The Three Conditioning Questions You Need to Ask Yourself
The Three Conditioning Questions You Need to Ask Yourself
Conditioning is one of the most crucial elements in keeping an athlete safe. It goes way beyond maintaining performance late in a game. One of the easiest ways to recognize athletes with poor conditioning is...
[Read More]Body Awareness
It is amazing how athletes can move around the field effortlessly. From the toe-tap catches to the no-look passes, we are fascinated by these incredible maneuvers. It leaves many of us wondering how they did...
[Read More]Does Your Athlete Have Stiff Joints?
We all complain about how tight and stiff we are; some people can’t remember a time they could sit with their legs crossed. However, it’s very important to understand the difference between tight and stiff...
[Read More]Understanding the Facts and Myths of Laser Spine Surgery
What is laser spine surgery? Laser spine surgery, a term popularized largely by advertising, refers to the use of a laser for various routine minimally invasive surgical spine procedures. Examples include bulging or herniated discs, sciatica,...
[Read More]Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
For decades, the only way to access the necessary areas for spinal surgery was through open surgery. During open spine surgery, a five- to six-inch incision is made along the back, after which muscles are...
[Read More]Get the Facts on Muscle Activation
If you don’t use it, you lose it. This is the ultimate survival technique of the human body. Whether you call it efficient or just plain lazy, the body won’t support something it doesn’t need. This...
[Read More]Shining the Spotlight on Anterior Hip Replacement
Anterior hip replacement is one of many approaches joining the minimally invasive trend in the surgical arena. With this technique—as well as all other minimally invasive techniques—the goal is to decrease the trauma to the...
[Read More]Understanding the Benefits of WALANT Surgery
With advances in medicine changing every day, it’s no shock that science has come up with an alternative to hand surgery without the need for general anesthesia. Known as the wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet procedure—WALANT...
[Read More]Dr. Baione Discusses Arthritis Treatments
Dr. William Baione of University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) recently gave a lecture about various nonsurgical and surgical treatments for arthritis, including in the knees and hips. Check out Dr. Baione discussing these innovative treatments today!...
[Read More]Dr. Harwood Discusses NAVIO
Dr. David A. Harwood of University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) recently presented to an audience of his peers about the NAVIO Surgical System. NAVIO is a revolutionary tool used to assist with partial and total knee...
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