When you’re young, staying active is natural. You are able to bounce back quicker from any injuries, and experience less fatigue while actively engaged in them. However as we age, injuries become more common and more severe, leading some older adults to become less active overall, either out of fear of getting hurt or experiencing pain. Paradoxically, doing that will ultimately result in that exact outcome you’re trying to avoid. At MidAmerica Orthopaedics, our goal is to help our patients stay active and pain-free at any age. In this blog, we will provide you with tips and advice on how to keep your body and your mind healthy as you age.

Building strength in our bones and muscles is crucial for maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Engaging in regular physical activity can help increase bone density and muscle mass, reduce the risk of osteoporosis and other bone-related diseases, and improve overall strength and endurance. At MidAmerica Orthopaedics, our fellowship-trained physicians, nurse practitioners, and physical therapists are dedicated to getting you feeling strong and moving well. In this blog, we will discuss the top 10 exercises for building stronger bones and muscles.

At MidAmerica Orthopaedics, we recognize the importance of your hands and wrists. These complex structures allow us to perform an incredible variety of tasks, from writing and typing to cooking and driving. Unfortunately, hand and wrist injuries are all too common and can severely impact our daily lives.

In this blog, we'll discuss some of the most common hand and wrist injuries we see at our Hand to Shoulder Clinic, their causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

As ne of the leading orthopaedic clinics in the Midwest, MidAmerica Orthopaedics has seen countless patients suffering from chronic pain caused by arthritis. Arthritis is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide and can significantly impact a person's quality of life. If you're one of the many individuals living with arthritis-related pain, you're not alone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to manage your pain and improve your overall well-being.

Your spine is the foundation of your body. It is responsible for providing support, stability, and mobility to you, each and every day. Thus, a healthy spine is crucial for maintaining an active and pain-free lifestyle. At MidAmerica Orthopaedics, we understand the importance of a healthy spine, and we know how to help you achieve a better quality of life through spine health.

At MidAmerica Orthopaedics we get life moving again for our patients who come to us seeking relief from pain and discomfort in their bones, joints, muscles, and other connective tissues. It’s our mission. While traditional treatments like medication, physical therapy, and surgery can be effective, we also believe that preventative measures are key to overall health and that a holistic approach to orthopaedic care is essential. That's why in this blog we're discussing the role of nutrition and exercise in orthopaedic health today.

Spring has sprung, and with that comes one thing that we can count on every year: America’s Pastime making its return after the long winter months. Baseball is a wonderful sport that can be played by very young children and people into their later adult years as well. However, despite being a low-contact sport, baseball still carries a potential for injury because of the unnatural motions that are commonplace during gameplay, as well as stress-related injuries from repeated motions.

At MidAmerica Orthopaedics, we're dedicated to providing our patients with the most advanced and effective treatments to help them recover from injuries and conditions that alter their quality of life. One area of medicine that has seen significant progress in recent years is orthopedic implant technology. With new materials, designs, and techniques, orthopedic implants are becoming safer, more durable, and more functional than ever before. In this post, we'll discuss some of the latest advancements in orthopedic implant technology and how they're helping patients get back to the activities they love.