Occupational therapy is an oft-heard term, but it is not as widely understood as physical therapy or as other terminology related to orthopaedics and healthcare in general. This blog will be a thorough exploration of what occupational therapy entails, from the perspective of patients as well as care providers, and what offerings MidAmerica Orthopaedics provides for patients in need of occupational therapy.

Young people are generally the healthiest of us all. They bounce back from injuries quicker and avoid them easier altogether with their flexibility and strength.

Physical therapy is an essential component to a strong injury recovery. Its purpose is to regain the previous strength, motion, and flexibility you had prior to suffering an injury, however, depending on the type and the severity of an injury, it is not always needed. So how do you know when it is right for you? Read this article to understand how your personal journey with physical therapy could look, and how MidAmerica Orthopaedics can help.

At the heart of orthopaedics is the belief that everyone deserves to be able to live life to the fullest. At MidAmerica Orthopaedics, this is a core belief of ours too. This means that we are consistently paying attention to the advances being made in this industry – including treatment advances and innovations – so that all of our patients can receive nothing but the best care.

Knee injuries are a daunting reality for all people, but specifically athletes. Over 40% of all sports injuries are related to the knee joint. Since we rely on our knees so heavily for jumping and changing directions quickly, it is very important to be preventive when training or stretching, as well as during active gameplay. However, you cannot guarantee that the best training regimen will prevent knee injuries. There are always collisions and other unpredictable accidents that will supersede even the most careful pre and post- competition routines.

In many ways, our hands shape our capabilities as human beings. As such, it is important to know what to do to keep them healthy throughout all stages of life. That’s where MidAmerica Orthopaedics can help. Like other extremities and body parts, there are many different types of hand and wrist injuries, with some being more preventable and some being the result of unpredictable and sudden accidents. This blog will discuss them all, and give you a strong set of knowledge and tips to move forward with, no matter what level of activity you have.

On average, every person will suffer two broken bones in their life. It is an unfortunate reality that affects us all. In this blog, we will provide a guide for what you can do in the moments after a fracture to minimize the harm caused by a broken bone. At MidAmerica Orthopaedics, we provide care for patients who have suffered fractures – from surgery to physical therapy and everything in between – but this is for those crucial first moments where you are not yet able to get to one of our clinics.

Scoliosis is a common condition that is typically mild, but still warrants close monitoring. This article will detail some of the common signs of scoliosis, what doctors and experts think may be driving the majority of scoliosis diagnoses, and how to approach treatment if necessary. It will also detail news and cutting-edge developments in the research surrounding scoliosis.