The power of the pool
ORA Physical Therapist Assistant, Caitlyn Mejia, explains how hydrotherapy can make a difference in how patients recover from injuries and surgical procedures.
Swimming is often overlooked as a great aerobic exercise
Lap swimming is often overlooked as a great aerobic exercise – but ORA Orthopedic’s J.C. Clark suggests folks over thirty seriously consider it as an option to putting more wear and tear on stressed-out knees and ankles.
Elbow hurt? It could be “tennis elbow” … even if you don’t play tennis!
Tennis players, golfers, gardeners and others who repeatedly use their wrists and elbows are at risk for tennis elbow. Here are some symptoms to watch for, and treatment options to keep you swinging strong!
QC baseball and softball: preventing injuries in kids
Younger and younger players are being hurt on the field leading to a rise in youth sports injuries. Samantha’s story shows how to keep them safe!
4 reasons to ride: a prescription for good health
ORA’s Dr. Andrew Bries and Rock Valley Physical Therapist Anna Perry share their reasons why cycling is great for fitness, rehab after surgery, or at any age when impact sports are not an option.
Garden smarter to save your back
ORA Orthopedics Surgeon, Dr. Michael Berry explains how there are ways to pull the weeds from your garden and not pull the muscles in your back at the same time. He offers four tips on how to “Garden Smarter.”
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