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6 Tips for Reversing Your Shoulder Pain

Posted on December 31, 2017

Shoulder pain—for many of us it's just a fact of life. But when it's keeping you from enjoying your daily activities, it may be time to try some useful remedies.

Try out some of these options for reversing shoulder pain.

4 Everyday Tips for Fighting Off Foot & Ankle Pain

Posted on December 29, 2017

Are your "dogs" barking? You're not alone! Every day, we take thousands of steps. So it's no surprise that foot and ankle pain can occasionally be part  of our days, too - especially as we age. See your doctor for serious pain that interferes with daily life. But when it comes to occasional foot...

5 Key Symptoms of a Neck Injury

Posted on December 07, 2017

Neck pain is a common problem that about two-thirds of the population experience at some point. After all, your cervical spine and supporting muscles and ligaments support a head that weighs approximately 15 pounds. Due to the flexible but complex structure of your neck, it’s quite vulnerable to...

4 Ways a Hand Therapist Can Benefit Your Life

Posted on November 20, 2017

A crucial part of recovery from a physical ailment lies in occupational therapy.  Thankfully, highly specialized therapists exist to guide people through the treatment and recovery process. One such expert is a hand therapist, whose specialty is worth exploring.A certified hand therapist can use his...

5 Key Symptoms of Knee Injuries

Posted on October 04, 2017

Your knees help you get from place to place. They help you stay active, and they help you perform daily activities at home and at work. But when unusual symptoms set in, which are serious and which are worth ignoring?

Here are five key symptoms of knee conditions that are worth keeping tabs on.

How to Detect Spinal Conditions in Your Children

Posted on September 28, 2017

While there's no exact science when it comes to parental detection of spinal conditions in your children, there are some early warning signs that you can look out for. In fact, the earlier you notice changes in your child's back, posture or gait, the easier it is to treat, oftentimes.

Here are four...

Orthopedic Spine Conditions You Should Know About

Posted on September 26, 2017

Back pain can be caused by a variety of conditions—while osteoporosis and arthritis are traditionally orthopedic conditions that you hear a lot about, there are other potential causes of your pain of which you should be aware.

Here are four potential orthopedic conditions that you should know about.

4 Reasons a Walk-In Physician is Beneficial for Your Student Athlete

Posted on September 21, 2017

Being a parent to a student athlete makes for an exciting, busy and sometimes nerve-racking life. Watching your athlete run past home plate, catch the winning touchdown or spike the ball over the net is exciting—but when it comes to sudden injury, your heart probably skips a beat.

Luckily, the...

10 Questions with Dr. Eric S. Watson

Posted on August 24, 2017

We're digging into the impressive roster of physicians we have here at Orthopedic Institute (OI), letting you get to know some of the team members that make us proud.

Today's showcased team member is Dr. Eric S. Watson, one of our physicians. Dr. Watson graduated from California State...

Physical Therapy in South Dakota: Meet Megan Cook

Posted on August 21, 2017

We take pride in our team of physical therapists at Orthopedic Institute (OI). This talented group of individuals can be a key asset when dealing with pain or other orthopedic conditions.

Our featured team member this time around is Megan Cook. Megan graduated from the University of Sioux Falls and...