Recovering from knee replacement surgery can feel tough. However, it is a big step toward feeling better and moving more easily. It is normal to wonder how to get your strength back and return to your daily routine safely. One of the best ways to recover faster is by doing the right exercises. After
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Orthopedic Doctor vs. Primary Care Physician: Who to See for Back Pain
Back pain, even minor, can turn your whole day upside down. Knowing who to turn to for help is vital when finding relief. Should you see an orthopedic doctor or a primary care physician? Making this choice can feel overwhelming. Understanding Orthopedic Doctors Orthopedic doctors specialize in the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones, muscles, joints,
Read MoreTreatments for a Rotator Cuff Tear
A torn rotator cuff can make it hard to do everyday things and play sports. Understanding your treatment options is important whether you are an athlete or someone with a sore shoulder. Let us explore different ways to treat a torn rotator cuff, both with and without surgery, and discuss what to do after treatment.
Read MoreExploring The World of Orthopedics
When you sustain a minor injury or experience discomfort for an unknown reason, your first step is to consult your family doctor. However, if your illness or injury involves serious pain or immobility to your musculoskeletal system, your doctor will likely refer you to an orthopedist. Orthopedics is a field of medicine that focuses on
Read MoreUnderstanding How Stem Cell Injections Can Treat Joint Problems
According to the American College of Rheumatology, osteoarthritis is one of the adults’ most common health complaints when they are in their 40s. It results from the gradual wearing down of the cartilage which cushions the bones in your joint, causing the bones to rub against each other during movement, leading to pain and discomfort.
Read MoreSteps to Avoid Sports Injuries
These days, more and more people are realizing the importance of physical fitness and are starting to exercise more. Unfortunately, athletes and active individuals often fall at risk of injury. Sports injuries usually affect your musculoskeletal system, significantly impacting your ability to move and enjoy a physically mobile lifestyle. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize
Read MoreWhat to Ask an Orthopedic Doctor After a Failed Surgery
Undergoing surgery itself is scary, and you consider it as a last option. But you may not imagine anything more troubling than undergoing a surgery that fails to provide you relief. Even after surgery, feeling the same pain and experiencing the same symptoms can be your worst nightmare. It is true that no surgery guarantees
Read MoreTypes of Treatments Offered by Our Orthopedic Doctors
Whether it’s due to a sports injury, an accident you sustained on the job, or a degenerative condition, a musculoskeletal problem has the potential to restrict your ability to carry out your day-to-day activities, and ultimately affect your sense of well-being. Fortunately, here at Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland, we have highly credentialed orthopedic doctors
Read MoreFuture Trends in the Field of Orthopedics
Everyone’s lifestyles changed when the pandemic hit – even the way in which we visited our doctors changed, as in-person visits morphed to virtual visits to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus. Regardless of circumstances, though, medical technology keeps moving forward at breakneck speed. Let’s talk about some of the amazing trends in orthopedics that
Read MoreExercises Orthopedic Surgeons Commonly Recommend for Avid Runners
If you’re one of the many people who consider running the most enjoyable form of exercise, you will see huge gains in incorporating strength-training exercises into your routine. Strength training is a crucial component of your roadwork, as it helps improve your muscles’ flexibility and your joints’ range of motion, thereby enhancing your power, stability,
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