OrthoWell Blog

There are several studies in the running literature that state that strengthening exercises DO NOT prevent injury.

We hear so often from our patients that all the “pounding” of running or other similar activity in their youth has led to current knee or hip pain. That message is often touted by healthcare professionals. But is it true?

Many of us have been told to rest and stop exercising if you have knee arthritis. It is common myth that arthritis is simply wear and tear of the joint. If that were that case, then it would stand to reason that more exercise and load would worsen the structural changes, pain, and arthritis.

Recently, we have seen a number of cases of persistent groin pain after total hip replacement. Rarely, there is something significantly wrong such as instability of the prosthesis or an infection.

As the years pass us, the effects of gravity cause a narrowing and compression of our joints. This can lead to pain and a loss of function. Impingement syndrome of the shoulders in one example of this.

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Plyometric exercise has become an important part of late stage rehabilitation for individuals returning to sport or other athletic activities.

Plyometric exercise has become an important part of late stage rehabilitation for individuals returning to sport or other athletic activities. Plyometric exercises are also used in development of power and performance.

This time of year, when the temperatures have dropped, we want to be especially careful of slipping and falling outside on the ice.