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Understanding what to expect after orthopedic surgery can go a long way towards helping you with your recovery. Exercise is vital for restoring movement and building strength after orthopedic surgery. In fact, your doctor and physical therapist will have you up and moving the day of your surgery in some cases. Here are some general guidelines for a reasonable timeline for returning to exercise after orthopedic surgery. Before your surgery Seeing a physical therapist prior to surgery can help ... [Read More]
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Rapid Weight Gain and the Effects on Your Joints
There are many well-known links between excess weight and diseases. Most people are aware that gaining weight is bad for your heart and is also linked to certain kinds of cancer. Rapid weight gain especially can be a shock to the system, affecting many processes in the body that have to work harder due to extra weight and fat. Your joints also suffer when you gain significant weight in a short time period. More weight means more pressure When we walk or run, a lot of pressure is put on our ... [Read More]
Properly Walking with a Cane
A cane is the simplest and lightest of assistive devices for walking. There are many different types of canes, with different materials, colors, and handles. Your cane can be an expression of your own style. When used correctly, a cane provides stability and helps increase mobility for people with pain or difficulty with one of their legs. Here are some guidelines for choosing and properly walking with a cane. How many points? For people who have arthritis in the knee, hip, or ankle, a ... [Read More]
Is there a Link Between Osteoporosis and Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition classified as an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Symptoms vary in severity, often including frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by a decreased bone density that worsens over time and leads to fractures in many cases. Although the two conditions seem to have little to do with each other, could there be a link between osteoporosis and Crohn’s disease? The answer is yes. In fact, people who have Crohn’s disease are 40 ... [Read More]
Are Cortisone Injections Safe?
Cortisone is a synthetic steroid identical to the hormone cortisol that is made by your body. It is one of a group of medicines called corticosteroids, and the name people use when they talk about this kind of steroid. When injected, cortisone effectively reduces inflammation in the body that causes pain. The anti-inflammatory effects of cortisone shots can last for several months. It is considered an extremely powerful short-term solution for many painful conditions, but are cortisone ... [Read More]
