The ability to walk in a balanced, fluid motion is something that many of us take for granted. The hip joint is an essential part in creating this function. When pain and stiffness alter this ability and non-operative measures fail, I begin the discussion with my patients about total hip replacements. This surgery involves replacing the damaged hip with a properly functioning prosthetic joint, restoring the patient’s range of motion and relieving their pain. Hip Anatomy and Background The hip … [Read more...] about Wondering About a Hip Replacement?
Runner Taking Lessons from the Track to Help Others
Many students experience a range of highs and lows throughout their collegiate career, and recent Northern Arizona University graduate Ashley Taylor is no exception. A runner on the track and field team, her athletic career was a bit of a roller coaster, lurching from the thrill of early success to the agony of a deflating illness and back to the joy of redemptive triumph. She now looks to turn lessons learned from this range of experiences into a career helping others. Taylor grew up in Canada … [Read more...] about Runner Taking Lessons from the Track to Help Others
Guarding Against the Flu
Warm days, cool nights, yellow and gold leaves, black-eyed susan flowers and the flu – all signal the start of autumn in Northern Arizona. And though some of “fall’s glory” is welcomed; some is not, such as the flu. During the 2017-2018 influenza (flu) season (October to May), more than 700,000 Americans were hospitalized. Coconino County had near-record numbers of 1,106 confirmed influenza cases from October to May, peaking in early January. This number is nearly double the cases of the … [Read more...] about Guarding Against the Flu
Rent or Buy: Either Way, You’re Paying a Mortgage
Renting short-term is sometimes necessary and even beneficial, especially if your credit needs some TLC or if you are unsure where you want to live. With that being said, whether your monthly payment is going to a landlord or a mortgage company directly, you are paying someone’s mortgage. Housing in Northern Arizona is a common gripe among renters and homeowners alike, but if you are serious about your finances, you will want to own your home. It is a long-held, traditional belief that houses … [Read more...] about Rent or Buy: Either Way, You’re Paying a Mortgage
Does Physical Therapy Really Help Recovery?
If you or a loved one have suffered a stroke or traumatic injury or had surgery such as a joint replacement, you may think that medical treatment is what is needed to get you back to living the life you love. And while it is true that medical treatment can help put the pieces back together again, it is physical therapy that trains and retrains the body and mind to work together to restore and maintain physical function and mobility. Although physical therapy, commonly known as PT, has been used … [Read more...] about Does Physical Therapy Really Help Recovery?
Twin Arrows Preparing for Travel Center and Education Partnership with Navajo Students
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 20, to announce its first-class travel center at Twin Arrows Casino. In conjunction with the event, Navajo Gaming launched its first-ever Education Partnership for Navajo college students. Titled “Let’s Build the Business,” the internship program will allow 20 college-aged Navajo interns from a variety of nearby universities and colleges to actively participate in various aspects of … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Preparing for Travel Center and Education Partnership with Navajo Students
Giovale Open Deck Observatory Taking Viewers Closer to the Cosmos
Michael Beckage was 11 years old when the night sky changed his life. Peering through a high-precision telescope, he observed the golden-ringed magnificence of Saturn. The mesmerizing moment never left his heart or mind. The Seal Beach, California resident now sets up telescopes on the town’s pier to share the enchantment of the universe with neighbors and visitors. He also serves as Lowell Observatory’s advisory board chairman and is a staunch supporter of the facility’s mission to bring the … [Read more...] about Giovale Open Deck Observatory Taking Viewers Closer to the Cosmos
Higher Education Paying Off for Arizona Students
Last month, Northern Arizona University hosted the Arizona Board of Regents for in-depth discussions about Arizona’s educational attainment and NAU’s important role in shaping our state’s workforce. I want to share a recent column that ABOR Chairman Ron Shoopman published during his time in Flagstaff. His message reflects NAU’s conviction that higher education transforms our state and our economy. I am grateful for Regent Shoopman’s vision for Arizona and his commitment to NAU. Our … [Read more...] about Higher Education Paying Off for Arizona Students
Brain Gym Helping All Ages Stay Calm and Focused
Eleven-year-old Payne was experiencing some blocks with reading and math at school. He was having difficulty grasping the lessons and was struggling to focus. He had bouts of anxiety and sadness. Sixteen-year-old Aiden was in an alternative school to help him manage his academic challenges and some behavior issues. He struggled to fit into a regular classroom setting because he had difficulty focusing in class and completing tasks. Aiden’s troubles seemed to keep mounting, making him feel … [Read more...] about Brain Gym Helping All Ages Stay Calm and Focused
Antioxidant Serums Boosting Skin Health During Massage
Did you know the skin is the largest organ of the human body? Our skin is made up of everything that covers the body, including the hair and nails. The skin is also the heaviest organ, accounting for nearly 20 percent of a person’s total body weight. The skin’s primary functions are to hold our body together; to protect us from harmful elements such as the sun, cold and heat, wind, harmful substances and disease; to regulate our body temperature; and to help rid the body of toxins. For … [Read more...] about Antioxidant Serums Boosting Skin Health During Massage