Are Flip Flops Good For Your Feet?
They may be fun to wear, but flip flops are simply not good for your feet. In fact, wearing flip flops for long periods of time can wreak havoc on your feet and toes, causing you to need an orthopedic...
Read MoreThey may be fun to wear, but flip flops are simply not good for your feet. In fact, wearing flip flops for long periods of time can wreak havoc on your feet and toes, causing you to need an orthopedic...
Read MoreYou know working out at the gym is important to your overall health and well being. But with so many people using the equipment and facilities, it can also be a rather unsanitary environment where germs thrive. So what to...
Read MoreRecovering from an injury takes time and patience. Even after your physical therapist gives you the go-ahead to return to exercise, it can feel daunting. After all, you don’t want to reverse your weeks or months of hard work by...
Read MoreRehab is the most challenging part of an orthopedic injury. Long after the acute pain of the injury fades, you may be left with seemingly endless exercises and physical therapy appointments. This can be a significant mental challenge that leaves...
Read MoreKnee replacement surgeries are the 14th most common inpatient procedure performed in the United States, with 4.5 million Americans currently living with at least one knee replacement. As techniques for total knee replacement have grown more refined, orthopedic specialists have...
Read MoreSummer is a great time to get exercise. The sun is shining, the pool is sparkling and summertime classics like baseball and beach volleyball await. However, summer is also prime time for exercise-related injuries. Making an exercise mistake can derail...
Read MoreWomen are more likely than men to suffer knee injuries. Even for women who do not experience an acute injury, complaints about knee pain are common. This is not simply a difference in who tends to report injuries more often....
Read MoreThe knee is one of our most critical joints for walking and playing sports, but it is also highly vulnerable. As a hinge joint, the knee is meant only to move in one direction. Blows from the front or sides,...
Read MoreYoga has dramatically gained popularity in the United States over the past few decades. Originally a spiritual practice that was employed by Hindus, yoga now is recognized for its myriad health benefits. There are many types of yoga, from gentle...
Read MoreWhen you watch a major race such as the Boston Marathon, you may notice that the gear the elite runners wear differs from the shorts and tank top you throw on for a casual run. In particular, compression socks and...
Read MoreMarch is Brain Injury Awareness Month when we help raise awareness around the full spectrum of brain injuries, from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Each year, millions of people experience some type of brain injury and begin...
Read MoreNew clinic staffed by a team of board-certified and fellowship-trained doctors and surgeons AUGUSTINE (Jan. 2, 2025) – The wait is finally over as a new state-of-the-art, comprehensive healthcare clinic called Southeast Orthopedic Specialists – St. Augustine, officially opened its...
Read MoreNew clinic is part of 37,000 square foot building, offering ‘one-stop shop’ for orthopedic and spine services ST. AUGUSTINE (Dec. 5, 2024) – Residents of St. Augustine and surrounding communities will soon have access to a state-of-the-art, comprehensive healthcare destination...
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