Independence Day is a great time to get together with friends and family, cookout on the grill and watch celebratory fireworks. For Nigeria McMichael, the 2021 event was an especially wonderful time since her family had not been able to get together in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Loved ones came from […]
History of Virtual Reality in Health Care Dating back to 2011, researchers noted that virtual reality (VR) was proven an effective methodology for rehabilitative treatment. “In clinical settings and experimental studies, participants immersed in VR experienced reduced levels of pain, less general distress/unpleasantness and report[ed] a desire to use VR again during painful medical procedures.” […]
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, in 2021, roughly 81 million people in the United States were diagnosed with hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis). This means approximately 26% of adults (67 million) and 19% of children (14 million) were affected. The sneezy, itchy, watery-eyed, rashy, runny nose symptoms of seasonal allergies are […]
“Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose.” – Michele Rosenthal A vehicle collision that leads to paralysis A fall from a ladder that leaves you with a noticeable limp A sports injury that ends your hopes of becoming a pro ball player These are just a few of the life-altering traumas […]
Cutting edge technology or lunatic fringe? These are the boundaries that surround alternative treatments used in regenerative orthopaedics. Two such treatments include the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapies. Although not historically considered ‘mainstream,’ these interventions are becoming increasingly popular for their potential to aid in healing and repair of the body. […]
An increasing number of youth athletes are choosing to play only one sport, all year-round. More time on the field leads to more exposure, less recovery and a greater risk of experiencing sports-related injuries. Whether an athlete enjoys recreational sports or competing at the elite level, it is important to take the necessary time to […]
It’s not unusual to experience pain in your joints on occasion, especially if you’re active and participate in high-impact activities. That unwanted pain can be caused by injured muscles, tendons or ligaments around the joint. But if that pain or aching joint gradually becomes worse over time – or is localized to one area – […]
April is National Pickleball Month, and it gives us a good incentive to encourage participation in this heart-healthy sport. Borrowing elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, pickleball is one of the most popular new sport trends to sweep the nation. In 2022, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) reported that pickleball is America’s fastest-growing […]
May 6, 2022, was a clear weekend for competitive skydiving at a Hoke County, North Carolina parachute center. Skydivers came from around the region, including other states, to partake in the competition. Scott Trimble traveled from Ohio for the event. He had recently advanced from a student to a licensed parachuter. The event weighted participants […]
WakeMed cardiologist Chelsea Ngongang, MD, FACC, walked into a car dealership in December 2019. She was greeted by Roy Roth, who sold her the vehicle of her dreams, and their lifesaving friendship began. Roy says, “I was fortunate enough to have been the one to greet her that day. She pulled out her cell phone […]
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