Most parents, especially those with active children, believe that the benefits of sports and consistent activity far outweigh the risks. School sports can teach children leadership skills, team participation and make them more engaged in school. However, parents of active children and teenagers should always be sensitive to the potential for injury, especially concussions or […]
Everyone knows that school sports are a great way for kids to develop physical skills, exercise, make new friends, have fun, and learn to be a team member. But there are other benefits you may not even be aware of. Read on for the top 5 things your child can gain by participating in school […]
This week, we’re meeting two of our premier physical therapists: Aaron Olson and Paul Kreber. Aaron and Paul are part of our strong PT team, both in-house at Orthopedic Institute, as well as off-site at the OI/D1 Sports Training Institute. Read on to learn more about their favorite things about working at OI and what they […]
Remember how your parents and teachers used to always tell you, “You need more calcium in your diet—it’ll give you strong bones.” Well, on this point, they were overwhelmingly right. Those words you’ve been hearing for years are most definitely some you should be adopting. Osteoporosis is a disease that can affect any age, sex […]
The anterior approach to total hip replacement has emerged as a practical alternative to the posterior approach that most surgeons still use. Although it has been in use to some degree since the 1980s, new instrumentation allowing it to be performed using smaller incisions has made it increasingly sought after. Called the anterior hip replacement, […]
Monitoring and managing your orthopedic health can sometimes make you feel helpless. After all, once you leave the doctor’s office, what can you do for yourself? As it turns out, there are a variety of alternative treatments you can try out at home (or right here in our offices on your next visit) that may give […]
There are nearly 40 million people in the United States affected by some form of arthritis. Which means one very likely thing—odds are, you know someone with arthritis. You might even have it yourself. The unfortunate fact of the matter is, though, that a majority of Americans are ignorant to the true details of the […]
With the warm weather coming soon, the sidewalks and pathways will be packed with runners. But before you head to your next run, it’s important to make sure you have the right shoes. Check out our tips on how to choose the right shoes to support your feet while running. What’s the difference? Sure, picking out your […]
It may sound like an exaggeration, but it’s about as close to fact as you can get – everyone at Orthopedic Institute loves Brad. Ask almost any athlete in the region, and if they have had an injury, they have probably been to Brad Pfeifle at OI. Brad is a true ambassador of OI, serving […]
Shoulder pain can really do a number on your day. Especially when it’s most days. When it comes to intermittent shoulder pain, it can sometimes be aggravating enough to impede you from doing everyday tasks you enjoy or even need to do to accomplish tasks at work or home. It can keep you from engaging […]
