If joint pain is keeping you from doing the things you love—walking your dog, playing with your grandkids or simply getting a good night’s sleep—it may be time to consider joint replacement surgery. Dr. Matthew Hummel, an Orthopaedic Surgeon at OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, understands that surgery can feel intimidating. But he wants patients to know that joint replacement …

Vestibular Physical Therapy St. Elizabeth Healthcare offers a unique treatment option to patients experiencing dizziness, vertigo or balance disorders: vestibular physical therapy. Scott Schowalter, a Physical Therapist at St. Elizabeth, has been treating patients with vestibular therapy since 2003. He has completed more than a dozen specialized courses and earned his certificate of competency in vestibular therapy from a high-level …

If you have hip or knee pain caused by arthritis you could be considering if a joint replacement is right for you.  You may be worried about taking the time out of your busy schedule for surgery and recovery. Mako robotic-assisted joint replacement may take that worry out of your mind. What is Mako? Mako is a surgical system that …

Osteoporosis is common — two in 10 women over age 50 have it. Osteoporosis happens when your body loses more bone tissue than it produces. Bones become weak and brittle, making them more susceptible to fractures. Unfortunately, the first sign of osteoporosis is often a broken bone. Aloiya Kremer, MD, a Sports Medicine Physician and the Medical Director for St. Elizabeth …

Winter brings the excitement of ice and snow, along with a higher risk of injuries. Ensure you’re spending your winter evenings in front of a fire or enjoying cozy moments, rather than in bed nursing an injury. “The beauty of the winter comes with potential hazards for your body. Taking the right precautions to protect yourself can go a long …

Winter temperatures are back in the Tri-state area, and so is one of the season’s most popular activities: hitting the slopes. Whether you’re a lover of downhill skiing or more of a snowboarding enthusiast, the snowy and chilly weather means that winter sports are in full swing. But, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 200,000 Americans …

When Don Sosnoski first arrived in September for physical therapy at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, he was recovering from multiple rounds of pneumonia. He had severe swelling in his lower legs and trouble breathing. He needed two people to help him stand, move between chairs and get out of bed. Therapy exhausted him. “I couldn’t walk anymore,” he says. “I’d have …

From fields and courts to inside locker rooms and gyms, ACL tears affect athletes everywhere. And while it’s one of the most dreaded injuries, few free resources are available to help educate and prevent ACL tears. That’s why the ACL Injury Prevention Program was developed. How Common Are ACL Injuries? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sits in the center of the …

People who’ve had head and neck cancer often face challenges with talking, eating or swallowing. These challenges can arise due to the cancer itself or as a result of treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Thankfully, there is help available to significantly improve outcomes. Our Approach to Recovery and Survivorship for Head and Neck Cancer “Our main goal …

When people think of pelvic floor health, they typically think of women and the infamous Kegel exercises. But pelvic floor health is an important issue for men, too — and it actually involves something called an “anti-Kegel.” “When it comes down to it, men and women have the same kind of pelvic floor muscles,” says Molly Carpenter, PT, DPT, a …