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Preparing For A Successful Race Season
The snow is gone and we can finally see dry(ish) ground on our roads, sidewalks, and trails. This means one thing for many Duluth athletes – it’s race season! While many may have already been braving the cold and slush for the love of their sport, most Midwesterners are getting ready to finally bust out…
Supporting Our Neighbors Through The Chester Bowl Improvement Club
Here at Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth we are committed to helping the members within our communities live in motion, not only after an injury but within their daily, healthy lives as well. We are proud to offer various classes that teach how to be active in ways that will not hurt your body, take part…
Avoid Winter-Related Injuries This Season
Living here in the Northland, we can typically expect to enjoy winter conditions six to seven months out of our year. While we pride ourselves on being hardy and able to navigate our day to day life through the cold, snow, and ice – it is also important to make sure we are aware of…
How Cold Weather Affects Joint Pain
Do you seem to know when colder weather is coming because you can “feel it in your bones”? Many patients experience flare-ups of joint pain at the start of the winter season. While there is no one explanation for this link between the change of temperature and joint pain, we do know of a few…
National Physical Therapy Month
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and in celebration we would like to take this opportunity to raise awareness in regards to the benefits of physical therapy and the pride Orthopaedic Associates’ therapists have in the work they do and help they provide. Physical therapy helps patients get back to their active lifestyle after an…
The Risk Of Delaying A Total Knee Replacement
We understand the appeal you might see in putting off a surgery. Maybe your life is busy and you are waiting for a quieter time, maybe you have fears about the procedure or are concerned about the recovery process, or maybe you just haven’t made the time to call to schedule your appointment. Studies show…
How To Gear Up For An Injury Free Fall Sports Season
According to data from the National Safety Council, young people aged 5 to 14 account for 50% of football injuries, 45% of soccer injuries, and 40% of lacrosse and rugby injuries treated in emergency rooms in 2017. Another statistic to note is that each year about 1.35 million student-athletes suffer injuries while playing sports. With…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Facts, Symptoms, And When To See A Doctor
The carpal tunnel is a narrow pathway surrounded by ligaments and bones on the under side of your hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when there is pressure on the median nerve, which runs through the carpal tunnel from your forearm to your hand. This nerve provides sensation to the palm side of your thumb and…
Understanding Arthritis
Not one single disease as commonly thought, “arthritis” is the informal way of referring to joint pain or a joint disease. With May being National Arthritis Awareness Month, we are taking this time to talk a little bit more about this very common, yet not very well understood diagnosis. Common arthritis symptoms are joint pain…