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Have you been told that exercise can only make your arthritis worse? The truth is, the right movement can actually reduce your pain. Here’s how to stay active without hurting your joints.

Ready to stay ahead of joint pain before it even starts? Here’s our how-to guide for maintaining your joint health. 

Wondering what life is really like after a knee replacement? Here’s what recovery looks like and how your new knee can help you move with confidence again.

Stiff, achy joints holding you back? Here’s how simple stretching can reduce pain, improve mobility, and help your joints move more comfortably again. 

Starting a new workout routine this year? Here’s how to build strength, avoid injury, and actually stick with it long-term.

Is chronic joint pain stealing your holiday joy? Here’s how to know if a joint replacement might be the life-changing gift your body truly needs.

Don’t let joint pain slow you down this holiday season. Learn simple, effective ways to stay comfortable, active, and pain-free all winter long.

Sports season is here, but so are the injuries. Keep reading to learn the five most common injuries and how to prevent them so you can stay in the game all season long.

Getting a new joint soon? Preparation is the key to a smooth recovery. Learn the simple steps that make surgery day much easier.

Tired of joint pain slowing you down? Discover how PRP therapy could be the natural, game-changing relief your joints have been waiting for. 

Is knee pain holding you back? Discover how hyaluronic acid injections can restore mobility, reduce stiffness, and help you move with ease.

If you’re living with chronic hip pain, you might be wondering if you’re a candidate for hip replacement. While age used to be a deciding factor, today’s technology and surgical options make it possible for younger people to benefit too.

Knee replacement offers long-term relief for arthritis. It progresses through 3 phases: managing pain and swelling, regaining motion, and building strength. Full recovery can take up to a year, with most returning to full activity by 3 months.

Activity level increases in most cases after a joint replacement surgery. Functional activity is likely to increase even in older heavier patients. Sports activity is likely to increase in younger patients.

Hip pain and knee pain is commonly treated with various orthopedic shots. Patients often have anxiety about getting the shot. At Integrity Orthopedics, we use local anesthetics to numb the joint prior to intra-articular injection, making it pain free.

Big news happening at Integrity this week. We're excited to introduce Kristen and Will Classen as our new physical therapists. Their skill set will complete our comprehensive treatment program. Schedule an appointment today by calling 832-755-5766.

Severe obesity is associated with increased incidence of osteoarthritis and complications following joint replacement. Unfortunately, 2/3 patients who have severe obesity and arthritis do not perceive their health as compromised. Sounds challenging?

Internet is filled with claims about robotic assisted hip and knee arthroplasty, but is it evidence based? Do we have strong data to support increased cost and surgical time to use a robot in every case?

To assure proper recovery and prevent dislocation of the prosthesis, you may be asked to take special precautions when sitting, bending, or sleeping. These precautions depend on approach (anterior vs posterior). They vary from patient to patient.

JJ is a friend who faced the deadliest cancer (same cancer that killed my father) and beat the odds without conventional chemo by changing his lifestyle, what he eats, how he eats and supplements. He started a movement in Europe. I hope it catches on!

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