The Importance of Stretching to Prevent and Manage Back Pain
How Stretching Can Save Your Back from Constant Pain We’ve all felt back pain before. Sometimes, it stems from something as simple as sleeping in an odd position. But much […]
Bone Density is a Leading Factor in the Development of Common Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes
No pain equals no gain, right? Well, not necessarily. In adolescent and teenage athletes, there’s a chance pain, in combination with performance issues, could signal an overuse injury. An overuse […]
Setting a Foundation for Fueling Performance through Sports Nutrition
All things being equal, diet can be the x-factor that sets one athlete apart from another, both in the short term and for life. But in these days of information […]
Feel Better, Faster With Specialized Orthopedic Walk-in Care at Forté Fast
Random injuries that occur while performing daily activities and prevent us from going about our regular schedule are, unfortunately, not all that uncommon. One of our patients, Barbara, suffered from […]
Hot Air Balloon Pilot Back in the Sky After Hip Replacement
When Tony Sandlin started feeling side and back pain getting in and out of his hot air balloon baskets, he knew something was wrong. Tony has been a hot air […]
84-Year-Old Completes Marathon After Injury, Wins Age Class and Inspires Others to Stay Active
By Bill Benner, Sports Journalist As a career wordsmith, I’m rarely challenged to find, well, words. But in speaking with Bev Watt, I was momentarily wordless to describe this woman’s […]
Why One-On-One Pre-Op Education is Crucial for Joint Replacement Patients
Why Pre-Op Education Is Vital for Joint Replacement Surgery Preparing for joint replacement surgery can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding recovery timelines, mobility limitations, and necessary at-home […]
As athletic trainers guide athletes through their rehabilitation journey, they enjoy proving to patients that they are stronger than they think. The Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Return to Play […]
Improving Patient Confidence and Range of Motion with Underwater Treadmill Therapy
In water, many of her patients perform activities and exercises that they cannot do on land, Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics physical therapy assistant Andrea Glass finds. For example, those […]
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics combines advanced surgical techniques and non-surgical treatments to provide patients with a return to active living.