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Momentum

Yes, you should be strength training

April 7, 2025 Dr. Candace Mason,  Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery,  resistance training,  strength training

Dr. Candace Mason explains the importance of strength training for overall health and provides examples of how to get started.

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What is fracture-related infection? Causes, symptoms and treatment options

October 31, 2024 fracture,  infections,  Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Christopher Perkins explains the causes, symptoms and prevention of fracture-related infections (FRI).

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Healthy Habits: setting goals motivates Alyssa Spina

August 19, 2024 Healthy Habits,  Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Alyssa Spina, athletic trainer in the Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery, shares some of her healthy habits with us.

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Healthy Habits: Cycling, hiking help Dr. Douglas Dirschl stay fit

February 12, 2024 cycling,  Healthy Habits,  Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Douglas Dirschl, professor and chair of the Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery, shares some of his healthy habits with us.

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Wrist and ankle weights: do they actually work?

January 16, 2024 ankle weight,  Exercise,  Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery,  wrist weight

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Adil Ahmed offers tips for adding wrist and ankle weights to your exercise routine.

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Navigate your journey with the right shoes

June 26, 2023 foot pain,  hiking,  Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery,  shoes

Whether you take a hiking trip or explore a new city on foot, picking shoes for active travel is a personalized process that allows you

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Hip replacement patient Hector Luna break dancing - upside down with one hand on the ground holding him up while his feet kick in the air.
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Revision hip replacement gives patient a second chance

December 20, 2022 hip replacement,  Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Baylor Medicine patient Hector Luna shares a story about the surgical revision of his hip replacement and his recovery.

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlNiMWHUhbc

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