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Summer is rapidly approaching, and we’re already able to start enjoying many of our favorite outdoor activities. While this is an exciting time of year, it’s critical to make sure your body is ready to handle the increased activity levels afforded by warmer weather. Early summer is a time when you’re using many muscle groups…
Read MoreMusculoskeletal injuries are quite common and can occur to just about anyone. You don’t have to be an athlete to sprain an ankle, break a bone or suffer a repetitive use injury such as tennis elbow. When these injuries happen, you may be wondering whether you should visit an orthopedist or a sports medicine doctor.…
Read MoreMedical tourism, a phenomenon where individuals travel to a different location to receive important medical treatments, has become increasingly popular in recent years. While medical tourism often refers to situations where people travel to another country for healthcare, this narrow definition of the term doesn’t completely describe how pervasive it has become, particularly in Meeker.…
Read MoreSpring is the start of gardening season. It can be exciting to get back into your yard for the first time since before the winter. For many people, gardening is a great outlet – it can be an excellent source of outdoor physical activity and provide you with a highly enjoyable and fulfilling way to…
Read MoreSpring is finally here and for many people, the warm weather brings renewed motivation. While this often involves excitement over resuming outdoor activities, many people also find they’re motivated to do some spring cleaning and get their house in order before summer arrives. While spring cleaning may seem like a relatively harmless activity, it can…
Read MoreColorado Advanced Orthopedics (CAO) is rapidly becoming one of the hottest medical tourism destinations in the state. Patients from all around Colorado regularly travel to Meeker for orthopedic surgery, and we even see a good number of out-of-state patients. Based on internal patient data from July 1, 2020 to April 1 2023, an average of…
Read MoreSpring is finally here. As the weather gets warmer, there will be more opportunities to get outside again. After staying indoors for one of the colder, snowier winters in recent memory, it’s understandable that you may be excited to spend more time outdoors again. You can finally resume many of the outdoor activities that have…
Read MoreThere are times when you know exactly what caused your back pain. This often occurs when an injury results in acute back pain, a condition which typically comes on suddenly and resolves within 2-6 weeks. However, it can often be trickier to determine the exact cause of chronic back pain since symptoms develop gradually and…
Read MorePhysical therapy is often an important part of the recovery process after a sports injury. While not every injury requires physical therapy, there are many circumstances when it will be required to restore the health, strength and function of the injured region. The best way to determine whether you need physical therapy is to be…
Read MoreBack pain is one of the most common medical issues impacting Americans today. Roughly 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives, with low back pain being the most common occurrence. Fortunately, this pain generally subsides over time, allowing you to get back to living a pain free life. However,…
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