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Simple ankle exercises to prevent injury

Posted in Bone Health, DOC Updates, Foot & Ankle, Treatments.

Simple ankle exercises to prevent injury A handful of simple ankle exercises may prevent injury Easy ways to prevent an ankle injury More than 20,000 ankle injuries occur every day in the United States, the majority of them caused by falls, twists or bad landings. If you’ve ever had one yourself, you know how bad they can hurt and how long those...

Anatomy of the Core: More Than Just a Six Pack

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Anatomy of the Core: More Than Just a Six Pack As we age, strength training becomes more about flexibility and mobility and less about aesthetics. For example, the phrase “core strength” may conjure an image of finely sculpted abdominal muscles, the proverbial “six pack.” The fact is your core is more than just those surface muscles. It’s a complex...

Avoid Orthopaedic Aches and Pains by Making Smart Adjustments

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WFH Woes? Avoid Orthopaedic Aches and Pains by Making Smart Adjustments Working from home has been a bit of a mixed blessing for many of us. Despite the challenge of establishing work-life balance all in one location, studies show we’ve become more productive and more satisfied with our work. But there is at least one downside: We may be taking...

Piriformis Syndrome vs. Sciatica

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Pain in the Butt: Piriformis Syndrome vs. Sciatica You may have heard the assertion that “sitting is the new smoking.” While the long-term impact of extended sitting is most certainly negative, sitting for too long can also cause frequent or constant pain in the hips, back, or backside. To further complicate matters, this same pain may be caused...

Don’t let a meniscus tear take you off course

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Don’t let a meniscus tear take you off course Gorgeous summer weather seems like the perfect time to head out to the links and hit a few golf balls. Time on the golf course is a great opportunity to enjoy some fresh air, spend time outdoors, and get some exercise that might actually be fun. But whether it’s due to age, insufficient warm up,...

Exploring The Top Tennis Injuries and How to Prevent Them

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Exploring The Top Tennis Injuries and How to Prevent Them Playing tennis is a great way to stay active and enjoy yourself at the same time. It uses every part of your body, and it’s definitely more socially engaging than a HIIT video at home and certainly more high energy than hitting the treadmill at the gym. But like any athletic endeavor, tennis...

Nutrition and Bone Health: What you eat and drink matters

Posted in Bone Health, DOC Updates, Treatments.

Nutrition and Bone Health: What you eat and drink matters Most of us have been told from an early age to “drink milk for strong bones.” Turns out, that’s actually true… at least in part. Calcium plays an important role in supporting bone health, and most Americans get the majority of their calcium from dairy products including milk, cheese, and yogurt. While...

Why do you feel the cold in your knees?

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Why do you feel the cold in your knees? Once we reach a certain age, it seems like cold weather makes everything hurt. If you’ve been noticing a bit more knee pain than usual this winter, it’s not your imagination. Cold weather really does cause knee pain, and here’s why: The barometric pressure changes. This is the primary factor that leads to winter...

A physician’s perspective on youth sports

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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

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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...

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Simple ankle exercises to prevent injury

Anatomy of the Core: More Than Just a Six Pack

Avoid Orthopaedic Aches and Pains by Making Smart Adjustments

Piriformis Syndrome vs. Sciatica

Don’t let a meniscus tear take you off course

Exploring The Top Tennis Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Nutrition and Bone Health: What you eat and drink matters

Why do you feel the cold in your knees?

A physician’s perspective on youth sports

The link between weight and joint pain

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