Joint replacement procedures like hip and knee replacements have undergone significant advancements in recent decades to improve longevity, reduce pain, and enhance surgical precision. We sat down with experienced orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Thomas to learn about the major ways this field has progressed during his career. Improved Materials and Longevity One of the biggest … read more
March is National Athletic Training Month, a time to recognize the vital role athletic trainers play in helping athletes prevent, treat and recover from injuries. At Panorama Physical Therapy, we have a deep appreciation for the partnerships our physical therapists forge with athletic trainers to provide comprehensive rehabilitative care for injured athletes. In conversations with … read more
By Justin Meyer, PT, DPT, Cert. DN. Justin serves as the physical therapist for the University of Denver Athletics, assisting in the evaluation, treatment, and management of injured athletes. In this role, he provides his expertise in orthopedics, rehabilitation, and preventative medicine, as well as the strong rapport he has cultivated with the Panorama physicians. … read more
Joint pain can be a significant challenge in daily life, leading many individuals to consider joint replacement. However, in this age of misinformation, there are several commons myths that discourage people from a procedure that could save them from decades of pain. Joint replacement expert, Dr. Joshua Shapiro, sheds light on several myths that often … read more
Your doctor may recommend hip arthroscopy if you have hip pain that has not responded to nonsurgical treatments, including rest, physical therapy, medications and injections. Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery. This means the entire procedure is completed with only two or three 1 cm incisions. This speeds the recovery time and minimizes any scarring. … read more