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Orthopedic Rehabilitation

We know you are anxious to get on with your active life. Still, it takes time and effort to regain strength and mobility after orthopedic surgery. You can ensure a successful recovery by following your doctor’s specific rehabilitation plans for you.…

Bone Health

Osteoporosis causes bones to become brittle and weak. If you have osteoporosis, you are more likely to break a bone – usually a hip bone – during a fall or other incident. People aged 50 and older are more at risk for these types of bone breaks,…

Knee Injuries

As the largest joints in your body, your knees help power you through a lot of activity. Unfortunately, all this activity makes your knees more vulnerable to injuries such as ligament and tendon tears. Knee Injuries …

Shoulder Injuries

Your shoulder has the greatest range of motion of all the joints in your body. For this reason, your shoulders are more vulnerable to injuries like tears when you participate in certain sports, like tennis or baseball, or have a job that requires…

Cartilage Restoration

Injuries, as well as normal wear and tear, can damage cartilage, a connective tissue at the end of bones that cushions joints and helps joints move smoothly. When cartilage breaks down, bone rubs against bone making movement difficult and painful.…

Knee Replacement

When cartilage in your knee breaks down due to severe arthritis or injury, you may experience chronic pain and have problems getting around. To help you regain a more active, pain-free life, your doctor at Blessing may recommend knee replacement…

Shoulder Replacement

Shoulder pain from arthritis can make movement painful and impedes activities like driving, eating and getting dressed. If you have shoulder pain or if you fracture your shoulder in a fall or accident, your doctor at Blessing may recommend shoulder…

Chest Pain

Chest pain is often associated with having a heart attack. Not all chest pain is life-threatening, but it is always best to seek immediate medical attention. Depending on the severity and your symptoms, you may need to call 911. This way, paramedics…

When To Contact Hospice

Families often seek out hospice care later than they could have. By waiting to call hospice, people miss out on experiencing the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits of hospice care for as long as possible. When To Contact Hospice …

Brain and Spine Tumors

Hearing that you have a brain or spine tumor can be very stressful for you and your family. Many tumors of the central nervous system (CNS), your brain and spine, are not cancerous and can be treated with surgery or radiation therapies. Brain and…