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ORTHOPEDIC NEWS YOU CAN USE Summer 2017
Can I Golf After Total Joint Replacement?

Have you let knee or hip pain keep you away from your game of golf? It may seem easier to face the pain instead of going through total joint replacement surgery, but with patience and guidance from your doctor, you likely can return better than ever. In our Simply Well blog post, we talk about the post-surgical rehabilitation process for golfers, and tips to return to the greens. Read here. »


Heel Pain in Runners

Heel pain is one of the most common complaints for runners, but it's not limited to athletes. In this Health Watch, Abhay Patel, MD, orthopedics, discusses some of the common conditions of heal pain such as Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. Learn what makes you susceptible as well as different treatment options that are available. Watch video. »


Yoga for the Lower Back

Back pain is anything but rare, and while it's not always something worth worrying about, why be in pain if there are simple things you can do to help relieve lower back pain? Yoga is a form of exercise that teaches breath control, posture, flexibility and meditation. The benefits come both mentally and physically, and is adaptable for almost any fitness level. Check out these "Five Yoga Poses to Ease Lower Back Pain" from DoYouYoga.com and start stretching and strengthening today.

Recipe of the Month
Avocado Salad with Grilled Salmon and Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing