The constant presence of computers in the workplace has made many of our lives easier. Emails take the place of meetings, video conferences take the place of long, cross-country trips, and extensive print research is accomplished with one search in Google. But like most new trends, there are some...
This week we’re meeting two of our premier physical therapists: Aaron Olson and Paul Kreber. Aaron and Paul are part of our strong PT team, both in-house at Orthopedic Institute, as well as off-site at the OI/D1 Sports Training Institute.
Remember how your parents and teachers used to always tell you, "You need more calcium in your diet - it'll give you strong bones." Well, on this point, they were overwhelmingly right. Those words you've been hearing for years are most definitely some you should be adopting.
Experiencing pain in your joints from arthritis? We have good news. Regenerative medicine, also known as Stem Cell Therapy, is now available at Orthopedic Institute. Orthopedic Institute’s Dr. Walter Carlson has been incorporating stem cell therapy into select spinal fusion surgeries for the past...
We’re giving you a peek into what makes Orthopedic Institute (OI) tick by shedding some light on our best and brightest.
Today’s featured team member is Lee Arnold, one of our physician assistants (PAs). We’ll take a deep dive into what Lee is all about by asking burning questions about what...
The anterior approach to total hip replacement has emerged as a practical alternative to the posterior approach that most surgeons still use. Although it has been in use to some degree since the 1980s, new instrumentation allowing it to be performed using smaller incisions has made it increasingly...
Monitoring and managing your orthopedic health can sometimes make you feel helpless. After all, once you leave the doctor's office, what can you do for yourself?
As it turns out, there are a variety of alternative treatments you can try out at home (or right here in our offices on your next visit)...
There are nearly 40 million people in the United States affected by some form of arthritis.
Which means one very likely thing – odds are, you know someone with arthritis. You might even have it yourself. The unfortunate fact of the matter is, though, that a majority of Americans are ignorant to the...
With the warm weather coming soon, the sidewalks and pathways will be packed with runners. But before you head to your next run, it’s important to make sure you have the right shoes.
It may sound like an exaggeration, but it’s about as close to fact as you can get – everyone at Orthopedic Institute loves Brad.
