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September 24, 2026 | General Orthopedic Health
Understanding and Preventing Overuse Injuries in Older Adults
September 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
What are the Different Types of Shoulder Replacement Surgery?
If you’re living with chronic shoulder pain that limits your daily activities, you may have thought about shoulder replacement surgery as a potential solution. What many people don’t realize is that shoulder replacement isn’t just one procedure; it’s actually performed in several different ways, each designed to address specific types of shoulder damage and meet […]
August 3, 2026 | Workers' Compensation
Rotator Cuff Injuries in the Workplace: Prevention, Treatment, and Return to Work
Rotator cuff disorders are among the most common work-related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly in occupations requiring repetitive overhead activity, forceful exertion, or heavy lifting. Workers performing frequent overhead work or heavy lifting have a 1.5- to 4-fold increased risk of developing rotator cuff disease compared with workers without these exposures. Occupations with the highest risk: Ways […]
June 24, 2026 | General Orthopedic Health
How to Lower Your Biological Age Pt. 3: Keep Strong & Balanced
As people grow older, many begin to notice subtle physical changes. Standing up feels slower. Stairs feel steeper. Balance may not feel as steady as it once did. These changes are often dismissed as a normal part of aging, but declining strength and stability can have serious impacts on long-term health and quality of life. […]
May 21, 2026 | General Orthopedic Health
Understanding Osteopenia vs. Osteoporosis
The foundations of the body are the bones that keep us together. Even though our bones may seem like an unchanging part of us, they age just like the rest of our bodies. As we age, bone loss may outpace the creation of new bone, making the bones brittle and more likely to break. This […]
May 14, 2026 | Sports Medicine
Everything You Need to Know About Preventing Shin Splints
Shin splints are a common overuse injury that can sideline runners, dancers, and other athletes, causing pain along the shinbone and disrupting all kinds of training routines. Whether you’re pounding the pavement for a marathon or hitting the field for a weekend soccer game, shin splints can make every step uncomfortable. With the right prevention […]
April 29, 2026 | General Orthopedic Health
8 Simple Exercises to Improve Posture
Good posture is more than just standing up straight – it’s the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Whether you spend your days at a desk, chasing after the kids, or working out, poor posture can sneak up on you, causing aches, pains, and fatigue. The good news? With just a few simple exercises, you can […]
April 29, 2026 | General Orthopedic Health
Why is Good Posture So Important?
There’s a classic image many of us carry from childhood of a parent gently reminding us to stand up straight, shoulders back, chin up. At the time, those words might have sounded like just another grown-up directive, but over time, we realize our parents were onto something. Good posture is much more than prim and […]
April 22, 2026 | General Orthopedic Health, Videos
Bursitis of the Shoulder: Why It Hurts to Lift Your Arm
Are you dealing with shoulder pain when lifting your arm or reaching overhead? You may be experiencing bursitis of the shoulder, also known as subacromial bursitis. In this video, Dr. Lindsay Barrera, orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in sports medicine, explains: Bursitis of the shoulder occurs when the bursa (a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction in the […]
April 22, 2026 | Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle, Videos
Shin Splints Explained: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment – Dr. Lindsay Barrera
If you’re experiencing pain along the inside of your shin, you may be dealing with shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome). In this video, OrthoGeorgia’s Dr. Lindsay Barrera, an orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in sports medicine, explains: Shin splints are a common overuse injury, but early treatment can help you avoid long-term damage and get back […]
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