Wellness & Prevention

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we offer comprehensive care of your bones, joints, muscles and tendons to promote overall wellness. Whether you are struggling with chronic pain from arthritis or acute pain from an injury or illness, we can help. We offer a full spectrum of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine services to our patients. Our experts will develop a customized treatment plan to help relieve your pain and get you back to your active lifestyle.

Wellness Tips

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we know you want to be living the best life possible. There are many simple ways to keep your joints healthy. A few of the easiest tips to incorporate into your daily life include:

  • Wear comfortable, supportive shoes

  • Eat healthy food

  • Drink a lot of water

  • Stretch before you exercise

  • Stay active with 30 minutes of daily exercise

  • Maintain a healthy weight

  • Take a daily multivitamin

Young man stretching his legs while exercising at home

Are you ready to treat your joint pain and get back to an active lifestyle?

Schedule an appointment with our Sports Medicine physicians for a non-surgical treatment plan tailored to you. Call (859) 212-5600 to make an appointment.

If surgery is necessary, our physicians can provide a referral to one of our affiliated orthopaedic surgeons.

Prevention Tips

It can be difficult to prevent injuries or falls, but being engaged in your health is the best way to minimize a potential problem. A few proactive tips to help prevent injury include:

  • Be mindful of your surroundings
  • Always stretch and warm up prior to exercise
  • Evaluate potential fall risks
  • Wear sensible shoes during activities
  • Don’t wait to get medical treatment if you are hurt

Living Without Limits

St. Elizabeth Healthcare offers a free educational speaker series called Living Without Limits to anyone in our Northern Kentucky community. The collaboration of Orthopaedic experts from St. Elizabeth Healthcare, St. Elizabeth Physicians and OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine discuss joint wellness, protection and prevention. Visit the Living Without Limits page to see the schedule of upcoming educational sessions.