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How does dry needling work? Dry Needling is a procedure in which thin, solid needle filaments are inserted into the painful areas of muscles or tissues of the body. The needles penetrate through the skin into the sensitive myofascial trigger points (irritable hard knots within the muscle) and stimulate the underlying injured muscles to relieve pain. These fine needles deactivate the sensitive trigger points thereby decreasing pain and restoring the normal muscle functions. These needles do not inject any medication into the body. Dry needling is generally indicated to relieve acute and chronic pain by promoting muscle healing after an injury. The procedure can be used to treat various Orthopedic conditions, injuries and sports-related muscular pain.

Who was among the first surgeons in the US to perform autologous cartilage implantation surgery? He has also served as Medical Director for and National Speaker/Consultant to a numerous global pharmaceutical corporations. https://bit.ly/3ekWxY1

According to Craig Stanford, Californian anthropologist, Of more than 250 species of primates, only one goes around on two legs, and that’s us, humans. We can walk on two legs so easily because our knees can fully extend and ‘lock’. Chimps cannot do this on two legs, so when they try to walk upright they have to use a huge amount of muscle power to support their body weight and end up rocking back and forth in the process, before resorting to four legs again. Sourced from ...Readers Digest https://bit.ly/3aKpSdf #AtlantaOrthopaedicInstitute #OrthopedicSurgery #SportsMedicine

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Can you tell who was a British physician, notable as the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States? #AtlantaOrthopaedicInstitue

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He experimented with nitrous oxide and was astonished at how it made him laugh, so he nicknamed it "laughing gas" and wrote about its potential anaesthetic properties in relieving pain during surgery. Who was he?

Observation, Reason, Human Understanding, Courage; these make the Physician... Martin H. Fisher #AtlantaOrthopaedicInstitute... #OrthopedicSurgery #SportsMedicine See more

Who was the English physician and scientist who pioneered the concept of vaccines including creating the smallpox vaccine, the world's first vaccine? The terms vaccine and vaccination are derived from Variolae vaccinae (smallpox of the cow). It was used in 1798 in the long title of his Inquiry into the Variolae vaccinae known as the Cow Pox.

Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.

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Joint Replacement (Partial/Total/Revision) Hip joint and knee joint replacements are helping people of all ages live pain- free, active lives. Joints are formed by the ends of two or more bones connected by tissue called cartilage. Healthy cartilage serves as a protective cushion, allowing smooth and low-friction movement of the joint. If the cartilage becomes damaged by disease or injury, the tissues around the joint become inflamed, causing pain. With time, the cartilage we...ars away, allowing the rough edges of bone to rub against each other, causing more pain. When only some of the joint is damaged, a surgeon may be able to repair or replace just the damaged parts. When the entire joint is damaged, a total joint replacement is done. To replace a total hip or knee joint, a surgeon removes the diseased or damaged parts and inserts artificial parts, called prostheses or implants.

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We can be funny What did the man say to the x-ray technician after swallowing some money? "Do you see any change in me?"

Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls Myth 3: If I limit my activity, I won’t fall. Reality: Some people believe that the best way to prevent falls is to stay at home and limit activity. Not true. Performing physical activities will actually help you stay independent, as... your strength and range of motion benefit from remaining active. Social activities are also good for your overall health. Myth 4: As long as I stay at home, I can avoid falling. Reality: Over half of all falls take place at home. Inspect your home for fall risks. Fix simple but serious hazards such as clutter, throw rugs, and poor lighting. Make simple home modifications, such as adding grab bars in the bathroom, a second handrail on stairs, and non-slip paint on outdoor steps. Myth 5: Muscle strength and flexibility can’t be regained. Reality: While we do lose muscle as we age, exercise can partially restore strength and flexibility. It’s never too late to start an exercise program. Even if you’ve been a couch potato your whole life, becoming active now will benefit you in many waysincluding protection from falls. 2017 National Council on Aging. All Rights Reserved. www.ncoa.org

Myth 1: Falling happens to other people, not to me. Reality: Many people think, It won’t happen to me. But the truth is that 1 in 4 older adults fall every year in the U.S. Myth 2: Falling is something normal that happens as you get older. Reality: Falling is not a normal part of aging. Strength and balance exercises, managing your... medications, having your vision checked and making your living environment safer are all steps you can take to prevent a fall. See more

In Many Cases, Hip Replacement Also Eases Back Pain. #hipreplacement #backpain