Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Information and tips to help people get back to living the life they deserve
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Read ArticlePhysical therapy after joint replacement
Physical therapy after joint replacement can help speed your recovery and get you back to your daily activities faster with less pain.
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Read ArticleWhen to get an X-ray
If you have an injury but can't tell if you need an X-ray, here are a few tips to help you make the decision.
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Read ArticleHow to stay hydrated in athletics
Good hydration habits help optimize success both on and off the field.
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Read ArticleLet’s talk female empowerment: An interview with Olympic medalist Lauren Sesselmann
Lauren Sesselmann has played soccer at the highest levels. We ask Lauren about her accomplishments, the adversity she’s faced, and the work she’s doing to lift women up.
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Read ArticleAfter a carpal tunnel diagnosis, several steps come before hand surgery
Activity modification and wrist splints are among the non-operative therapies a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome may try before considering hand surgery.
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Read ArticleWhen launching an exercise routine with arthritis, look for a custom fit
Patients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can pursue an exercise regimen. The key is customizing an exercise program to a patient’s capabilities.
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Read ArticleWhy does your young athlete need an annual sports physical?
Just as sports can be for everybody, a pre-participation physical exam should be, too, especially for young athletes.
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Read ArticleBanish workout boredom with fat-burning HIIT exercise
Your normal workout routine may not be helping you lose those extra pounds. Find out why mixing it up with high-intensity interval training can do more for your physical fitness then you think.
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Read ArticleLymphedema of the breast: Find the right treatment for you
You can maintain lymphatic function and flow with preventive measures
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Read ArticleExercise and physical activity are key to living well with Parkinson's
Exercise can be helpful whether you have been living with Parkinson’s for a day or for decades.
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Read ArticleYou can’t break your funny bone, but small stress fractures can happen to anyone
Somewhere on the lower end of the scale of medical problems are compressed nerves and minor stress fractures. While these can be painful, they are highly treatable, with full recovery likely.
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Read ArticleWheeze, sneeze, compete: Athletes and asthma
Although athletes suffer from asthma at a higher rate than the general public, it doesn’t mean they can’t compete at an elite level.
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Read ArticleCamp and sports physicals: Prepping for summertime fun
One of the most important things you can do to help your child stay safe and have a fun summer is to schedule a physical before they head off to camp or practice
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Read ArticleWant to stay in good health as you age? Take care of your joints
Strong joints keep you active, which can help you maintain your health as you age
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Read ArticleChanging lives with occupational therapy
Restoring independence to people whose ability to do daily tasks has been affected by illness, injury or surgery
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Read ArticleIs your sport causing you pain? Let’s go to the video
Providence Sports Medicine offers movement assessments for all types and levels of activities
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Read ArticleWant to stay in good health as you age? Take care of your joints
Whether it’s prevention or treatment, it’s important to stay on top of issues with your knees, hips or other joints
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Read ArticleObstacle Courses Take Running to the Next Level
How to prepare for an obstacle course race
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Read ArticleComeback Kid Donovan Carter talks health and recovery at the Wellness Corner
Former UCLA Bruins Defensive Lineman and Former NFL player, Donovan Carter, Talks Health and Recovery at the Irvine Wellness Corner
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Read ArticleBone health for women after age 50
Turning 50 comes with a lot of changes for most women, including bone density loss. Learn how to keep your bones strong as you age.
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