The treatment typically involves small instrumentation also inserted into the knee.
