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What is a Bunionectomy, and What Should I Expect?

Bunions are a common foot ailment. If you have a bump that juts out from the joint near your big toe, it’s likely a bunion. You may especially…

Relieve Ankle and Foot Tendonitis with These 3 Exercises

Do you ever feel a nagging foot or ankle pain when you first start to move during an activity? Ankle and foot tendonitis are pretty common and may…

Rajit Saluja, MD presents study results at AANA23

Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital would like to recognize Dr. Rajit Saluja for his outstanding research and instructional course lecture presentation at the AANA23 Annual Meeting. The lecture titled…

6 Common Foot Problems Caused by Shoes

Do your feet hurt? Do you know the importance of good shoes? It’s been estimated that a person walks about 110,000 miles in their lifetime – a distance…

5 Rotator Cuff Stretches to Address & Prevent Shoulder Injuries

Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common. In fact, each year, over two million people in the U.S. visit their doctors because of rotator cuff tears and injuries. Fortunately,…

The Role of Concussion Physical Therapy in Recovery

It used to be thought the only way to treat a concussion was with rest, but the science and study of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have come a…

Follow the 4 Rs of Sports Nutrition to Boost Athletic Performance & Recovery

Sara Hillring, MS, RDN, CD, SFP-MRC Performance Dietitian, Running Coach, & Endurance Athlete When you finish a workout, what do you hear most often from your trainer or…

Why Exercise for Knee Arthritis is Key

Arthritic knees hurt. No matter which type of arthritis affects your knees, you are likely experiencing significant pain, especially when climbing stairs and standing up from a seated…

Understanding the Types of Injections for Back Pain

Are you in need of pain relief for your neck or back issues? Does your back pain spread to your arms or legs? Has your doctor recommended spinal…