An Artificial Leg Will Restore Your Mobility

Posted on 10 October 2019

A below the knee amputation requires several months to heal. The residual limb is the portion of your leg that still remains. Once your doctor has deemed the limb to have healed properly, you may want to consider having a prosthesis made. A prosthesis is an artificial limb that is customized to connect to your artificial limb. Although the thought of wearing a prosthesis may seem unfamiliar to you, it will allow you to regain your freedom and live a healthy and active lifestyle. [Read More]

Recovering From Arthroscopic Hip Surgery: A Guide For Patients

Posted on 6 May 2019

Your hips are the largest joints in your body. As such, any hip surgery can greatly impact the way you move and live your life during the recovery period. Thankfully, doctors now perform a large number of hip surgeries arthroscopically, which means they only make a few small incisions in the hip rather than one large incision. This has made recovery shorter and less painful, but you will still need to know what to expect and how to care for yourself after your sports injuries arthroscopic surgery. [Read More]

What To Expect If You Need Arthroscopy For Your Shoulder Pain

Posted on 15 August 2018

If your shoulder pain hasn't gotten better after resting it and allowing time to heal, your doctor might recommend an arthroscopic procedure to diagnose the problem. While imaging tests such as an MRI can reveal a lot about the condition of your shoulder, arthroscopy allows the doctor to visualize your shoulder joint by using a scope. Here's how arthroscopy is used to diagnose a shoulder condition and what you can expect with this procedure. [Read More]

3 Strategies To Manage Shoulder Instability

Posted on 3 January 2018

Shoulder instability can be caused by a prior injury, chronic inflammation due to underlying disease processes, or gradual wear and tear of the shoulder. Depending on the extend of instability, there are several strategies to either increase stability or fix the problem. Use Support You will need to find a way to increase stability by supporting the joint. One method is to use a shoulder brace, which fits snug over the shoulder and upper-arm, and is strapped across your chest. [Read More]

About Me

Look after Your Bone Health to Feel Forever Young

While I am only in my 50s, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis a few years ago after fracturing a bone just from falling from a standing position. I always thought I took good care of my health, but I have to admit that while I always make sure to eat a heart-healthy diet and take supplements for brain health, I never realized just how important it is also concentrate on bone health. I am making great strides in improving my bone density, and along with increasing my calcium and vitamin D intake, I do some weight-bearing exercise several times each week for bone health. I think there needs to be more public awareness on bone health, so I decided to take the first step to increasing it and start a blog to share my tips for keeping bones healthy.