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1 05, 2023

Arthritis Awareness Month: Debunking Arthritis Myths

2023-05-01T11:05:16-05:00May 1st, 2023|Bone Health, Joint Pain, Lifestyle, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine|Comments Off on Arthritis Awareness Month: Debunking Arthritis Myths

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 [...]

1 04, 2023

What is Occupational Therapy?

2024-04-01T13:36:42-05:00April 1st, 2023|Physical Therapy|Comments Off on What is Occupational Therapy?

Thousands of individuals undergo occupational therapy (OT) to improve their quality of life. In 2021, there were over 130,000 occupational therapists in the United States. Yet, only some people understand what OT is and how it can help them in their everyday lives. Cary Orthopaedics is celebrating Occupational Therapy Month this April by explaining how this healthcare profession helps [...]

16 11, 2022

Common Signs of an ACL Injury

2022-12-07T20:06:24-05:00November 16th, 2022|Sports Medicine|Comments Off on Common Signs of an ACL Injury

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 [...]

2 11, 2022

Neck Pain Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

2022-10-24T17:33:04-05:00November 2nd, 2022|Joint Pain, Spine Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine|Comments Off on Neck Pain Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Most of us have experienced neck pain from time to time. Acute neck pain starts suddenly and generally subsides after a few weeks. Chronic neck pain persists longer than three months. Depending on the cause of the pain, the condition may necessitate seeing a neck pain doctor. The neck is the uppermost part of the [...]

17 10, 2022

What is Therapeutic Exercise in Physical Therapy?

2022-10-27T16:45:45-05:00October 17th, 2022|Physical Therapy|Comments Off on What is Therapeutic Exercise in Physical Therapy?

Therapeutic exercise is one of the tools physical therapists commonly use during patient rehabilitation. This type of exercise helps restore muscular and skeletal function and corrects impairments to reduce your pain and increase flexibility. Your physical therapist may have additional objectives for therapeutic exercise to treat your musculoskeletal issues. Therapeutic exercise may be prescribed for various [...]

5 10, 2022

Is My Foot Pain Peroneal Tendonitis?

2022-10-04T19:00:25-05:00October 5th, 2022|Joint Pain, Sports Medicine|Comments Off on Is My Foot Pain Peroneal Tendonitis?

Foot pain limits your activities, so it can be hard to ignore. If you are experiencing outer foot pain or pain on the back of your foot, you may have peroneal tendonitis. There are more than 100 tendons in the foot, but the two that cause peroneal pain are located alongside the outer ankle bone [...]

10 08, 2022

Osteoarthritis vs Osteoporosis: How are they Different?

2022-08-10T18:03:06-05:00August 10th, 2022|Bone Health|Comments Off on Osteoarthritis vs Osteoporosis: How are they Different?

Two health disorders that are commonly misunderstood are osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. While they may sound similar, they are different conditions targeting separate areas of the body with their own distinct symptoms. Let’s compare osteoarthritis vs osteoporosis to see how they impact your health, learn about risk factors and discover which treatments are available. What is [...]

14 07, 2022

Debunking Physical Therapy Myths

2022-07-28T20:44:14-05:00July 14th, 2022|Other|Comments Off on Debunking Physical Therapy Myths

Physical therapists are an integral part of orthopaedic care. PTs are movement experts who can support the restoration of mobility, reduce pain and help you get back to your daily activities. But, there are some common misconceptions about physical therapy that can often discourage people from seeking treatment. Here, our orthopaedic experts debunk physical therapy [...]

6 07, 2022

7 Myths About Back Pain

2023-01-03T16:58:35-05:00July 6th, 2022|Bone Health, Joint Pain, Spine Orthopaedics|Comments Off on 7 Myths About Back Pain

Many Americans experience back pain. In fact, back pain is one of the most common orthopaedic issues. Studies indicate that around 80 percent of adults report low back pain at some point in their lives. Usually lasting only a few days to a few weeks, most back problems are considered short-term or acute. The discomfort [...]

9 06, 2022

What is Work Conditioning?

2022-07-28T20:48:13-05:00June 9th, 2022|Physical Therapy|Comments Off on What is Work Conditioning?

Some people believe work conditioning programs are for injured workers who still have factors that limit a safe return to full-duty work after completing an acute physical therapy program. While work conditioning falls under physical therapy services, it is not wholly separate, nor is it an identical process to other physical therapy services. Work conditioning [...]

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