When people injure themselves, it can be difficult to overcome pain and fear of re-injury when recovering. This is especially true with injuries in weight-bearing places such as the back, hips, knees, ankles, and feet. Refraining from putting your full weight on your recovering injury can ease your mind, but it inhibits the proper muscle… Read more »
Ankle sprains are very common injuries that affect the ligaments and joint of the ankle. When the ankle is moved quickly or unnaturally without the ligaments having time to warm up, they can stretch and potentially tear. This is good news, since they are very prevalent in sports, but normally do not necessitate a doctor’s… Read more »
Finding an activity you enjoy that helps you get outside and active is great for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Staying in shape, having fun, and challenging your mind and body does wonders for people of all ages! One activity that checks all of these boxes is golfing. Luckily, the golf courses in Louisville, KY are… Read more »
Hip Bursitis Hip bursitis is inflammation of the bursa, a small, fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues. The iliotibial band is a common cause for hip bursitis, causing irritation and inflammation as it crosses the greater trochanteric region of the hip bone. The main symptom is pain on the outside of your hip, which… Read more »
Dr. Stacie Grossfeld, Louisville orthopedic surgeon, is double-board certified in both orthopedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. But what exactly does that mean? Is one more important than the other? How do you get board-certified? You’re in luck! Because Orthopaedic Specialists is here with a short overview of… Read more »
It’s no secret that knees are an incredibly vital, yet vulnerable joint in our bodies. From supporting our weight to the ability to walk, having healthy, mobile knees is crucial to activity and our comfort when we move our bodies into different positions on different surfaces. When we were children, perhaps it was easy to… Read more »
For many of us that lead busy lives, there never seems to be much time to commit to the proper amount of exercise recommended, which is 30-60 minutes per day for adults. Between managing a family, having a full-time job, cooking healthy meals, and taking care of our home and other responsibilities, getting a gym… Read more »
If you’ve ever been knocked around in a way that displaces your head and causes it to whip forward and backwards, but then experienced pain in your neck, shoulders, or head, then you may have contracted what is called whiplash. Whiplash is a very common injury that results from a rapid and abrupt extension and… 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 »
Descripción General de la Cirugía del Manguito Rotador Especialistas Ortopédicos 502-212-2663 Stacie Grossfeld, M.D. / Bess Fley, PA-C La cirugía del manguito rotador se realiza como un procedimiento ambulatorio. No coma ni beba después del tiempo dado por el personal del Dr. Grossfeld Use ropa holgada Traiga información del seguro e identificación con foto Lista… Read more »
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