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Custom Orthotics

How Custom Orthotics Can Improve Mobility and Reduce Pain

Custom orthotics are specialized shoe inserts designed to correct foot alignment, provide support, and alleviate pain. Unlike standard over-the-counter insoles, these devices are crafted to match an individual’s unique foot structure, ensuring targeted relief for conditions like plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and overpronation. By improving foot posture, orthotics help distribute body weight more evenly, reducing […]

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Pot-op recovery

Post-Op Recovery: Maximizing Your Healing After Orthopedic Surgery

Recovering from orthopedic surgery involves patience, dedication, and following a structured plan designed to optimize healing. During the first weeks after surgery, patients often focus on controlling swelling and discomfort through prescribed medications, elevation, and ice application. Proper pain management supports mobility and helps prevent complications. Physical therapy is a cornerstone of post-operative recovery. Therapists

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Importance of pre-op care

Importance of Pre-Op Care: How to Prepare for Orthopedic Surgery at Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center

Preparing for orthopedic surgery can significantly influence both the immediate outcome of your procedure and your long-term recovery. At Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center, pre-operative care is viewed as an essential phase that helps optimize patient readiness, minimize potential risks, and support faster rehabilitation. Before surgery, patients undergo thorough evaluations, including imaging, lab tests, and consultations

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Urgent Orthopedics

Urgent Orthopedics: When to Seek Immediate Physical Therapy 

Orthopedic injuries and conditions can sometimes arise suddenly and require prompt attention. Knowing when to seek immediate orthopedic care and understanding the role of physical therapy in addressing acute orthopedic issues is crucial for your overall health and well-being. In this blog, we’ll discuss situations in which an individual might need urgent orthopedic care and

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Managing Sports Injuries

Managing Sports Injuries with Physical Therapy: Road to Recovery 

Sports and physical activity are excellent for overall health, but they can sometimes lead to injuries. From sprained ankles to torn ligaments, sports injuries can be painful and frustrating. However, there’s a path to recovery, and physical therapy plays a pivotal role in that journey. In this blog, we’ll explore how physical therapy is crucial

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Understanding Physical Therapy

Understanding Physical Therapy: The Basics and What You Need to Know 

Physical therapy, often referred to as PT, is a field of healthcare that plays a vital role in improving and restoring physical function, mobility, and quality of life. Whether you’ve experienced an injury, surgery, or have a chronic condition, understanding the basics of physical therapy is essential. In this introductory blog, we’ll explore the fundamental

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Aging Gracefully

Aging Gracefully: Staying Active and Healthy as You Grow Older 

Aging is an inevitable part of life, but it doesn’t mean you have to surrender to a sedentary lifestyle or decline in health. With the right approach, you can age gracefully by staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In this blog, we’ll share tips to help you embrace the aging process while preserving your

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Recovery

The Role of Physical Therapy in Post-Surgery Recovery 

Undergoing surgery can be a significant and sometimes daunting experience. Whether it’s a joint replacement, orthopedic procedure, or any surgical intervention, what happens after the operation is crucial for your overall well-being and recovery. One essential aspect of post-surgery care is physical therapy. In this blog, we’ll delve into the critical role that physical therapy

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Posy-Surgery Recovery

The Role of Physical Therapy in Post-Surgery Recovery 

Undergoing surgery can be a significant and sometimes daunting experience. Whether it’s a joint replacement, orthopedic procedure, or any surgical intervention, what happens after the operation is crucial for your overall well-being and recovery. One essential aspect of post-surgery care is physical therapy. In this blog, we’ll delve into the critical role that physical therapy

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