7 Tips to Take the Stress Out of Your Operation: How to Prepare for Shoulder Surgery
No matter how much you prepare for shoulder surgery, it’s perfectly normal to experience a few pre-surgery-day jitters. One way we’ve found to alleviate patients’ fear is to provide plenty of information about what to expect before, during, and after shoulder surgery. At Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, patient comfort and care are our highest priorities. […]
6 Tips for Preventing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: AKA Runner’s Knee
It often starts as a dull ache or a “stiff” feeling in your knee. Occasionally, you may feel a strain or ache along the back of the knee or under the kneecap as well. This phenomenon is known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, or simply “runner’s knee.” Don’t let the name fool you, though; patellofemoral pain […]
8 Ways to Stay Healthy When You’re Working from Home
In the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, many people are working and schooling from home for the first time ever. Good health practices are essential at any time, but especially right now. So how do you stay healthy when you’re working from home? Fortunately, over the last several years (and with the rise of telecommuting), […]
Move More at the Office: 10 Ways to Exercise at Work
When you’re working 9-5, fitting in exercise is a challenge. Mornings are hectic and there’s always one more errand to run in the evening. If you’re trying to stay healthy and fit, it helps to find ways to exercise at work. The glaring reality is since the 1960s, physical activity during the workday has steadily […]
Gear Up for Spring Training: 7 Tips for Preventing Baseball and Softball Injuries
Pitchers and catchers are reporting for duty and the first spring training games begin in February. It’s only natural that we start thinking of the Great American Pastime: Baseball! If you play for a local team, social league, or if you’re the parent of a little slugger, chances are your thoughts also turn to preventing […]
Beyond the Big Game: 4 Sports Injury Recovery Tips for Any Athlete
The Big Game marks the end of football season. Even though the Packers didn’t go all the way this year, chances are you tuned in to watch the show. We cheer, we yell, and we cringe at every tackle, hoping no one gets hurt. Just like professional athletes of any sport can get sidelined by […]
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution While Preventing Common Beginner’s Workout Injuries
January is here. Resolutions are in progress: the gym is packed, and everyone’s working on their fitness goals. Perhaps unsurprisingly, we often see quite a lot of workout-newbie injuries this time of year. Use these tips to prevent common beginner’s workout injuries and keep your fitness progress on track well into the New Year. The […]
8 Tips for Winter Joint Pain Relief
Do achy joints plague you during the coldest months? Does it seem like your knees, hips, and ankles feel sore whenever snow is falling? It’s not your imagination! Winter weather—particularly cold—can cause slow, achy joints, making it hard to get moving. If you’re looking for winter joint pain relief, here are eight tips to help […]
It Takes a Team: 4 Ways the Right Patient Support Staff Makes All the Difference
When you face an injury, you likely have one person on your mind—your medical provider. But the truth is, your orthopedic care isn’t only between you and your doctor. There is a whole team of patient support staff members who work hard to ensure you are satisfied throughout your experience. At the Orthopaedic Hospital of […]