If you are scheduled to have surgery, your physician might recommend that you do physical therapy (PT) in the weeks leading up to it. While PT is typically thought of as something people do after surgery – or when surgery isn’t required – in some cases, it’s also recommended for patients willing to make the effort beforehand.

Physical therapy (PT) is often a crucial step in achieving lasting outcomes for patients recovering from countless musculoskeletal disorders. Your physical therapist will provide you with education and targeted exercises you can return to at any time in the future – particularly if you suffer from a condition like chronic back pain that requires ongoing attention and maintenance.

If you experience just about any type of orthopaedic injury, there’s a good chance you’ll need physical therapy to regain strength, motion, and flexibility as you heal. When choosing who to work with, start by making sure you’re paired with an orthopaedic physical therapist. This person will play an important role in evaluating, treating, and managing your specific condition.

Did you know World Cup soccer players run on average seven miles per game – more than any other sport? Soccer is a wonderful cardiovascular exercise, but it can leave the players susceptible to many types of musculoskeletal injuries. 

Thirty years ago, your running injury might have been treated with prolonged rest, and in some cases, a cast or brace immobilization. Thankfully, we’ve come a long way in recent decades. There are many more ways to understand sports-related conditions – especially at a specialty clinic like MidAmerica Orthopaedics, where experts craft a comprehensive treatment program to speed up the healing process in each patient.

In 2019, routine exercise accounted for about 468,000 injuries. And that was before a worldwide pandemic forced us to suspend our gym memberships and spend a year binge-watching Netflix. So, it’s understandable you’re pumped to hit the pavement or gym like you never left, especially if you’ve put on a few pounds or lost muscle definition – and who hasn’t?

Golf is great for your mental and physical health, but building a good golf game can be hard on your elbows, shoulders, and wrists. The elements of golf injury prevention begin with at-home stretches and exercises and extend to your posture taking that final swing. 

Athletic injuries are an all-too-common side effect of playing just about any sport. Nearly three million emergency room visits annually stem from youth sports alone. And while professional basketball and football injuries get the headlines, cycling and exercise equipment are just as likely to lead to an accident that needs treatment.