Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes pain and discomfort in the heel and the bottom of the foot. Its signs and symptoms typically include: 1. Heel Pain The most prominent symptom is pain in the heel, usually felt as a sharp, stabbing pain that’s worse with the first steps in the morning… Read more »
As an orthopedic surgeon, my primary concern is the health and well-being of my patients. In recent years, I have noticed a surge in the number of Pickleball-related injuries among both seasoned players and beginners. Pickleball, a popular racket sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, has gained immense popularity across all… Read more »
Playing and participating in sports are a great way to stay in shape, have fun, and keep your mind sharp for people of all ages. Whether it’s football, pickleball, cross country, wrestling, yoga, or synchronized swimming, there are clubs and events all around us to participate in; sometimes, however, we don’t want to participate, we… Read more »
Swimming is a wonderful aerobic exercise that is often used in recovery and physical therapy plans due to its low impact on joints and bones while strengthening the muscles of the body to support us. A few general benefits of swimming as exercise are: Arthritis Relief Improved Mental Health Decreased Risk of Disease and Injury… Read more »
From the Desk of Bess Fley: Little League Shoulder Spending the day at the ballpark might be a dream come true for all the aspiring ‘Babe Ruth’s and ‘Jackie Robinson’s, and for all their enthusiasm and energy, it might seem like a win-win situation to let them practice and play all day and come home… Read more »
From the Desk of Bess Fley: Tennis Elbow It’s that time of year when everyone is itching to get outside and enjoy the nice weather, and what better way than to play tennis or pickleball? Below, we’ll will discuss tips for both on and off the court to help prevent and successfully treat tennis elbow…. Read more »
As the last installment in this series on concussions, we’ve touched on the symptoms and dangers of concussions as well as put the spotlight on our special guests, Harriet Owen and the Lynn Family Vision Training Center. When it comes to treatment methods and rehabilitation, both of… Read more »
The month of February seems to be overflowing with symbols of love and devotion: shaped into candy, stamped onto cards, sewn into pillows and stuffed animals – the heart is everywhere! Valentine’s Day is only one event that happens to fall in the short month, though; February is American Heart Month, too. So, while you… Read more »
If you’re an avid soccer fan here in Louisville, perhaps the name ‘Lynn Family’ rings a bell; it is, after all, the name of the stadium that’s home to Racing Louisville FC and Louisville City FC. With naming rights having been purchased with a donation to its construction, the Lynn family name is known far… Read more »
If your New Year’s resolution involves unfreezing your gym membership and going back to work on your fitness, then you might want to take some time and precautions to ensure that you don’t leave with a brand new injury that will keep you off your feet for even longer! All muscles, whether you used to… Read more »
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