Few medical conditions affect the general population as much as arthritis. In fact, according to statistics reported by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), up to one in four adults in the U.S. face this condition. That is over 54 million Americans. With the coronavirus pandemic still causing many to stay away from the gym [...]
When you think about physical fitness, you may think of strength and cardiovascular health first. Yet, there is another key component you need to take into consideration when looking to improve your health. Flexibility is one of the five elements of fitness, so stretching should be an integral part of your workout program and everyday [...]
Many people around the world are experiencing significant changes in their work environments due to the current global health crisis. Whether you are working from home or the office, it is essential to set up an ergonomic workspace. A comfortable workspace will help you feel your best both mentally and physically. Setting up an ergonomic [...]
The hand is an intricately designed combination of joints, tendons and muscles that must all work together flawlessly for us to perform everyday activities. The 27 bones in the hand and eight bones in the wrist plus all of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels and nerves, all of which combine to create one [...]
The Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has reported that over four million people in the U.S. alone go to the doctor to seek care for shoulder problems and shoulder pain every year. One issue growing in numbers is rotator cuff tear arthropathy. This condition is identified by severe arthritis pain in the shoulder that is directly [...]
Cary Orthopaedics physical therapist, Chad Moses, PT, Cert. DN/SMT, GTS, CKTP, Dip. Osteopractic, has produced our Patient Education Series to inform patients about various physical therapy techniques. In this episode, physical therapist assistant, Stephanie Bernard, PTA, CKTP, Cert VRS, discusses benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo? Benign [...]
We can all agree that exercise is good for your body. As you get into shape, you’ll notice more stamina, increased focus and a host of other benefits. However, as with everything else, you can have too much of a good thing. Overtraining syndrome (OTS) is when you’re pushing your body too much and not [...]
With non-essential surgeries currently on hold to free up hospital resources amid the Coronavirus outbreak, Cary Orthopaedics continues to provide the best orthopaedic care possible for our patients. This includes utilizing non-surgical treatments for managing bone and joint pain. We are now taking appointments for PRP injections, as well as injury assessment and other [...]
Joint replacement surgery involves replacing an arthritic or dysfunctional joint with a prosthetic joint. This procedure is designed to improve the quality of life and ability to perform daily activities for people that suffer from severe joint pain. It can be the best option if severe joint pain is not alleviated by other, less invasive [...]
In addition to the preparation we recommend below for appointments under “normal” circumstances, Cary Ortho is implementing several procedures to ensure patient safety in the current COVID-19 environment. We are asking all patients to come 5 to 10 minutes ahead of their appointment to have a quick temperature check. Please call to reschedule your appointment [...]
