We love winter sports and the fun and adventure of skiing and snowboarding. There’s nothing like the rush of sailing down a mountain on a brisk winter day. The good news is that the advent of releasable bindings has reduced the risk of breaking a leg. But, in spite of skiing and snowboarding becoming safer overall, other injuries are on the rise. The best way to avoid injury is by applying … [Read more...]

Concussion awareness is on the rise, and concussion management is evolving thanks to a better understanding of the condition from the medical community and the public. For decades, rest has been the go-to recommendation following a concussion. But in recent years, experts have come to understand that a more active approach to treating concussion can mean faster recovery, and physical therapy plays … [Read more...]

Work-related injuries can be especially tough to work through. There’s often an emotional component that isn’t present with sports or other types of injuries. Patients may feel isolated from co-workers, frustrated at having to sit out and embarrassed because they were hurt on the job, even if they are in no way responsible. At Countryside Orthopaedics, the goal is to get patients healthy and back … [Read more...]

Chronic pain is a term we hear a lot these days, most often in connection with our nation’s opioid abuse epidemic. Chronic pain is a very real condition and absolutely needs to be addressed. But as experts and families witness the negative effects of opioid use, even in treating legitimate medical conditions, the search for non-drug options to combat chronic pain has become a major … [Read more...]

Whether a patient is a child with a sports injury, a senior injured by a fall or anyone in between, the goal when recovering from a broken bone is to regain strength and movement and avoid reinjury. This is why physical therapy following a fracture is so essential, with a focus on building up to normal activities safely through a gradually more challenging program. Here’s some useful information … [Read more...]

Sprain injuries are like common colds: we all get them, and we all have an opinion on how to take care of them. But sometimes we need a fact-based, medical refresher on how to properly treat a sprain. And yes, we’ve got a pretty definitive answer to the ice vs. heat argument! What Is A Sprain? A sprain is an injury to a ligament, the tissue that connects two or more bones to a joint. When the … [Read more...]

We may not always realize it, but any kind of major surgery is a big deal. It can leave patients weak, immobilized, in pain, and sometimes depressed. Everyone’s goal is to recover quickly and completely, so that they can get back to the meaningful activities they love. More and more, doctors and patients are realizing that physical therapy is one of the most important parts of a healthy and … [Read more...]

Shoulder injuries are some of the most common afflictions we see at Countryside Orthopaedics. Yet even though these injuries are common, shoulder injuries can seriously complicate your day-to-day life. For starters, shoulder injuries are so prevalent because your shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in your body, thereby making it susceptible to many types of injuries. And … [Read more...]

Do you often wake up with severely  aching muscles, even though you haven’t exercised? If so, you may be experiencing a key symptom of fibromyalgia. Enduring pain and stiffness every day can have a debilitating impact on your life, which is why fibromyalgia can be one of the most difficult health conditions to deal with. Fortunately, there are ways to make your fibromyalgia symptoms more … [Read more...]

A torn meniscus is one of the most common injuries we see at Countryside Orthopaedics. Even though it is quite common, it can still be very problematic and can cause several issues in your everyday life.   A torn meniscus can occur anytime the knee is forcefully twisted or rotated, which can happen during strenuous activity, sports, or heavy lifting. There are varying degrees of intensity for … [Read more...]