Watch and learn as Cary Orthopaedics physical therapist Chad Moses, PT, Cert. DN, Cert SMT, CKTP, GTS, Dip. Osteopractic discusses and demonstrates myofascial cupping, a type of soft tissue therapy. What is myofascial cupping? Myofascial cupping is a physical therapy technique that uses suction cups to create a negative pressure or vacuum over a [...]
Maturing athletes may be more prone to injuries and muscle strains because of joint wear and tear from years of playing sports and participating in other physical activities. As sports medicine specialists, our orthopaedic doctors, physician assistants and physical therapists routinely work with patients like these. In this article, we offer tips for the [...]
Staying active in the winter can be challenging, especially if you like to be outdoors. But maintaining an active lifestyle year-round will keep your muscles strong, improve your physical health and help you manage health conditions like joint pain. In this article, our orthopaedic specialists offer tips on winter exercise and staying active despite the [...]
Hip flexors are a group of muscles that allow you to move your legs when you walk, run or bend forward. Pain in the area can occur because of an injury or strain due to strenuous activity or overuse and can interfere with your daily life without proper treatment. What is a hip flexor? [...]
As a leading orthopaedic clinic in Raleigh and Cary, we get all types of questions from patients about bone and joint conditions. In this article, our ortho experts answer some of the most common orthopedic questions. 1. What is orthopaedic medicine? Orthopaedic medicine is a specialty focusing on the diagnosis, correction, prevention and treatment of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
With a new school year comes a new season of high school sports. As a parent, you should watch for the most common sports injuries so your star athlete will not be sent to the sidelines. An estimated two million injuries occur among high school athletes each year. Let’s take a closer look at the most [...]
Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between a fracture and a break? The simple answer is that fracture is the medical term for a broken bone. So, a fracture and a break are essentially the same things. However, there is a difference between a fracture and a sprain. In this blog, we will explain [...]
