Give up Sports or Battle Back From Injury?
By Murad Abbed, MS, CSCS, Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center June 22, 2010. A week before my 21st birthday, I began going through one of the greatest physical and mental challenges of my life. Dribbling a basketball up the court during a YMCA summer league game, ironically being guarded by my college roommate/teammate, I planted […]
Investing in the Future McLean County Orthopedics
By Alexander Germanis All living things need room to grow. In fact, some animals will continue to grow as long as they are given the space to do so. Coral in the sea is such an indeterminate grower, as are most fish and lizards. As long as their environment provides the right conditions, they will […]
Dental Care for Children With Special Needs
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Millions of children live with some form of a disability: intellectual, developmental/physical, or a combination of both. These disabilities can hinder their performance of every day skills, such as proper oral hygiene, which increases the possibility of tooth decay and gum disease. Special needs children may require special dental […]
Children and Foot Pain
By Jarod Spencer, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates The phrase “back to school” can cause excitement and dread for both kids and parents. One thing is for sure: it is a busy time of year. Along with homework, packing lunches, and getting used to the classroom routine, many kids will begin a new season […]
Prepare Your Home for Recovery
Joint replacement surgeries are becoming quite common. However, we have found that many patients are not properly prepared for the transition from the hospital to home. Although patients are usually given information, it is often included with a lot of other paperwork and instructions, so it can be easy to overlook. Replacing a hip or […]
Understanding Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Do you ever feel irritable, grouchy, or anxious for seemingly no apparent reason? Or, perhaps you experience bloating, headaches, and fatigue during certain times of the month? When women experience such symptoms on a monthly basis, and recognizable patterns develop that affect a woman’s normal life, […]
Could It Be Your Neck?
By Poonam McAllister, PT, Central Illinois Institute of Balance Dizziness and balance issues are common complaints that can be difficult to diagnose because there are many different causes. People often suffer unnecessarily because it can take some time to go through the process of exploring the various possibilities in order to determine the correct diagnosis. […]
Grilling Outside the Box
By Stefanie Djuric and Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee dietitians When it comes to the outdoor grill, think outside the box. The grill imparts incredibly complex flavor into foods. Anything goes — whether it is turkey, pizza, veggies, or fruits. The result is often a sweeter, more flavorful dish. Grilling food intensifies flavors and gives a […]
Emotional Eating Versus Mindful Eating Part 1 of 3
By Melinda Smith, MA, Jeanne Segal PhD, and Robert Segal, MA Emotional eating is turning to food for comfort, stress relief, or as a reward rather than to satisfy hunger. Most emotional eaters feel powerless over their food cravings. When the urge to eat hits, it’s all you can think about. Mindful eating is a […]
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release A Minimally Invasive Solution to Wrist Pain
By Becky Wiese Tingling. Burning. Waking up at night with hand numbness and wrist pain. Weakness in the hand. These are just a few of the more common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Every year, more than half a million people in the US alone undergo surgery to alleviate the pain of carpal tunnel […]