Regardless of your age, gender, or activity level, there's a good chance you will experience back pain at some point in your life. Back pain can appear suddenly or progressively get worse over time. Many actions and conditions can contribute to back pain, like excessive lifting or scoliosis, but it can also develop from the movements of daily life - like bending, rising, reaching, and twisting. … [Read more...]
Ankle Pain and Treatment
The ankle is a delicate joint, so when something is wrong, it’s crucial to seek treatment that is quick and effective. Ankle injuries can be extremely painful or merely a nuisance, and they range from common ankle sprains and arthritis to fractures and tendon damage. Treating ankle injuries can be as simple as ice and elevation, but severe injuries may require surgery and physical therapy. If you … [Read more...]
Sports Injuries and Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is key to treating many sports injuries, helping patients rebuild strength and mobility after an injury. Since different sports require different body movements and have varying degrees of physical contact, damage can result from collisions with other players or simply repetitive movements. Some injuries may require surgery, but many can be resolved under the guidance of a trained … [Read more...]
Arthroscopic Surgery: Reasons, Procedure, & Benefits
Arthroscopic surgery, otherwise known as arthroscopy, is a surgical procedure that orthopaedic surgeons use to look at joints, diagnose problems, and provide treatment. Its minimally-invasive approach has revolutionized the way joint damage can be treated and repaired. Patients benefit from faster recovery times, shorter hospital stays, and less scarring. From ankles and wrists to knees and … [Read more...]
What Does Hand Therapy Involve and Will It Help Me?
Hand therapy is the science of treating strength and range of motion in an individual’s upper extremity. It includes arms, hands, wrists, shoulders, elbows, and forearms. Patients seeking hand therapy generally have an injury or chronic condition which demands therapeutic assistance. Hand therapists specialize in this treatment, providing preventative care, post-operational rehabilitation, and … [Read more...]
Countryside Orthopaedics Welcomes Shoulder and Elbow Expert
Countryside Orthopaedics is pleased to announce that Dr. Adam J. Lorenzetti has joined the practice, and is now accepting new patients. A board certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and elbow reconstruction, Dr. Lorenzetti comes to Countryside Orthopaedics from Florida, where he completed a fellowship at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa. “Dr. Lorenzetti brings … [Read more...]
Countryside Orthopaedics Offers New Website
We are proud to announce the launch of our new website! Our new website will offer our patients a better look into the services we provide, introduce our physicians and staff, make it easy to download patient forms and find information important to treatment options and plans. We are dedicated to providing every patient with the highest quality, compassionate, comprehensive orthopaedic … [Read more...]