OAM is proud to announce our updated social media sites. We believe the sites give us another avenue to communicate directly with our patients, and educate and inform on a number of orthopaedic related topics. Our Facebook page allows us to connect directly with our patients and fans, providing useful information and tips regarding a [...]
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Raynaud’s Phenomenon Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
February 6, 2012 – 9:51 am
Raynaud’s phenomenon is a rare condition in which your body does not send enough blood to the fingers, toes and occasionally the tip of nose and ears, causing them to feel cold and numb and turn white or blue. Raynaud’s patients often experience episodes of vasospasm, a narrowing of the blood vessels. Vasospasm reduces the [...]
Protecting Your Back and Shoulders While Snow Shoveling
January 11, 2012 – 7:47 pm
The onset of winter brings a new form of exercise for many people – snow shoveling! Snow shoveling has to be done by most of us at some time, whether predictably or unexpectedly (such as freeing a stuck vehicle). Snow removing can take a physical toll on your body, particularly your back, shoulders and spine. [...]
