Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Expanding! As our office continues to grow we are thrilled to announce we are opening a fourth location to serve the Moore County community. This new office is located in Pinehurst at 40 Aviemore Dr and opens in January 2022. At Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our […]
At Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we are proud to offer the direct anterior approach (DAA) for hip replacements. The DAA to the hip is a surgical exposure that places a small incision on the front side of the hip instead of the side or back. Although this approach was initially described decades ago, […]
Joint replacement surgery can help you get back to an active life and reduce pain you’ve had leading up to your procedure. While the procedure is extremely important and helpful, your care does not end there. Physical therapy can help ensure a successful joint replacement that lasts. Learn more by calling us at Cape Fear […]
Inadequately warming-up, using poor form or practicing poor training methods, and not being conditioned are a few of the causes of sports injuries. Sports injuries have sidelined many athletes for games, seasons, and even ended careers. The process of healing from sports injuries often includes physical rehabilitation. Physical therapy helps to rebuild strength and movement […]
According to the CDC, 23% of all adults, or more than 54 million people, have a form of arthritis, and this number is expected to rise to more than 78 million by 2040. Whether your joint pain is from an injury or arthritis, the goal is to get back to pain-free movement. At Cape Fear […]
Think of your favorite exercise or sporting activity. You’ve done it for years and lately you’re experiencing a nagging pain in your hip that is making it difficult. You choose to switch to something less intense; however, the pain grows so bad that you give up your activity and instead decide to swim or walk. […]
Winter means cold temperatures, snowstorms, and fun winter sports for millions of people. For most winter sports, proper and well-fitting equipment, good physical conditioning, common sense, and good sportsmanship can help eliminate many injuries. More than 440,000 people were treated at hospitals, doctor’s offices, and emergency rooms for winter sports-related injuries in 2019 (Consumer Product […]
Participating in physical activities always involves the risk of injury, but there are some simple tips that can help prevent many of them. Even obvious things like properly warming up are sometimes neglected. It only takes one time to suffer a debilitating and painful injury like Achilles tendonitis or a sprained ankle. Foot and ankle […]
Spine health is a top health concern for many of us. Your spine may be distorted or damaged from improper sitting, standing, or slouching. Don’t worry! There are many healthy habits you can practice to keep your spine healthy naturally at home. Continue reading to learn some simple tips that can keep your spine strong […]
