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Parker Hand Doctor Can Diagnose and Treat Your Pain

October 1, 2020

Your hands are critical to everyday life, so when you have hand pain or limited function, it’s important to see a hand doctor to get the right diagnosis and treatment. Located in Parker, hand doctors at Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists have extensive expertise diagnosing and treating a wide variety of injuries and disorders, including these common conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome If you have symptoms such as tingling, numbness, weakness or pain in the

What to expect from knee replacement surgery

September 15, 2020

When people consider knee replacement surgery, it’s typically because they’ve exhausted other non-surgical treatments, but are still living with pain or mobility issues that are impacting day-to-day life. If this sounds like you, there are a number of key questions to ask before having knee replacement surgery. There are several types of knee replacement surgery – which one is right for me? Your orthopedic specialist will help you determine which, if any, of the four

Rotator Cuff PT Exercises

August 17, 2020

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Denver Back Specialist

June 22, 2020

As our Denver back specialists will tell you, the majority of adults will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Pain in the lower back is a common concern, affecting up to 80% of Americans at some point in their lifetime. So, if you’re like many of us who are trying to navigate our way back into a workout routine, or simply get out of the house to get moving again, be

Choosing a Denver orthopedic surgeon? Four considerations for finding the right fit.

May 26, 2020

If you’re trying to choose a Denver orthopedic surgeon, there are several important things to consider so that you can find the right fit for your needs. Here are four to get you started. A good Denver orthopedic surgeon wants it to be all about you First, it’s important to think through your personal situation and preferences so you can find the right fit. Every person is different, and your lifestyle, goals and nature of

Social Distancing Restrictions Are Easing. Should I still schedule a telehealth appointment?

April 30, 2020

Even as stay-at-home restrictions begin to ease, we understand that Coloradans want to stay safe and healthy, and it will take time until visits in our office are back to “normal.” Until then, we have options to enable patients to meet with their doctor and continue to make progress with treatment plans and recovery. One way to stay at home and get orthopedic treatment is through a telehealth appointment, which is a little bit like

Advanced Ortho explains the best way to work from home.

Learning how to work from home? A survival guide for staying healthy and sane.

March 26, 2020

Whether you are used to a work from home environment or it’s totally new to you, there are many things you can do you keep yourself in good health both mentally and physically. And while these tips apply any time, they are especially relevant right now. Consider these tips to keep yourself and anyone you live with happier and healthier while you work from home. 1) Create and maintain a schedule. This is key for

Are you at risk for a ruptured Achilles? How to reduce your risk.

February 25, 2020

A ruptured Achilles is the most common tendon rupture that can occur in your legs. The Achilles tendon connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. While it is a strong tendon, it can partially or fully tear, or rupture, if over extended. Certain demographic and lifestyle factors can increase your risk for a ruptured Achilles. While gender and age are two key risk factors that none of us can influence – the majority

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