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Low Impact Exercises

Exercising at home is an effective way to reach your exercise goals. Low-impact, bodyweight exercises, which are free and require need no equipment, have been proven to make an impact on overall strength and physical fitness. According to a study by the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, many of these exercises brought about

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An array of foods support orthopedic health.

Guilt Free, Holiday Eating with Foods for Orthopedic Health

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Food and nutrition play a significant role in your orthopedic and musculoskeletal health. This holiday season, while you’re indulging in food and drink with family and friends, keep in mind that certain foods are known to build and support healthy bones. Other foods inhibit healing, cause inflammation and add weight, putting added stress on hips,

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Doing these five exercises in your airplane seat will help you arrive ready to move.|Some simple movements while traveling can reduce joint stiffness when you arrive.

5 Orthopedic Exercises During Plane Travel

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Traveling while you are in pain or still recovering from orthopedic treatment can be a challenge. These five, simple orthopedic exercises can help you care for yourself, and your joint and musculoskeletal health, as you continue your recovery. Why orthopedic exercise during travels? If you are traveling by plane this holiday season, chances are you’ll

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Hand washing helps everyone stay healthy.

IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH THROUGH HAND WASHING

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Surgeons may have various specialties, but one unifying trait is that surgeons are really good at hand washing. As orthopedic surgeons, we are highly trained as hand specialists. So, it follows that we have a special affinity for hands and hand health. As we head into cold and flu season, we’d like to take the

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Healthy Holiday Conversations

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Holiday conversation topics are something to consider as you prepare for time with family and friends. Gathering together should be enjoyable and enriching. So, if you want to steer clear of hot topics like politics, but go beyond the small talk, try asking about the family health histories of those you love. Sound weird? It

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Pain-free travel hacks from orthopedic experts.

Pain-Free Holiday Travel

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Spending the holidays pain-free allows you to joyfully celebrate with the family and friends you’ve traveled to see. However, holiday errands and travels can sometimes cause people to overdo it, resulting in pain and injury to joints, muscles and bones. Last year, AAA reported that one in three Americans traveled over the holidays. If traveling

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The Puget Sound Orthopaedics Imaging Team is Comprised of some of the Best Imaging Techs in Medicine.|The Puget Sound Orthopaedics Imaging Team is Comprised of some of the Best Imaging Techs in Medicine.|The Puget Sound Orthopaedics Imaging Team is Comprised of some of the Best Imaging Techs in Medicine.

Spotlight: Puget Sound Orthopaedics Imaging Department

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If you’ve had an orthopedic appointment, you’ve most likely had an X-ray or MRI. This means that you have met one of our incredible imaging department crew members. Each month, an average of 1,600 digital X-rays and 250 MRIs are performed by our imaging staff. We are celebrating our staff this month in honor of

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How to Prepare for Your First Visit with an Orthopedic Surgeon

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Your physician referred you to Puget Sound Orthopaedics for a visit with an orthopedic surgeon, podiatrist or sports medicine doctor. Before agreeing to a treatment plan, you’re sure to have a lot of questions about the goals of treatment, how procedures will be done, possible complications, and your recovery plan. A Bit About Our Approach

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Exercise after orthopedic surgery is part of recovery. It is important to ease into your new fitness routine with the help and support of your care team.

Getting Back to Exercise After Orthopedic Surgery

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If you’ve been sidelined from an injury you’re probably wondering how soon you can get back to your normal exercise routine after orthopedic surgery. But to take a cue from Bogart in Casablanca, “Not so fast, Louis.” Post Orthopedic Surgery Dos and Don’ts Before Starting Sports and Workouts Again There are a few common-sense

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Joint replacement surgery requires downtime and support from a caregiver.

Joint Replacement Surgery: Prepare Your Caregiver & Yourself for a Successful Outcome

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Joint Replacement Surgery Delivers Many Benefits Joint replacement surgery changes lives for the better. With movement restored and less pain, surgery from our doctors in Tacoma, Gig Harbor and Lakewood can make life easier. Healing from surgery, especially joint replacement surgeries of the hip and knee, can require special attention from a caregiver. Care giving

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