AOC News and Wellness Tips
We feature orthopedic news and and wellness tips tailored just for you.
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60 Years of Trusted Care at Athens Orthopedic Clinic
Athens Orthopedic Clinic proudly celebrates 60 years of service to our community. What began as a commitment to exceptional orthopedic care has grown into a trusted practice with 79 providers, serving more than 237,000 patients annually. For six decades, we have combined clinical expertise, cutting-edge treatments, and patient-centered care to serve generations of patients. As…
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Preparing the Body for Exercise is Important at Any Age | Hydration & Nutrition
Preparing for exercise requires a minimum of these three things: hydration and nutrition, warming up and proper clothing.
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Preparing the Body for Exercise is Important at any Age | Warming Up
Paying attention to hydration, nutrition and warming up can help your exercise routine at any age.
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Joint pain may be a part of aging, but you don’t have to live with it
Joint pain does not have to be part of your life as you age. Lifestyle changes, physical therapy and pain management often provide relief. If these stop working, joint replacement surgery can get you moving again. By 2030, studies show that doctors will perform more than 3.5 million knee replacement procedures per year. As the…
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Is it Broken or is it Fractured?
Clinicians speak in terms of different kinds of fractures to describe how a bone is broken.
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Hand numbness and tingling can be treated
Do your hands ever go numb and tingly? Here’s what you need to know
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Do your hands hurt? Have they become stiff and painful?
Have you started to notice a decrease in your pinch and grip strength? If so, you may have wearing out of the small joints in your hand – a very common condition known as arthritis.Arthritis
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Fingertip injuries in the workplace
Many occupations open your fingertips to injuries. Here’s what you need to know.
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All about finger catching and locking
If you every use your other hand to pull a finger straight, you may have trigger finger.
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Top Exercises for Bone Strength: Enhance Bone Density Naturally
Discover how weight-bearing exercises can enhance your bone density and strength. Learn the best exercises for bone health and how to safely incorporate them into your routine.
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Tips for decreasing your post-operataive pain
Follow this program to greatly decrease your post-operative pain.
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Shoulder injuries are common in the summertime
Sports and working on your house can lead to shoulder pain. Here’s what you should know.
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Arthritis can cause pain and stiffness in your hands
If your hands have become stiff and painful, you may have the common condition known as arthritis.
