Back to school doesn’t have to mean backpack shoulder pain
Depending on where you live, your kids may have been attending virtual school for all or part of the last semester. So this August may mark their first return to “normal” school in months. And going back to the classroom means a return to that stack of books — and homework, packed...
A physician’s perspective on youth sports
A physician’s perspective on youth sports
As the parent of a young athlete, it can be difficult to balance the desire to support your child’s desire for success and the need to protect their physical wellness. Dr. Russell Ellis, who works with DOC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Decatur and specializes in sports medicine, shared his insights,...
The link between weight and joint pain
The link between weight and joint pain
By now, most of us are aware that targeting and maintaining a healthy weight can have a positive impact on nearly every aspect of our physical health, from cardiac and circulatory health to mental wellness. So, it’s no surprise that a healthy weight is also beneficial for your joints, both in managing everyday...
Summer Hydration and Bone Health
Summer Hydration and Bone Health
Everybody needs water to live. In fact, it is among the first and most important things your body needs to function. There is simply no system, organ, or body part that does not need to be hydrated in order to function. Even your bones need adequate hydration to stay healthy. And proper hydration can be a particularly...
Swimmer’s Shoulder
Swimmer’s Shoulder
Summertime in the South can bring intense heat, breathtaking humidity, and blistering sun, all of which make it difficult to find a pleasant outdoor activity for regular exercise. Swimming is a rare exception when it comes to a surefire way to get some summery fun sans heat! It’s fun, it’s refreshing, it doesn’t require a lot of...
Dr. Scott Sharp was the first orthopaedic surgeon at Decatur Morgan Hospital to begin performing robotic-assisted surgery for joint replacement.
DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine , now offers robotic technology for joint replacement patients. Dr. Scott Sharp, orothopaedic surgeon with DOC, performed the first robotic arm assisted surgery in August of 2020 and DOC has performed over 100 robotic-assisted surgeries to date.
Dr. Sharp states that the new technology has been a great option...
Tips for strong healthy bones
Tips for strong healthy bones
It’s a fact of aging that we lose bone density as we get older. Our bones simply don’t grow or repair themselves as quickly as they used to. In fact, nearly 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, which weakens bones and increases risk for fractures. Women are especially prone to osteoporosis during menopause because...
Hip pain can be a real pain in the butt
Hip pain can be a real pain in the butt
Hip pain can be excruciating, and unfortunately those large ball-and-socket joints can impact almost everything we do. Sore hips change how we stand, how we sit, how we walk, sleep, and exercise. Because long-term hip pain – or even temporary or occasional pain – can dramatically affect our lives, it’s important...
What do I (k)need? Symptoms and solution for your knee pain.
What do I (k)need? Symptoms and solution for your knee pain.
We ask a lot from our knees. Whether we’re walking, running, squatting, jumping, or just sitting, that hinge in the middle of our legs is in almost constant use. And if you’ve had a knee injury or repeated knee stress, that constant use can also mean constant pain.
Diagnosis
There are...
Getting Your Swing Back After a Golf Injury
Getting Your Swing Back After a Golf Injury
We typically think of golf as one of the more relaxing sporting pastimes—you can take things at a leisurely pace, enjoy the fresh air and views of rolling greens, and even hop on the trusty golf cart if you don’t feel like walking the whole course. Assuming you don’t get beaned by a stray ball or trip in...