We recently spoke with Paula Richley Geigle, Physical Therapist (PT), PHD, who is a research therapist out of the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedics Rehabilitation Research Center. Dr. Geigle is one of the nation’s leaders in aquatic physical therapy...
Food is pleasure. Food is fun. Food is fuel. What we eat on a day to day basis often becomes so intertwined with our habits, lifestyle and likes or dislikes that it becomes difficult to think of food as fuel. However, in the process of healing the body—whether it be from...
A major reason for putting off a hip or knee replacement replacement can be summed up in one word: fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of pain. Fear of recovery. Fear of being vulnerable. For some, this fear can be crippling, causing additional stress and anxiety in the months,...
If you’re living with diabetes, you know better than anyone that your rulebook for general health is different than most. To add another layer to your health management puzzle, chances are you’ve found this post because you’re a diabetic preparing for a hip...
Let’s face it, the unknown of an upcoming knee replacement is scary. What is involved in a total knee replacement? What are my options? What decisions do I need to make beforehand? We think knowledge is power, so read on and get better informed about your upcoming knee...
Discussing sex in any amount of detail with a medical professional can be uncomfortable. So much so, it can take mature adults right back to that “sinking in chair” feeling from junior high sex-ed class. Take the topic of sex and add it to the fact that you’ll...
We crunched hundreds of data points to uncover a list of the best hospitals for hip and knee replacement surgery in the country. Selecting just one hospital per state, each chosen medical center excels in one or more measurable category, while matching or outperforming the...
For those considering a hip replacement or knee replacement, pain is an unfortunate reality that often becomes the driver for scheduling joint replacement surgery. However, the road that stretches from joint discomfort all the way to “I can’t take it anymore”...