Parts in Motion
A body in motion must stay in motion. It’s not just a law of physics – it’s true about your health as well. No matter your age, staying active is one of the most important things you can do to keep your body healthy. Join Norton Orthopaedic Care and Sports Health specialists for upcoming free seminars about keeping your body healthy.
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Thursday, Feb. 23 - 6 to 7 p.m. - Norton Audubon Hospital
Your hips are one of your body’s largest weight-bearing joints, as well as one of the most flexible. Your hips allow you to have a wide range of motion all while supporting the weight of your body. So if there is pain in your hips, it can really slow you down! If you are experiencing hip pain, join Peter Buecker, M.D., for a free seminar and question and answer session about options for treating hip pain.
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Tuesday, Mar. 13 - 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Norton Brownsboro Cafeteria
Symptoms of orthopaedic neuromuscular disorders can affect walking and movement as well as cause pain. If you are one of the thousands of parents searching for the best treatment options for your child, join pediatric orthopaedic specialists Laura K. Jacks, M.D., and Gilbert Chan, M.D., for a free informational seminar and Q&A session about new treatment options, such as therapy, bracing, medication or surgery, that will help maximize your child’s function. The following common conditions will be discussed:
- Arthrogryposis
- Cerebral palsy
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (hereditary sensory motor neuropathy)
- Chromosome anomalies
- Down syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Schizencephaly
- Spina bifida
- Tethered cord syndrome
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Tuesday, Mar. 27 - 6 to 7 p.m. - Norton Weight Management Center
The knee is the largest joint in your body. Because it’s a complex joint with many components, the knee also is the most commonly injured joint. If you are experiencing pain in your knee, join Sam Carter, M.D., for a free seminar and question and answer session about options for treating knee pain.
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Tuesday, April 17 - 6 to 7 p.m. - Norton Hospital – Downtown
When you are living with pain in your back, it makes it difficult to do just about anything. Unfortunately back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. If you are one of the 31 million Americans experiencing back pain, join orthopaedic spine specialist Venu Vemuri, D.O., for a free seminar and Q&A session about the latest advances in treating back pain.
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Tuesday, April 24 - 6 to 7 p.m. - Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Getting dressed, cooking, writing, and driving are all activities that we take for granted. Each of these activities is only possible because of the versatility and flexibility of our hands, wrists, and elbows – unless there’s a problem with them. If you’re living with pain in your hands, wrists, or arms, join J. Kirk Grynwald, M.D., for a free seminar and question and answer session about options for treating arm and hand pain.
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Tuesday, May 15 - 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Norton Medical Plaza III – Suburban; Marshall Women's Center
Rheumatoid arthritis affects nearly 1.3 million Americans and can have some complications beyond stiff, painful and inflamed joints. However, early treatment can help manage these complications. Join rheumatologist Troy Takagishi, M.D., for a free seminar and question and answer session about options for treating rheumatoid arthritis pain.
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Tuesday, May 22 - 6 to 7 p.m. - Norton Weight Management Center
Taking a walk, getting in and out of a chair, playing sports, driving a car – these and countless other activities may be difficult and painful if you have chronic joint pain. If you are experiencing pain in your joints, you could be one of 50 million Americans living with arthritis. Join us for a free seminar and question and answer session about options for treating arthritis pain.
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