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A Silver Lining Due to Covid-19, According to Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick

March 1, 2021 by OrthoNOW

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Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick Is Passionate About Improving Georgia’s Healthcare and Insurance System As mentioned by Baker Owens on “The Next Generation of Healthcare in Georgia” article, if there is a silver lining to be found in the COVID-19, it is innovation and collaboration. With such a drastic hit to budgets and the normal way of Read More »

Losing Weight While in Physical Therapy: Is It Possible?

February 4, 2021 by OrthoNOW

If you need to lose weight and need physical therapy, you may be looking to get double the benefits from your sessions. It would be great to meet your physical therapy goals and drop a few pounds in the process. But is physical therapy a good strategy for weight loss? Will you even lose weight Read More »

How Being Overweight Increases the Risk of Orthopedic Injuries

January 13, 2021 by OrthoNOW

When you visit your primary care doctor or specialist, chances are good that the topic of your weight will be a part of the discussion. Maintaining a healthy body weight through a nutritious and balanced diet and a reasonable fitness regimen has protective effects against many health problems. Being overweight or obese is linked to Read More »

The Value of Physical Therapy for Weight Loss

January 13, 2021 by OrthoNOW

Obesity is a serious concern in the United States. Almost 70 percent of adults are overweight or obese, and the rates have been steadily increasing for decades. Losing weight can be difficult, but it’s an important step toward living a healthy life. Everyone’s journey with losing weight is different, but increasing your physical activity is Read More »

Safety Tips to Prevent Injuries when Using Fireworks

December 31, 2020 by OrthoNOW

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Be Safe. Not Sorry! According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, you may follow these safety tips to prevent injuries when using fireworks: Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made Read More »

Three Injuries to Avoid When Lighting Fireworks

December 31, 2020 by OrthoNOW

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Fireworks can be an exciting way to celebrate holidays or special occasions. Unfortunately, though, accidents can happen, especially when lighting off fireworks at home. There are ways you can minimize the safety risk, but every year, thousands of people sustain injuries when their fireworks displays go wrong. Here are three of the most common fireworks-related Read More »

Benefits of Having Orthopedic Urgent Care Walk-in Centers

October 8, 2020 by OrthoNOW

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Don’t Wait for Orthopedic Care – For Cuts, Broken Bones, Joint & Muscle Pain/Swelling Why is orthopedic urgent care better than standard urgent care or an ER? What kinds of problems are treated at an orthopedic urgent care? How does an orthopedic urgent care save me time and money? Why would I go to an Read More »

Should I Exercise with a Face Mask?

September 18, 2020 by OrthoNOW

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), people should avoid wearing masks while exercising because of the health challenges a mask may pose. First, a face mask may limit breathing while exercising, resulting in an unnecessary struggle for breath, chest problems, and fatigue. When a face mask becomes damp or wet from sweat, it also Read More »

We’re Open and Accepting Appointments

July 13, 2020 by OrthoNOW Leave a Comment

Our Biscayne office is open and we’re seeing patients for both in-office and teleorthopedic appointments while continuing to monitor guidelines from the CDC. As healthcare professionals, we already have many protocols in place to protect those that visit our practice. Still, we are taking additional proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of our Read More »

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  • A Silver Lining Due to Covid-19, According to Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick

  • Losing Weight While in Physical Therapy: Is It Possible?

  • How Being Overweight Increases the Risk of Orthopedic Injuries

  • The Value of Physical Therapy for Weight Loss

  • Safety Tips to Prevent Injuries when Using Fireworks

  • Three Injuries to Avoid When Lighting Fireworks

  • Benefits of Having Orthopedic Urgent Care Walk-in Centers

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