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Eye Care Safety During Sports
Playing sports at any age is a big part of our culture. But injuries can also come from those activities. Although a sprained ankle can be hard to prevent, an eye injury is 90 percent preventable.
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How Robots Assist Doctors in Orthopedic Surgery
You’ve probably heard about orthopedic robotic surgery, but what is it, exactly? Don’t worry — robots aren’t running the show in the operating room. Surgeons are in control and execute the surgical plan while robots help with precision.
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Soccer ACL Injuries: Why Prevention is the Best Treatment
Orlando City Stadium was packed on opening weekend to cheer on Orlando City Soccer Club, and the Orlando Health Sports Medicine team was proud
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Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best
When your job is to coach elite athletes in track and field and help them achieve the most they possibly can, every day that you go to work is incredibly rewarding. That’s why I consider it such a privilege to work with some of the best athletes in the world at the National Training Center in Clermont.
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Your BFFs (Best Food Finds) During Pregnancy
Want to grow the healthiest baby possible while staying within your prescribed weight gain? Then build a prenatal meal plan around fresh, lean food choices, says Dr. Meredith Watson-Locklear, an OB-GYN with Orlando Health Physician Associates.
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Orlando Health: Extraordinary Doctors. Extraordinary Care.
At Orlando Health, our team members are truly our most valuable asset. Our doctors are trusted by our patients as well as health professionals around the globe – from U.S. News & World Report and Sirius Radio interviews to the Wall Street Journal and local news stations, the Orlando Health team is busy sharing knowledge and making an impact.
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The Best Attack Plan for Recovering from a Stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term adult disability, affecting more than 795,000 Americans each year. Approximately two-thirds of stroke patients survive and require rehabilitation. Though stroke recovery can seem overwhelming, beginning rehabilitation early in the process can help you regain your strength, courage and independence.
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Putting Your Best Foot Forward: A Podiatrist’s Tips for Stronger Feet
Is there any body part more underrated than our feet? They carry the entire weight of our body every day, and yet even those of us with a regular exercise regimen might never think to give them a workout.
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The Best Exercises to Combat Knee Pain
The knee joint plays a vital role in your everyday life. It supports your body weight when you walk, run, squat, jump and perform a range of other activities. When knees hurt, life can become much more difficult. Fortunately, exercise can actually improve knee pain. Instead of allowing “bad knees” to keep you on the couch, consider some knee therapy instead.
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Staying Healthy in Your 20s: The Best Way to Protect Your Brain As You Age
If you’re in your twenties, there’s no shortage of good advice telling you what you should be doing now, when you’re young, so you can be happier when you’re older. Start saving money now, preferably in a 401(K), and you’ll be rich when you retire. Protect yourself with sunscreen when you go out in the sun and reduce the chances of skin cancer. And stop worrying what other people think about you. (It truly doesn’t matter!)