Active people face many risks when playing sports or exercising. One of the most serious injuries that can happen is an ACL tear. Athletes with ACL tears often experience sudden, severe pain that stops them from continuing their activity. Understanding the signs and symptoms can help you get treatment quickly and avoid further damage. Let [...]
A pulled hamstring can bring your activities to a sudden halt. Whether you are an athlete or just going about your daily routine, this painful injury requires proper medical attention for a full recovery. Finding the right doctor for pulled hamstring treatment is crucial to getting back on track. Let us explore how orthopedic doctors [...]
Sports injuries happen to athletes at all levels, from weekend warriors to professional competitors. When you search for a sports doctor, you want to find specialists who understand the unique demands of athletic performance and recovery. Cary Orthopaedics has been treating sports injuries for over 40 years, helping athletes get back to their peak performance [...]
Treating nagging spinal stenosis pain, numbness, tingling and weakness can make a significant improvement in your quality of life. In this article, we will discuss how physical therapy for spinal stenosis can help relieve pain, what to expect at therapy and how to find a spinal stenosis physical therapist near you. What is spinal stenosis? [...]
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most critical parts of the knee joint, and a torn ACL can be a common injury. An essential part of the knee, the ACL runs through the middle of the knee and controls the motion of the joint and provides stability. Because damaging the ACL can [...]
Whether hiking or mountain biking on nearby trails, beachcombing North Carolina shores, playing organized sports, walking around the neighborhood or working on the job, accidents happen. Bone fractures, or broken bones, are very common, with more than six million people experiencing one each year. The important role bones play in the body Our bones provide [...]
While the benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle are too numerous to count, exercising outside during the summer can become challenging. As the heat turns up, overheating can become a problem even for the heat-loving. But with ample sunshine and longer days, there are more opportunities for the entire family to get outside and get [...]
Back pain is a common complaint, affecting more than 65 million Americans. Struggling with daily activities because of pain can be frustrating, especially if you don't know if you should wait it out or see a doctor. How do you know when that nagging ache is just a temporary annoyance or when it is a sign [...]
Cary Orthopaedics physical therapist Chad Moses (PT, Cert. DN/SMT, GTS, CKTP, Dip. Osteopractic) produces our Patient Education Series to inform patients about various physical therapy modalities and techniques. We hope these videos and article will help answer your questions about custom orthotics. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment to find out if [...]
Nearly 19 million orthopedic surgeries are performed each year in the United States, with an extremely high satisfaction rate. The vast majority of patients experience significant improvement in their function and overall quality of life following ortho surgery. While patients can’t reverse some factors affecting successful orthopedic surgery rehabilitation – such age, physical health and [...]
