Based upon your history, x-rays and physical exam, your orthopedic surgeon can make some general recommendations. However, you will know when the time is right for you. We will ask you to decide if your discomfort, stiffness, and inability to perform tasks justify undergoing surgery. There is no harm in waiting to have surgery…
Archives for February 2018
Nutrition for Wellness and Healing After Surgery
Healthy eating and regular physical activity are crucial to adding years to your life and reducing your risk for chronic disease. Nutrient needs change with age and several key foods are important for strong bones and joints, healing after surgery, maintaining healthy body weight, and improving memory. Live your most vibrant life! Here are…
Tagged With: healing after surgery, healthy aging, healthy eating, Nutrition, risk of chronic disease, strong bones, wellness
Functional Dry Needling as a treatment option
Functional Dry Needling (DN) is a skilled intervention used by physical therapists that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments. A trigger point describes a taut band of skeletal muscle located within a larger…
Filed Under: Physical therapy
Conditioning for Scottish Highland Dancing
With the last name of Scott, it will surprise no one that a part of my family heritage is Scottish. I will declare it loudly and proudly, and with the exception of haggis, I embrace the unique aspects of Scottish culture: bagpipes, fish and chips, kilts, Arbroath smokies, and Scottish Highland dancing! For several…
