Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD Gout is a common form of arthritis that typically affects the big toe joint; however the ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and fingers can also be affected. The problem occurs when too much uric acid remains in the blood after being processed by the kidneys. The uric acid forms into thin, spike-like… Read more »
Category: Wellness
Self-Care in the Work Place
By Cal Robinson, PsyD, MSCP This is article three in a series about self-care. In the series, we are covering the various areas in life that require self-care. I will also provide suggestions on how to create your own self-care plan. In this article, I will explain what self-care looks like in the work place… Read more »
Self-Care: Why is it important?
By Cal Robinson, PsyD This article is the second in a series about self-care, in which we will cover the various areas in life that require self-care. I will also provide suggestions on how to create your own self-care plan. Let me explain why self-care is important. Self-care refers to the activities and practices that… Read more »
April’s Community Lecture Features Dr. Cal Robinson and Mindfulness for Chronic Pain
Approaching Chronic Pain with Mindfulness Join Dr. F. Cal Robinson, PsyD, MSPC as he discusses how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one’s relationship with chronic pain, by complicating the pain experience. Mindfulness offers a way to learn how to respond to pain as one embraces the fullness of life. The overarching goal of mindfulness is… Read more »
The Role of the Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at OSC
Frederick Wintermantel III, LPTA Physical Therapy is an important part of the treatment plan for many of the Orthopaedic and Pain Management patients seen daily by the physicians at OSC. These patients may have a sports-related injury, may have been injured at work or maybe suffering from the aches and pains associated with arthritis. Whatever… Read more »
Weightlift Safely to Prevent Back Pain or Injury While Bodybuilding
by Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD Besides being an Orthopaedic Spine Specialist, I have many interests outside of the operating room. I really enjoy weightlifting and used to compete in bodybuilding events in my younger days. While bodybuilding involves committing to a specific nutrition plan with little fat intake, taking lots of protein supplements and getting… Read more »
Common Golf Injuries that Occur in the Spring
Boyd W. Haynes, III, MD Ah, springtime! The weather is warmer, the sun is shining and everything is in bloom. After being cooped up inside for the several months of cold winter weather we experience every year, Tidewater residents can be expected to head outdoors and start being active again. Unfortunately, as a Sports Medicine… Read more »
Self-Care: What is it?
“Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve others from an empty vessel.” – Eleanor Brown This is the first article in a series about self-care. In the series, we will cover the various areas in life that require self-care. I will also provide suggestions on how to create your own self-care plan. In this article,… Read more »
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Pain Management
F. Cal Robinson, PsyD, MSCP We have all been told to ‘deal with it’ or ‘it is what it is, now live with it’ when discussing some issue that we find uncomfortable or hard to accept. In simplistic terms, ‘dealing with it’ is the key component of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a form of… Read more »
The Use of Antibiotics before and after Orthopaedic Surgery
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD There are hundreds of thousands of orthopaedic surgeries and millions of surgeries performed annually in the United States. Most of them result in full recovery with minimal complications. While there are many factors that play a role in a successful surgery and recovery, an important consideration is preventing infection at… Read more »