ORCA Orthopedic Blog

It’s not easy to exercise when your knees hurt, and there are some exercises that definitely make knee problems worse. However, knees that don’t have strong flexible muscles, ligaments and tendons are prone to injury. You may also need to exercise after knee surgery. Here are some good at-home knee exercises that don’t require any special equipment, courtesy of the Orthopedic Research Clinic of Alaska. If you have bad knees or have had surgery, check with your doctor before p

The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are getting colder. This can only mean one thing – winter is coming. During these colder months of fall you want to continue getting outdoors and exercising. Here are a few tips for running in cold weather. Gear up You’re going to want to protect your feet from cold, wet slush. So make sure your shoes are water repellant and wear warm socks. The rest of your body may stay a decent temperature since you are exercising, but wear

The heat! This summer has been crazy for the completely non-typical heat we are having, but who is loving it? I think a lot of us are, but we also need to remember that since we aren’t used to it, we need to be extra careful. Especially if you might be part of the aging crowd! The fun isn’t ruined, but careful planning is needed so that it can truly be enjoyed by all. Soaking up the all-important vitamin D during summer months is easy during the summer here. It is necessary f