Back pain is a common complaint, affecting more than 65 million Americans. Struggling with daily activities because of pain can be frustrating, especially if you don't know if you should wait it out or see a doctor. How do you know when that nagging ache is just a temporary annoyance or when it is a sign [...]
Cary Orthopaedics physical therapist Chad Moses (PT, Cert. DN/SMT, GTS, CKTP, Dip. Osteopractic) produces our Patient Education Series to inform patients about various physical therapy modalities and techniques. We hope these videos and article will help answer your questions about custom orthotics. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment to find out if [...]
Nearly 19 million orthopedic surgeries are performed each year in the United States, with an extremely high satisfaction rate. The vast majority of patients experience significant improvement in their function and overall quality of life following ortho surgery. While patients can’t reverse some factors affecting successful orthopedic surgery rehabilitation – such age, physical health and [...]
One of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. is pickleball, which combines elements of tennis, ping-pong and badminton. Part of what has made pickleball such a popular sport is that it appeals to a range of skill levels and ages. Pickleball players can compete in sports leagues or simply play recreationally with friends. Because pickleball [...]
Rotator cuff injuries are the most common tendon injury in adults. One-third of adults over 60 have a tear. That number increases to more than half for 80-year-old adults. Rotator cuff injuries can significantly impact daily life, but there are a variety of treatment options that can help. In this article, Cary Orthopaedic’s shoulder experts [...]
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common and treatable hand condition that causes numbness and tingling in hands, pins-and-needles pain, decreased hand strength and worse symptoms at night. It affects 1 in 10 people and is the most expensive upper-body musculoskeletal disorder in the U.S. Obtaining the right diagnosis for hand numbness and pain is [...]
Because we typically cannot feel what is happening inside our bones, concern about our overall bone health might not be top of mind. Yet over 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a disease that affects bone density, and over 54 million are at an increased risk of developing it. Throughout our life, cells continuously update the [...]
Cary Orthopaedics now offers patients new technology to restore strength, motion and balance without pain. The AlterG® VIA Anti-Gravity Treadmill reduces the body weight a patient feels on their lower body by up to 80 percent, allowing them to move freely. What is an anti-gravity treadmill? The revolutionary AlterG VIA Anti-Gravity Treadmill uses NASA’s [...]
Let's talk about winter wellness. Cold weather can affect people both physically and mentally. From achy joints and frozen fingers to darker, quieter days, cold weather can be downright depressing at times! More than half of adults with osteoarthritis report greater joint pain in cold weather. The shorter, overcast winter days chill people with increased [...]
The holiday season brings opportunities for time shared with friends and family over meals or at holiday parties. We treasure these experiences but not the resulting extra pounds we can pack on during the season! This year, consider healthier food choices while maintaining memory-making meals. Our team at Cary Orthopaedics has curated these yummy – [...]
