Men’s Health Week: Prioritizing Orthopedic Health
Men’s Health Week is a crucial time to highlight the unique health challenges faced by men and emphasize the importance of regular check-ups and proactive health measures. At South Island …
Awareness Month
Celebrating Family Health and Fitness Day at South Island Orthopedics
June 8th marks Family Health and Fitness Day, a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting the importance of family involvement in physical activity and healthy living. At South Island Orthopedics, we …
Autism Awareness Month 2023: The Connection Between Autism and Orthopedic Health
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are the most common developmental disabilities, affecting 1 in 44 children. April marks World Autism Month, also called Autism Acceptance Month by the Autism Society. This …
Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month with South Island Orthopedics
If you have an injury or a condition that affects your muscles, bones, or joints, there’s a good chance physical therapy will be part of your treatment and recovery plan. …
Avoid Back-to-School Month Sports Injuries (In 7 Steps)
Back-to-school month for most schools is in September. As school and club sports return, many student-athletes are gearing up for a new season. But, with a long absence from organized …
Kids Get Arthritis Too: July Is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis is most commonly considered an older person’s disease. And with good reason: The majority of arthritis patients are adults with osteoarthritis, the type of disease associated with wear and …
June is Scoliosis Awareness Month: Get the Facts
Scoliosis is a common condition, affecting between six and nine million people in the United States alone. Although it can affect anyone of any age, most new diagnoses are among …
Arthritis Awareness Month 2021
May marks Arthritis Awareness Month 2021. It’s an opportune time to learn more about different types of arthritis, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Currently, while certain treatments help reduce the side …