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The Best Treatment for an Ankle Sprain? Why RICE Isn’t Always Enough

Posted in DOC Updates, Foot & Ankle, Our Services, Sports Medicine, Treatments.

The Best Treatment for an Ankle Sprain? Why RICE Isn’t Always Enough More than 7.3 million ankle injuries occur every year in the United States, and most are caused by minor accidents such as falls, twists, or simple missteps. If you’ve twisted your ankle, you know how bad it can hurt and how long that type of injury can take to heal. And...

Understanding the Most Common Causes of Heel Pain

Posted in DOC Updates, Foot & Ankle, Our Services.

The most common causes of heel pain Heel pain is one of the most common problems that affect the foot and ankle. Although your feet are built to handle a heavy load, too much stress can cause pain and discomfort in your heel. IT can be tempting to ignore, especially if it starts gradually, but disregarding a sore heel can lead to extreme pain...

Move Through Life Feeling Your Best by Taking Care of Your Spine

Posted in Bone Health, DOC Updates, Our Services, Treatments.

Move Through Life Feeling Your Best by Taking Care of Your Spine Maintaining a healthy spine is crucial to provide structural support for your body so you can stand upright, move freely, and protect your spinal cord (which is the main pathway for nerve signals connecting your brain to the rest of your body). A healthy spine is essential for you...

The ins and outs of shoulder dislocation

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The ins and outs of shoulder dislocation The shoulder joint is an amazing joint. In fact, it’s the most mobile joint in the human body. It can turn in nearly any direction and allow you to position your arms and hands in multiple positions, bear your body weight, or even carry additional weight. But all the things that make the shoulder joint so...

Committed to Peak Performance and Injury Prevention for Student Athletes

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Committed to Peak Performance and Injury Prevention for Student Athletes Student athletes have a lot on their plates: practice, training, studies, class time, sports events. One of the top priorities for a student athlete is maintaining good grades – both for future endeavors and current sports eligibility – but a close second is maintaining...

Hips Hurting? Everything You Need to Know About Labral Tears

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Hips Hurting? Everything You Need to Know About Labral Tears If you’ve been experiencing hip pain, your mind may automatically go to your hip bones… the joints, the connection between your legs and your pelvis. But the fact is, your hip is a very complex collection of bones, ligaments and cartilage. Damage to any part of the joint can slow you...

The basics of shoewear in the workplace

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The Right Shoes for Your Job Finding the right shoes is essential when your job keeps you on your feet all day. Long hours of standing can take a toll on your feet, but with the proper footwear, you can minimize discomfort and prevent injury. The best shoes for prolonged standing feature ample cushioning, flexible materials, and strong...

Hiking Injuries to Watch Out For

Posted in Bone Health, DOC Updates, Foot & Ankle, Our Services, Sports Medicine.

Hiking is one of those autumn activities that can be fun and engaging for people of any age or ability. With trails designed to accommodate the newest novice or the most experienced trekker, it’s relatively easy to select a trail that’s the right distance and difficulty to match your skills and experience. But no matter how well you choose your...

What every parent should know about concussions and traumatic brain injury

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For every child who enters a field of play, there is a parent in the stands worried about possible injuries. No matter the sport, no matter the child’s age, a parent’s thoughts turn to all the possible ways their child could be hurt from falls, contact with other players or equipment, or just the nature of the game. Concussions and other...

Is Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery for you?

Posted in DOC Updates, Joint Replacement, Our Services.

Is Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery for you? Robotic assisted surgery may sound like something out of a science fiction story, but the fact is, this innovative technology is being used in North Alabama right now. Dr. Scott Sharp at DOC Orthopaedics uses this revolutionary tool to provide the best intervention possible. He uses a remote...

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The Best Treatment for an Ankle Sprain? Why RICE Isn’t Always Enough

Understanding the Most Common Causes of Heel Pain

Move Through Life Feeling Your Best by Taking Care of Your Spine

The ins and outs of shoulder dislocation

Committed to Peak Performance and Injury Prevention for Student Athletes

Hips Hurting? Everything You Need to Know About Labral Tears

The basics of shoewear in the workplace

Hiking Injuries to Watch Out For

What every parent should know about concussions and traumatic brain injury

Is Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery for you?

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