Northwest Broward Orthopaedics Associates Provides Notice of Data Security Incident

By | February 25, 2020 | Uncategorized | Like |

Margate, Florida–Northwest Broward Orthopaedics Associates (“NWBOA”) provides orthopaedic, sports medicine, and physical therapy services to individuals. NWBOA is providing notice that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that may involve the personal and protected health information of some patients it serves. The confidentiality, privacy, and security of patient information in NWBOA’s care is one of our highest priorities,

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How to Prepare for Your Doctors Visit

By | February 5, 2020 | Uncategorized | Like |

Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Visit

Your visit with us is an important meeting that can be most effective if you plan ahead. Research shows that patients who are more involved with their care get better results.The following checklist will help you become more active in your healthcare and get the most out of each office visit.
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Post-Surgical Physical Therapy Rehabilitation

By | January 30, 2020 | Healthy Living, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized | Like |

After surgery, you want to get back to your life as quickly as possible. However, many surgeries will leave you laid up for days, weeks, or months, and it can be hard to feel like yourself again, especially when you’re still dealing with pain from your injury or your surgery. At Northwest Broward Orthopedics, we provide state-of-the-art post-surgical physical therapy.

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Tips for Lifting and Carrying Luggage

By | December 18, 2019 | Healthy Living, Uncategorized | Like |

The larger and heavier your luggage, the more at risk you are for neck, back, and shoulder injuries. Lifting and carrying bulky luggage can strain your bones, muscles, and joints. In addition, many airlines are now charging fees to check baggage–so more and more travelers are risking injury by lugging over-packed carry-on bags through the airport and lifting them into the overhead bins.

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What is a Hip Strain?

By | December 10, 2019 | Pain, Sports injury, Sprains, Uncategorized | Like |

Hip Strains

A hip strain occurs when one of the muscles supporting the hip joint is stretched beyond its limit or torn. Strains may be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of the injury. A severe strain can limit your ability to move your hip.Anyone can experience a hip strain just doing everyday tasks,
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The Foundation for a Lifetime of Bone and Joint Health

By | November 30, 2019 | Uncategorized | Like |

Active Families Are The Foundation for a Lifetime of Bone and Joint Health

We know that kids who routinely play sports, ride their bikes, and even just play outside are healthier and happier. We also know that exercise and activity during childhood, along with a nutritious diet, are critical for building strong bones and maintaining a healthy body weight—not just in childhood,
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High School Athletes & Injuries

By | October 28, 2019 | Uncategorized | Like |

Every year, millions of teenagers participate in high school sports. An injury to a high school athlete can be a significant disappointment for the teen, the family, and the coaches. The pressure to play can lead to decisions that may lead to additional injury with long-term effects. High school sports injuries can cause problems that require surgery as an adult,

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What Is a Rotator Cuff Injury and How Do You Treat It?

By | August 31, 2019 | Orthopaedics, Pain, Physical Therapy, Sports injury, Uncategorized | Like |

Rotator Cuff Tears

The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles and their tendons. These allow you to move your arm away from your body. A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain and disability among adults.  Each year, almost 2 million people in the United States visit their doctors because of a rotator cuff problem!

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