Beat the Blues & Improve Your Health
Beat the Blues & Improve your Health Life can throw unexpected difficulties, problems, and sadness our way. We live in a culture that is constantly seeking instant gratification and the opportunity to get something for nothing. People often want benefits without work and satisfaction without sacrifice. Depression and anxiety are on the rise in Western […]
The Most Common Football Injuries
The Most Common Football Injuries Learn more in this article about the most common football injuries. Football is a contact sport and therefore injuries are common. Here is a list of the most common injuries in Football. ACL Tear PCL Tear MCL Tear LCL Tear Meniscus Tear Muscle Strains Hand Fractures Wrist Fractures Concussion Ankle […]
Dog Leash Injury Prevention
Dog Leash Injury Prevention These leash injuries are on the rise, especially among women. Women’s bones are less dense as they get older and are more prone to fracture during a fall while walking a dog. The most common dog leash injuries are broken wrist, broken elbow, and a broken hip. At Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute, […]
What is ORIF?
Open Reduction Internal Fixation What is ORIF? The quick answer, ORIF is the abbreviation for the procedure open reduction internal fixation. ORIF involves surgery to reconnect the bones using various hardware such as screws, nails, plates, pins, wires, and rods. How Do You Perform ORIF? An orthopedic surgeon performs the procedure. The patient has […]
Joint and Bone Health
Joint and Bone Health Ouch! If you suffer from joint discomfort in your knees, ankles, wrists or other parts of your body, you are not alone. Joint pain is caused when the cartilage within a joint begins to break down and the underlying bone begins to change. The staff at Jacksonville Orthopeadic Institute is dedicated […]
Cracking & Popping Joints
Cracking and Popping in Joints: Should you be Concerned? Cracking, popping, and grinding of joints can cause some concern in patients experiencing injury due to fear of potential worsening or new injury development. However, for others, popping joints gives pain relief and reduced pressure to improve motion. So who is right? Clinicians are frequently asked […]
Golfer’s Tips
JOI Rehab Has Some Golfer’s Tips for You STRETCHING Low back strains are the #1 injury golfers sustain. A few simple stretches with your golf club can help prevent injuries from taking you off the course. FORM or TECHNIQUE When putting your ball on the tee or retrieving your ball after sinking a putt always […]
Hydration Tips For Cyclists
Hydration Tips For Cyclists Read this article about the best and useful hydration tips for cyclists. Athletes should begin all exercise well hydrated. They should consume approximately 18-20 oz of water or sports drink 2-3 hours prior to exercise. Also, 8-10 oz 10-20 minutes before exercise. Fluid replacement during exercise should be based upon sweat […]
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Overview
Plantar Fasciitis Overview Plantar fasciitis is an irritation of the plantar fascia. This thick band of connective tissue travels across the bottom of the foot between the toes and the heel. It supports the foot’s natural arch. In addition, it stretches and becomes taut whenever the foot bears weight. This video will explain the anatomy […]
Tennis Tips
Tennis Tips Please watch this Video on Tennis Elbow. Choosing the Right Tennis Racquet A tennis racquet is the most important piece of equipment for a tennis player; you can’t play tennis without a racquet! There are many decisions to ponder when selecting a racquet and it can be quite intimidating. Choosing the wrong racquet […]