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Life After Surgery: Returning To A Life In Motion
After a total joint replacement surgery your work really begins to get back to living your life in motion. Exercise is important in your recovery and your surgeon will work with you and our physical therapy team to ensure you…
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Joint Replacement Surgery 101
Moving parts wear out, but that doesn’t mean you should stop moving! At Orthopaedic Associates, our team is skilled in hip, knee, and shoulder total joint replacement surgeries and recovery – getting you back to doing all the activities in…
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Orthopaedic Associates And Duluth Harbor Monsters Partner To Create The Strongest Team
Our team is passionate about working with the athletes in our community to ensure healthy movement, reduce risk of injury, and promote top performance. We are so proud and excited to have the opportunity to be the official health partner…
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An Athletic Trainer’s Guide To Preventing Sports Injuries
Preventing injury during a sporting season is crucial for athletes in order to maintain peak performance and avoid setbacks. Here are some tips from our Athletic Trainers to minimize the risk of injury: Strength & Conditioning Incorporate strength training programs…
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Exercise And Arthritis: Low-Impact Exercises For Joint Health
Everyone needs exercise, but it can be especially important for people living with arthritis. Regular exercise and movement is necessary for managing symptoms – increasing flexibility and strength, as well as promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. A lack…
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Managing Your Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is one of the leading causes of pain and disability not only in the United States, but worldwide. With so many individuals in our community dealing with the effects of arthritis daily, May was named as National Arthritis Awareness…
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Safety Tips For This Gardening Season
Planning on using your green thumb this spring and summer? Gardening has both physical and mental health benefits, however there can be some risks to be aware of when helping your outdoor flowers and veggies bloom. Warm Up Spending long…
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The Role Of Stretching And Flexibility Exercises
When it comes to physical fitness and athletic performance, flexibility can be just as important as strength and endurance. In addition to lifting weights and keeping up on cardiovascular fitness, incorporating stretching and flexibility exercises into your routine will benefit…
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Hydration And Orthopaedic Wellness: Why Water Matters
We’re told to make sure to drink enough water, stay hydrated, keep a water bottle with us to make it a habit. But what is the actual importance of consuming enough water? Read on to learn how H2O benefits the…
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Fueling Your Body: Using Nutrition To Benefit Musculoskeletal Health
Nutrition helps create the foundation of your health – so much so that in March we celebrate National Nutrition Month! Specifically to orthopaedics, consuming a variety of nutrients is important in maintaining your musculoskeletal system and keeping you in motion.…