Who doesn’t love a good night’s sleep? It doesn’t matter whether you’ve had a busy day or a relaxing day. Getting a full night of restful sleep is really important for maintaining a good mood, staying focused at work or school, and just being healthy. Sleep is when your body regenerates itself, and when we…. read more
Shoulder pain is surprisingly common, especially among athletes and other people who use their shoulders a lot of reaching and lifting. But even people who don’t use their shoulders excessively can still wind up with minor aches and pains. Fortunately, a lot of minor shoulder pain can be relieved with some simple TLC. When minor…. read more
Wave hands like clouds. Repulse monkey left and right. White crane spreads its wings. If these phrases sound familiar to you, then you’re probably a practitioner of tai chi. And if you’re not, maybe you should be — especially if you suffer from knee arthritis. Most people think of tai chi as a mindfulness exercise,…. read more
This past weekend Dr. Van Thiel travelled to Madrid, Spain to speak on hip arthroscopy, train surgeons from around the world, and collaborate with other surgeons on new developments in hip arthroscopy! Follow Dr. Van Thiel on Facebook or watch his video presentation at the conference now. Here are some pictures including one with the…. read more
“Rotator cuff” might sound like some sort of car part, but it’s actually a part of your shoulder joint — a really important part. Your rotator cuff is a collection of muscles, tendons, and ligaments that work together to help your shoulder move. The cuff also keeps the ball part of the shoulder joint inside…. read more
Chronic Knee Pain Due to Cartilage Injury: Treatment Options
Read about Jack a multi-sport athlete, who suffered from a multi-ligament tear in his knee. Read about Abigail who fell and tore her Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Life changing stories of patients healed by Dr. Geoffrey Van Thiel.
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