Studies have shown strong hamstrings may help prevent sport related injuries. Therefore, it is important for athletes to incorporate hamstring strength and endurance exercises into their physical fitness program. Simply put, hamstrings help create stability in the knee. Strong hamstrings can help reduce the stress placed on the ACL and hopefully lower the risk of a tear or other related injury. Dr. Andrew…
This Valentines Day, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta teamed up with radio station 104.7 The Fish, to bring love, support, and encouragement to children waiting for heart transplants in the Sibley Heart Center. The entire Atlanta metro area was given the charge to get their communities, classrooms, friends, and co-workers together to make Valentine cards for these brave and #HeartStrong kids….
Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of board certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician, David Hubbell, MD. starting June 1, 2015. He specializes in nonsurgical spine care and electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Hubbell’s medical journey began at a very early age as he observed his father, a retired anesthesiologist, dedicate himself to his patients and his…
The 2015 Cartersville Has Heart 5K was another great success, thanks to the efforts our local community members! This year, Cartersville Medical Center and The Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter teamed up to host a 5K at the beautiful campus of Georgia Highlands College. Proceeds were donated to the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter, a local facility that provides temporary shelter as well…
6 Core Strengthening Exercises Whether you are a novice cyclist or a seasoned rider, it is important that you have a strong core. The primary core muscles include the pelvic floor muscles, transversus abdominis, multifidus, internal and external obliques, rectus abdominis, erector spinae, and the diaphragm. The job of the core is to stabilize your spine and pelvis over the…
The start of fall, means the start of football season, which most all of us take pretty seriously! While football is one of the most popular sports played by young athletes, it leads all other sports in the number of injuries. This is due to high speeds and full contact. As kids become bigger, stronger and faster, this trend will…
Did you know that Halloween takes 5th place on the list for holidays with the highest number of ER visits? Consider these safety tips to help keep you and your family safe this Saturday. Add a piece of reflective tape to costumes and treat bags. Not only will this help improve visibility to motorists, it will help you keep track of…
Answers to the Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, P.C. Matching Game Activity Sheet Longest bone in the human body: Femur Another name for the tailbone: Coccyx Leading cause of sport related head injuries: Cycling Largest tendon in your body: Achilles Medical name for Tennis Elbow: Lateral Epicondylitis Greek word for “closely knit row”: Phalanges Bone broken in a Boxer’s Fracture: Fifth Metacarpal Neck Dr. Atwell: Plays the Guitar…
Are you preparing for an upcoming surgery? Think of your pre-op appointment as a time for collecting “puzzle pieces” of information. When the pre-op is complete, your physician and nurse will have a complete and accurate picture of your health and history. Your pre-op nurse is going to cover 5 general categories. Consider these categories before your appointment and make…
Our October 2015 Surgical Mission has been concluded and it was yet another undeniable success! This mission was a bit of an anomaly as we focused on only orthopedics. While there, we not only did Amatitlan’s first Total Hip Replacement, but also their first arthroscopy. Our ability to perform arthroscopic procedures in Amatitlan was primarily the result of the extremely…
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injuries for people ages 65 and up? Fortunately, many of these falls can be prevented. Here are some helpful safety tips from our director of Physical Therapy, Janice Zike, PT. 1. Place night-lights in hallways and bathrooms. Well-lit walkways can help reduce the risk of tripping or stumbling into items at…
Effective Monday, February 22, 2016, we are pleased to announce the addition of a nurse help desk. The nurse help desk will handle prescription refill requests and other patient care questions or issues and will be open during normal business hours. To reach the nurse help desk, call 770-386-5221 and follow the prompts to reach your provider. If you are…
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