Choosing the Right Shoe for You: Tips for Shoe Shopping for Orthopedic Health
Our feet are one of the most under appreciated parts of our body. Each foot contains 26 bones, 29 muscles, and 30 joints that support us throughout the day. From running to hiking and simply standing, our feet carry out several tasks to get us through the day. The average American spends about 56 percent […]
Surviving Cold and Flu Season: 4 Healthy Habits to Stay Well
As the leaves change color and the temperature begins to drop, we enter the time of year when cold and flu viruses seem to lurk around every corner. While you may be well-versed in the basics of sneezing etiquette, your everyday habits can also play a significant role in helping to prevent seasonal illnesses. […]
Recovering From Total Shoulder Replacement – What Level of Activity Can I Expect?
Total shoulder arthroplasty, also known as shoulder replacement, is a common surgical procedure used to treat severe pain and mobility restrictions typically caused by osteoarthritis in the shoulder joint. If you’re contemplating undergoing a shoulder replacement, you may wonder what recovery looks like following surgery. The expectation for a shoulder replacement is to return to […]
What is Barre? The Top 10 Benefits of Barre Workouts
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or just looking to get stronger, barre is an excellent exercise to try. Inspired by a combination of yoga, Pilates, and ballet, barre is a low-impact, high-intensity total body workout. Barre exercises use body weight or light resistance with high repetitions. The goal is to target each muscle group to failure. Barre […]
Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin Physical Therapy Welcomes New Physical Therapists
The Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin (OHOW) Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine welcomes Sev Villanueva, PT, CMTPT, Mary Ryan, PT, DPT, and Greg P. Fernandez, PT, DPT, CMPT, Cert. DN, to our team of Physical Therapists. Sev Villanueva, PT, CMTPT Sev has over 30 years of experience treating outpatient orthopedic, neuromuscular, and chronic pain patients. He is […]
How Can Physical Therapy Help After Concussion?
With summer fun sports and activities also comes the increased risk of suffering a head injury such as a concussion. For most people who experience a concussion, the symptoms resolve on their own. But for some, symptoms can persist for weeks. Thankfully, physical therapy can be used to treat all post-concussion symptoms. In the […]
Experiencing a Pinched Nerve in Your Neck? Causes, Treatment, and Physical Therapy
Have you ever “turned the wrong way” or “slept funny” and felt pain in your neck? Or maybe you’ve unfortunately been involved in a car accident and had lingering pain in your neck, shoulders, arms, or hands? A pinched nerve, also known as “cervical radiculopathy,” is a condition that can present with a variety of […]
From Swing to Sling: A Guide to Prevent Common Golf Wrist Injuries
Golf is in full swing. Taking your game to the next level this season will require a lot of practice, patience, and skill. And like any other sport, golf also comes with its own set of risks and potential injuries. The most common injuries that golfers will experience are wrist injuries. In the blog post […]
Spring Cycling Safety: 8 Tips for an Injury-Free Ride
As soon as spring hits, Wisconsinites head outdoors. For some, that means hopping on a bike and enjoying the warm breeze, sunshine, and blooming flowers along many of Wisconsin’s beautiful trails. While biking this spring and summer should be smooth sailing, it’s important to implement a few cycling safety steps before heading out. Cycling accidents […]