According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), roughly 2.7 million private industry employees had suffered nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses in 2020 alone. This sheer prevalence goes to show that despite employers’ strict adherence to the guidelines mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), injuries can still occur in the workplace and
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Common Misconceptions About Orthopedic Physical Therapy
According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), there were already more than 300,000 licensed physical therapists in the country in 2019 alone. However, even with the growing number of practicing physical therapists and the millions of Americans who are benefiting from their care, there are still many people who are oblivious to the important
Read More5 Orthopedic Injuries You Must Run From
The medical field of orthopedics encompasses the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. The root word “ped” means “child,” and this field began with treating children who had bone-growth and similar musculoskeletal issues. Orthopedics has now exploded into serving people of all ages. Let’s talk about some common musculoskeletal injuries doctors treat, how these injuries
Read MoreHow to Find a Good Doctor for Your Orthopedic Needs
When musculoskeletal injury or disease strikes – such as a sprained ankle, knee injury, or arthritis – you need the right orthopedic doctor. You know that there are a lot of orthopedists around, so how to you choose? Let’s talk about how to find a good orthopedist for you, and where you can go in
Read MoreTri-Cities Orthopedic Care: All About Watauga Orthopaedics
If you are looking for an orthopedic care provider in the Tri-Cities area — Johnson City, Kingsport, or Bristol — choose Watauga Orthopaedics. Since 1950, we have served the Tri-Cities communities and provided for the orthopedic needs of its residents. Our healthcare providers have decades of experience and believe in excellence, compassion, and patient-centric care.
Read MorePhysical Therapy 101
When you’re in pain, you’ll likely first turn to over-the-counter pain medication. If the pain continues, you’ll notice that the warning labels on the box truly apply to you, because you’ve been taking too many of them – and it could be causing liver damage or other problems. Therefore, the ideal solution to treating chronic
Read MoreTri City Orthopedic Care: How to Choose the Best Doctor for Your Injury
Musculoskeletal injuries (injuries to the bones, joints, or soft tissues) are not uncommon, and many of them require specialized care to ensure proper healing. Orthopedic doctors are medical professionals who specialize in the diagnoses and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. When looking for an orthopedic doctor, it is important to not only consider one who has
Read MoreWays to Manage Lumbar Pain at Home
Low back pain – also called lumbar pain – is often due to inactivity, poor posture, improper lifting, degenerative spine conditions, or arthritis in the back. If you have been working from home, whether because of the pandemic or because you prefer to work from home, then you are at a higher risk of developing
Read MoreTop Reasons a Person Needs Physical Therapy Services
Physiotherapy or physical therapy is non-medicinal treatment provided to promote, maintain, or restore health. Physical therapists treat patients through prescribed exercises, hands-on care, and therapeutic modalities. The goals of physical therapy are to relieve pain, improve mobility and function, assist in your recovery from an injury or surgery, and help you live a productive, healthy
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon
If a visit to an orthopedic surgeon is in your future, be sure to arm yourself with several important questions to ask during the appointment. You may be visiting an orthopedic specialist for a wide range of reasons, including these common scenarios: · Joint pain due to arthritis · Your child fell at the playground
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