Do you have heel, knee or hip aches and pains that keep you from running as much as you would like? WakeMed Rehabilitation and Wake Orthopaedics are hosting two FREE running clinics on Saturday, September 15 to identify and address issues to help get you off on a better foot or knee or hip – whatever […]
As the temperatures rise, so does the impulse to get outside and exercise. Dr. Curt Hanson of Wake Orthopaedics talks to WRAL about gradually increasing your intensity to prevent exercise-related injuries. Any change in how or where you exercise should be done with caution. The body can become accustomed to the controlled environment of the […]
Having been an orthopaedic surgeon for the past 11 years specializing in trauma surgery, I have treated many different types of injuries – some of which still amaze me. However, I have come to expect the cause of the many severe injuries. The biggest injury offenders are: Trampolines are notorious for causing injures, including fractures […]
Shoe gimmicks come and go. Think the kangaroo pocket shoe, Reebok pumps, heelies, Nike Air, and more recently, the rocker and five-fingered shoes. Is there any value to these most recent shoe gimmicks? The answers might surprise you. Rocker Shoe Rocker shoes are marketed to tone your buttocks, thighs and calves as well as burn […]
Wake Orthopaedics physician Dr. Jonathan Chappell shared information with WRAL about whether or not stretching is beneficial before or after exercise. This story was an expansion of a previous blog posted on this site by Dr. Chappell.
Several patients have asked me over the past week about a study that was released by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons that found that stretching before running may not prevent injuries. This is just one study of many looking at sports and injury prevention. With every study the findings are slightly different and since […]
Everyone experiences some type of back pain in their lifetime, but does constant back or neck pain prevent you from enjoying your day-to-day life to its fullest? An intricate design made of bones like vertebrae and ribs, disks, muscles, ligaments and nerves, our backs take a lot of daily wear and tear that can result […]
You probably know your handicap, but do you know your cholesterol? What about your blood pressure? Lucky for you it’s WakeMed Cary Hospital Health Day at the SAS Tournament tomorrow. This is the 10th year of the tournament and the 10th year WakeMed has participated as a sponsor and wellness partner. On your way into […]
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