Stay Healthy
Maintaining optimal levels of musculoskeletal health is a lifelong process – each of us can do small things every day to improve movement and flexibility, and help manage problems as they arise.
Slocum’s physicians and surgeons have years of experience in helping people live in motion. Here are some tips they’d like to share.
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Dr. Christopher N. Walton says
FAQ: What's the difference between a meniscus repair vs a meniscus removal? Ans: The news media tends to call all meniscus surgery: Repairs. In fact, most meniscus surgeries are removals of the torn area(s) of the meniscus cartilage. This is generally done arthroscopically. The purpose is to remove the part that is catching and causing pain. When the meniscus is torn at its outside edge, it may be repairable, but this is possible for only about 10% of these injuries.
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Dr. Donald C. Jones says
If an athlete begin to develop pain with running, ask themselves the following questions...
1. Have I recently increased my training mileage?
2. Have I made any recent change in shoewear?
3. Have I recently change my running surface?
4. Do I do systematic stretching or yoga?
5. Do I consume sufficient water with increased training, racing, and weather conditions?
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Dr. Lisa Pomranky
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When you have an acute injury please ice and elevate in the first 72 hours to help with swelling. Icing for 15-20 minutes every few hours is recommended. Using heat during this time could increase the swelling from injury.
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