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Backpack Safety

Medically reviewed by Tracy Mooring, PT, MPT The kids are headed back to school and that means backpack shopping season is here again. Nothing compares to a backpack for keeping everything — from number charts to notebooks — organized and properly stored. While children may be searching for a bag showcasing their favorite cartoon character […]

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An Injured Athlete and a Team that Wouldn’t Give Up: Savannah Anderson’s Story

Strong-willed, compassionate, loving, an animal whisperer: these are the words Gwen Anderson (a mom and WakeMed employee) uses to describe her highly athletic daughter, Savannah Anderson, who began showing horses at the young age of five. “She loves animals,” shares Gwen, “especially her three horses. She is also persistent, so when she sets a goal, […]

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Regenerative Orthopaedics: What You Need to Know About PRP

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. […]

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Joint Replacements

Joint pain is something that frequently occurs as we age. There are many different causes of joint pain, but osteoarthritis is one of the most common. As some people age, they can wear out the cartilage ⁠— the smooth, shock absorbing part of the joint between the bones. When that happens, the bones get closer […]

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