Filtered By Orthopedics Tag
By CentraState Health|2018-08-21T04:29:48-04:00April 12th, 2018|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: Orthopedics, Patient Stories, Surgery|
For decades, Dr. Kohlberg had exercised regularly on a treadmill so he could stay fit for weekly tennis matches and annual ski trips with fellow CentraState physicians. But over the past year, worsening pain in his right knee prevented him from enjoying the sports he loved. Eventually, the pain [...]
By CentraState Health|2018-09-05T15:05:16-04:00April 12th, 2018|Categories: Healthy Aging|Tags: Orthopedics, Patient Stories, Surgery|
As a longtime player and manager in the Monmouth county senior softball league, Emil “coach” Jennette is always evaluating his teammates and opponents. He recalls a game when he closely studied outfielder Bobby Duncan as he ran the bases during a game. “I was watching how he performed, and [...]
By CentraState Health|2022-11-08T12:31:56-05:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: Orthopedics, Patient Stories, Spine Health, Surgery, Women’s Health|
Last summer, Lindsay Peters was preparing to enter the final year of her doctorate of physical therapy program at Stony Brook University when she was stricken with severe back pain. The pain was in the same area where she had surgery for a herniated disc in early 2015, but [...]
By CentraState Health|2018-08-21T08:28:21-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: Orthopedics, Surgery|
Have you tried numerous forms of pain relief? YES/NO Is your joint pain affecting your everyday routine? YES/NO Do you sometimes feel depressed from the pain and limited mobility? YES/NO Are you ready to do what’s necessary (education, rehabilitation, healthy lifestyle) to support joint replacement? YES/NO If you answered YES to [...]
By CentraState Health|2018-08-21T08:30:14-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: Orthopedics, Surgery|
You do not have to wait until you can’t walk to consider surgery If pain is hindering your daily routine and non-invasive pain-relief methods are no longer helping, you should contact a physician and inquire about joint replacement. You don’t have to be a certain age to get joint [...]
By CentraState Health|2018-08-21T08:33:52-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Health A-Z, Healthy Aging|Tags: Move Well, Orthopedics|
A balanced exercise program can help keep you fit, strong, flexible and trim, all of which support healthy joints. 1. Flexibility Training Improves range of motion and relieves stiffness. Try yoga, Pilates, tai chi or qigong. 2. Low-Impact Aerobic Exercise Boosts endurance and helps with weight management. Walking, swimming, [...]
By CentraState Health|2018-05-21T09:10:20-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Healthy Aging|Tags: Move Well, Orthopedics|
1. Maintain a Healthy Weight Losing even a few pounds can help relieve excess stress on joints and muscles. 2. Master the Mediterranean Diet Colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, and moderate amounts of nuts, olive oil and fish help reduce inflammation and control weight. 3. Move More [...]
By CentraState Health|2022-11-14T11:06:27-05:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Health A-Z, Healthy Aging|Tags: Orthopedics, Physical Therapy|
Osteoarthritis and wear-and-tear arthritis are the most common causes of knee pain. Here are 5 ways to relieve the creaking and ease the discomfort: 1. Anti-Inflammatory Medications Over-the-counter aspirin or ibuprofen work well. 2. RICE Therapy Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation help lessen the swelling and pain. 3. Physical [...]
By CentraState Health|2018-08-30T16:15:09-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Health A-Z, Healthy Aging|Tags: Eat Well, Orthopedics|
The Mediterranean Diet abounds with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and olive oil. It also features moderate portions of fish, poultry—and even a little red wine! These fresh, flavorful foods contain numerous nutrients, powerful antioxidants and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which can help you: Curb inflammation and relieve [...]
By CentraState Health|2018-08-21T08:47:19-04:00April 11th, 2018|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: Orthopedics, Rehabilitation|
Created by NASA, The Anti-Gravity Treadmill® is a game changer in physical therapy rehabilitation. It’s particularly beneficial for exercise enthusiasts, weekend warriors or athletes dealing with lower body injury or chronic pain. This state-of-the-art treadmill can help you: Reduce gravity’s impact by 20 to 100% of your body weight by [...]
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