How to Prevent Sports Injuries and Stay Healthy

Proper technique and conditioning in your sport are essential for injury prevention, but focusing on your health off the field can prepare your body to avoid and resist injuries. At ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinic, we are prepared to help treat sports injuries if you sustain one, but we are also available for consultations on injury prevention and […]

When Shoulder Replacement Should Be Considered

Shoulder replacement surgery, also known as shoulder arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure used to treat shoulder pain, instability, and disability. It replaces the damaged parts of the shoulder joint with artificial parts, such as metal or plastic. It is usually considered for people who have severe shoulder pain that does not respond to conservative treatments such […]

This is an image of an athletic young man holding an ice pack on his right shoulder, indicating shoulder pain or injury.

7 Tips for Faster Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery

We wish we could wave a magic wand and all our patients would instantly recover from their rotator cuff surgery, but it requires time and diligence before your arm and shoulder are back to themselves. At OrthoKnox, we will be with you every step of the way, but you can enhance the quality and even speed […]

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6 Important Exercises to Do After ACL Reconstruction Surgery

There is a fine balance of exercises to do after an ACL tear since you want to challenge yourself to improve but also do not want to cause further pain or injury. Our team of onsite physical therapists at our OrthoKnox orthopedic clinic in Knoxville, TN can work with you to form a rehabilitation plan that […]

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Physical Therapy for a SLAP Tear

A tear in the upper portion of the labrum where the biceps tendon attaches is known as a SLAP tear. SLAP stands for superior, labral, anterior to, posterior. A SLAP tear can result in shoulder pain, dislocations, and problems using your shoulder. It can be caused by repeated motions in sports or at work, a blow […]

ELBOW PAIN: TENNIS OR GOLFER ELBOW?

Both tennis and golfer elbow refer to elbow pain due to overuse of the arm and wrist, which can cause inflammation of the tendons surrounding the elbow. Tennis elbow involves the muscles and tendons surrounding the lateral epicondyle, or outside of the elbow, while golfer elbow affects the muscles and tendons surrounding the medial epicondyle, or […]

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