One of the most common reasons that patients come to Tulsa Bone & Joint is related to injuries that occurred right in their own home. Whether they fell in the shower or tripped over LEGOS and twisted an ankle, many of the injuries that occur in the home could have been avoided. Here are a […]
New Year’s Exercise Do’s and Don’ts
By Tonya Ridley, PT Many of us are hoping that 2021 brings us lots of positive change. Maybe you decided that to create change and positivity you need to be healthier in both mind and body. The good news is a consistent exercise routine can happen right at home with little to no exercise equipment. […]
4 Ways to Prevent Falls
By Dan Skierski, PT, DPT, Clinic Lead, Tulsa Bone & Joint Sand Springs October is National Physical Therapy month, so I decided to address one of the top issues therapists face in the daily lives of our patients: the risk of falling. Many of our patients fit into one of two categories. One, they are […]
Pediatric Playground Tips: How to Keep Your Kids Safe
By Caleb Nunley, MD We are fortunate in the Tulsa area to have The Gathering Place and multiple other fun parks. Unfortunately, though, in orthopedics, we see multiple playground injuries. I thought it might be helpful to share some tips on playground safety in hopes of avoiding and preventing some of the most common injuries. […]
Stay Injury-Free this Fourth of July!
Hometown parades and backyard barbeques are a couple of festive ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, but fireworks seem to be the most popular ritual. While taking part in the celebratory traditions, it’s important to take precaution when near fireworks to avoid injuries to the fingers, hands, arms and even face. The American Academy […]
