Fracture is probably one of the many words that you hope your doctor does not say when they are explaining your diagnosis. A fractured...
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According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, every year 2 million people in the United States visit their doctor because of a problem... -
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are in our third month of winter. For some of us, it feels like ages since we have...
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Your spine does a lot of favors for you, from protecting your spinal cord to allowing you to take your bike for a spin...
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Sleep after joint surgery can be elusive. Yet, it’s more important than ever to get adequate sleep to help your body to heal. After...
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Should you exercise through pain? Well, no workout mantra is more repeated than “No pain, no gain.” In most cases, pushing ourselves that extra...
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Strength training can be especially important for older adults because we can loose three-to-five percent of our muscle mass each year after about age...
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What you need to know (Updated 3/3/2020) Puget Sound Orthopaedics, part of Proliance Surgeons, takes the threat of the spread of Coronavirus, also known as...
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Puget Sound Orthopaedics is one of the first surgical practices in the South Sound to offer robotic-arm assisted joint replacement surgery. It is attracting...
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If you’re like many people, you may find it difficult to exercise through the dark days of winter. Even through the dark and dreary...
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If you are preparing for orthopedic or joint surgery with one of our doctors at Tacoma, Gig Harbor or Lakewood, an important phase of your care is...
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Exercising at home is an effective way to reach your exercise goals. Low-impact, bodyweight exercises, which are free and require need no equipment, have...
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Food and nutrition play a significant role in your orthopedic and musculoskeletal health. This holiday season, while you’re indulging in food and drink with...
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Traveling while you are in pain or still recovering from orthopedic treatment can be a challenge. These five, simple orthopedic exercises can help you...
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Surgeons may have various specialties, but one unifying trait is that surgeons are really good at hand washing. As orthopedic surgeons, we are highly...
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Holiday conversation topics are something to consider as you prepare for time with family and friends. Gathering together should be enjoyable and enriching. So, if...
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Spending the holidays pain-free allows you to joyfully celebrate with the family and friends you've traveled to see. However, holiday errands and travels can...
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If you've had an orthopedic appointment, you've most likely had an X-ray or MRI. This means that you have met one of our incredible...
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Your physician referred you to Puget Sound Orthopaedics for a visit with an orthopedic surgeon, podiatrist or sports medicine doctor. Before agreeing to a...
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Trick-or-treat safety is essential for a fun Halloween. We at Puget Sound Orthopaedics love Halloween (especially Dr. Matthew Jenkins, our resident Halloween super-fan). Unfortunately,...
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If you’ve been sidelined from an injury you’re probably wondering how soon you can get back to your normal exercise routine after orthopedic surgery....
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Joint Replacement Surgery Delivers Many Benefits Joint replacement surgery changes lives for the better. With movement restored and less pain, surgery from our doctors in...
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Better Back Health: Guidelines for Backpack Fit We love backpacks for all the obvious reasons. They offer convenience and help us haul a bunch of...
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Baseball for all While the Native American game of lacrosse is historically the oldest established sport in our country (dating back to the 1100s), baseball...
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Think before you leap Let’s say you’re 16 years old and you and your buddies are on a hike in the nearby mountain foothills tucked...
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Fitness begins at a young age When I was a young child, on decent weather days, I was allowed to go out into the acres...
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Arthritis is a joint disease Arthritis is the No. 1 cause of long-term disability in the United States. Most people aren’t aware of that fact....
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Athletic trainers are specialists in their field Personal experience: I'm not a gym rat by any stretch of the imagination. Nor do I have a...
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February is American Heart Month Here’s the hard, cold truth from the American Heart Association (AMA): heart disease and stroke (cardiovascular disease) are the primary...
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The benefits of low impact exercise Regular daily exercise has been strongly recommended by all health care providers to help prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke...
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Healthy bodies help minimize potential injuries With the clock quickly ticking down to zero and the ball in his hand, the team’s star forward breaks...
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Preparation is key to having a fun, safe commune with nature The end of summer and early fall provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the...
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Tips for staying safe and sound while navigating the waterways in your canoe, kayak or paddle board. Whether your preferred muscle-driven, on-the-water leisure transportation is by...
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines osteoporosis as a disease caused by a reduction in bone strength leading to the bones becoming weak...
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Could it be arthritis? It can start with symptoms of pain, stiffness or swelling in one of your 360 joints – the neck, back,...
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When it comes to fitness shoes, how do you search for the fit, the use, the style, the color, the brand? From walking to...
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Here’s the pep talk: have you joined the millions of people who have added walking to their daily schedule to maintain an allover healthy...
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Reduce Your Risk of Falling by Taking Care of Your Bones Did you know humans are born with 300 bones? WOW! By adulthood, this number...
