Smart Starts for a Healthy Heart
Skip added sugars with better-for-you beverages How you start your morning can impact the rest of your day. If you’re looking to incorporate healthier choices into your morning routine, try a concept known as “habit stacking.” Building tiny, healthier habits into routines you already have, like enjoying a morning beverage or breakfast before you check […]
What Are the Different Types of Hearing Aids?
By Alexandra Carmichael, Au.D. Picking the right hearing aid to meet your needs is an important part of the Hearing Aid Evaluation process. Hearing aids come in a variety of styles that all serve a different purpose. There are some similarities between styles, but every style offers different pros and cons depending on the […]
Come Back Confident – Recovery at Plaza Physical Therapy
By Alexander Germanis In his 1888 work, Twilight of the Idols, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche famously wrote, “What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.” Although it’s meaning is simple, it has been a subject of discussion for more than 100 years, most likely because believing in its message has inspired countless people to overcome […]
Ultrasound-Guided Injections Enhancing Precision and Safety
Submitted by Vitality Physical Medicine Ultrasound-guided injections have emerged as a pivotal tool in treating various musculoskeletal conditions. By utilizing real-time imaging, ultrasound allows physicians to deliver treatments with remarkable accuracy, particularly in complex areas like the knee, shoulder, and hip. This technique is especially beneficial for conditions such as osteoarthritis, bursitis, and tendinopathy. […]
How Do I Choose the Right Hearing Aid for Me?
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. There are many choices when it comes to selecting a hearing aid. The first step is to obtain a complete hearing test to evaluate the type and degree of hearing loss. After the hearing test, the audiologist and patient work together to determine which hearing aid styles, technologies, and features […]
Health by the Numbers
Numbers Men Need to Know By Alexander Germanis We men have an interesting acquaintance with numbers. Whether they’re in regard to engine displacement, the stats of our favorite baseball players, or the true dimensions of a 2 x 4, important numbers are always running through our heads. The numbers many of us don’t […]
Mississippi Valley Surgery Center’s Director of Orthopaedic Surgery Retires After 38 Years in Orthopaedics
New Physicians to Continue Dr. John Hoffman’s Legacy in the Quad Cities Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center After a remarkable and distinguished career in medicine, Dr. John Hoffman is retiring from his work as an orthopaedic surgeon. An original founder of Mississippi Valley Surgery Center (MVSC), Dr. Hoffman practiced orthopaedics in the Quad Cities […]
Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injections: Precise Pain Relief
Submitted by Vitality Physical Medicine Imagine a treatment that not only alleviates pain and inflammation but also enhances mobility with pinpoint accuracy. Ultrasound-guided joint injections are a crucial tool in treating various musculoskeletal conditions without surgery. Benefits of Ultrasound-Guided Injections The primary advantage of using ultrasound for guiding injections is the real-time visualization […]
Restore the Proper Flow Carpal Tunnel Release
By Alexander Germanis When watering the lawn or washing the car, the second the water ceases to flow, the culprit is usually the same: a kink in the hose. The only way to restore proper water flow is, of course, to relieve the pressure in the hose by straightening it out again. A kinked […]
Health by the Numbers Calories
Printed on nearly every package of food, on almost every bottle or can of beverage, and on menus in countless restaurants are the nutritional facts for the food. Usually at the top of this list of numbers, often in bold type and in a larger point size, is the important number of calories that product […]