by Val Irion, MD | Jun 1, 2022 | Val Irion, MD
Kids playing sports is great. According to Dr. Cynthia Bella, pediatric orthopedist at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, the benefits of sports participation include: Increased socialization with their peers Enhanced self-esteem Fosters a child’s...
by Val Irion, MD | Apr 1, 2022 | Val Irion, MD
We’ve all experienced it: Knees that snap when we stand up, a neck that cracks when we turn our head and ankles that pop when we rotate them. Often, joint cracking can be loud – and perhaps a little disconcerting. It is no wonder that many people think there might be...
by Val Irion, MD | Jan 1, 2022 | Val Irion, MD
New Year’s Resolutions… inevitably they usually include weight loss and ideas about starting an exercise regime. One of the best ways to get a jump on your new year’s fitness goals and weight loss is to have a healthy attitude about diet and exercise. To get the best...
by Val Irion, MD | Sep 1, 2021 | Val Irion, MD
Golf is a great game… It is one of my favorite sports. It is a terrific activity to consider as we all adjust to our new norms… it allows for social distancing, it is outdoors in a wide-open space and if you walk the greens, it’s a great opportunity to get your cardio...
by Val Irion, MD | Feb 1, 2021 | Val Irion, MD
Your knee pain or knee instability has finally gotten to the point where you made an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon and they have confirmed that you are indeed a candidate for a total knee replacement. The key word in the last sentence is CANDIDATE! Taking an...