by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog, Health Tip
We would like to tell you about some new equipment that our patients are loving! This device is called a “Percussion Massage Gun.” It was such a hit the first week, we decided to get another to be able to use it on a larger number of patients! This device is a form of...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog, Health Tip
As warm weather is approaching we wanted to provide you with some tips on how to prevent injury and stay safe with increased activity! Tip #1 Practice a 5-10 minute warm up that includes stretching to prepare the body for activity. This is also recommended after...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog, Shoulder
Shoulder Sprains Shoulder sprains are painful injuries that can occur from a fall or traumatic injury. If you think you may have suffered a shoulder sprain, Dr. Lawrence Li and the staff at the Orthopedic and Shoulder Center can help you. Dr. Li is a Board-Certified...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
A meniscus tear is a knee joint injury. The shock absorber of the knee is what gets damaged. The meniscus is a soft cartilage sitting between the shinbone and the thighbone, and its main function is to provide the knee joint with cushion and stability. A tear is a...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
Laser Therapy, also known as Low Level Laser Therapy or Cold Laser Therapy, uses light from a laser to provide drug free, non-invasive pain relief. The laser unit uses a light emitting diode to produce a focused beam of light at a specific wavelength. ...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
Does your teenage son play high school football? If so, the odds are high that he will sustain some kind of injury at some point during his four years of playing. Research has shown that football is the leading cause of school sports injuries across the country....
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
Injuries at work happen, nearly 43,000 people filed claims with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation in 2015, and that number is just a fraction of all work-related injuries. If you have been injured at work you may wonder what steps need to be taken. It is important to...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
In the last few years there has been an increased awareness and “buzz” surrounding getting 10,000 steps a day. 10,000 steps equates to roughly 5 miles and it may surprise you to learn how few steps you actually take a day. The average person only takes between 3 and...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog, Health Tip
“Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd…” There’s more to baseball than catchy tunes and unfortunately injuries happen. In fact, more than 414,000 Americans were treated for baseball related injuries in 2010 and over two thirds of those injuries...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
Orthopedic… Orthopaedic? You’ve probably seen this medical specialty spelled both ways. Technically both are right, Orthopedic is just a more “Americanized” version of the spelling, similar to gray and grey. Given that we are the Orthopedic & Shoulder Center, you...
