Contributed by Janice Hirsch, Cary Orthopaedics Physical Therapist Assistant Oh, to be young again! We hear that often from our mature adult population, many of whom suffer from low back pain. But is that statement really accurate? As a physical therapy assistant at the Cary Orthopaedics Spine Center, I work with patients of all ages. From [...]
At Cary Orthopaedics, our physicians and physical therapists see patients with different types of pain. Pain is how the body signals that something is wrong. Knowing what type of pain we have can help doctors diagnose and treat the issues causing it. Let’s take a closer look at the difference between acute and chronic pain, [...]
Cross-training is incorporating a variety of exercises into your regimen to improve your overall fitness and performance in your primary activity or sport. It can benefit athletes and active people of all ages and fitness levels. In this blog, we explore the benefits of cross-training for athletes and show you how to add to [...]
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of arthritis. This disease is the number one cause of disability in the U.S., affecting more than 50 million people. In this blog, we share arthritis facts and arthritis myths to raise awareness. What is arthritis? Arthritis is a condition [...]
Watch and learn as Cary Orthopaedics physical therapist Chad Moses, PT, Cert. DN, Cert SMT, CKTP, GTS, Dip. Osteopractic discusses and demonstrates myofascial cupping, a type of soft tissue therapy. What is myofascial cupping? Myofascial cupping is a physical therapy technique that uses suction cups to create a negative pressure or vacuum over a [...]
Maturing athletes may be more prone to injuries and muscle strains because of joint wear and tear from years of playing sports and participating in other physical activities. As sports medicine specialists, our orthopaedic doctors, physician assistants and physical therapists routinely work with patients like these. In this article, we offer tips for the [...]
Staying active in the winter can be challenging, especially if you like to be outdoors. But maintaining an active lifestyle year-round will keep your muscles strong, improve your physical health and help you manage health conditions like joint pain. In this article, our orthopaedic specialists offer tips on winter exercise and staying active despite the [...]
Hip flexors are a group of muscles that allow you to move your legs when you walk, run or bend forward. Pain in the area can occur because of an injury or strain due to strenuous activity or overuse and can interfere with your daily life without proper treatment. What is a hip flexor? [...]
As a leading orthopaedic clinic in Raleigh and Cary, we get all types of questions from patients about bone and joint conditions. In this article, our ortho experts answer some of the most common orthopedic questions. 1. What is orthopaedic medicine? Orthopaedic medicine is a specialty focusing on the diagnosis, correction, prevention and treatment of [...]
By Dr. Derek Reinke, board-certified orthopaedic ACL doctor and surgeon specializing in sports medicine An ACL tear is a dreaded diagnosis for many athletes. It can mean the end of the season, surgery and a prolonged recovery. When an athlete injures his or her knee, what are the typical findings and signs of this [...]
