When a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee leaves you with constant pain and unable to enjoy your normal physical activities, you need ACL surgery. Your doctor did a great job diagnosing your condition and explaining the surgery to fix your ACL. However, you have questions about your recovery. Can you ride a […]
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You love skiing and snowboarding, the feel of the wind in your hair, and the feel of skis sliding over the snow as you travel down the mountain. Most recreational skiers hit speeds between 10 and 20 miles per hour, while snowboarders can hit an average speed of around 25 miles per hour. If you
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Recovering from an injury can take several weeks, months, or longer, and spending just the right amount of time working with a physical therapist can shorten this process and improve your likelihood of reaching a full recovery. Your physical therapist will work with you to determine how often should you go to physical therapy, how
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Altitude sickness can affect anyone traveling to high-altitude regions, causing debilitating symptoms that make it hard to function. Recognizing these symptoms gives you the chance to fight back against them. If you’re planning a trip to a mountainous region, learn the symptoms of altitude sickness and how to treat them before you arrive. What Causes
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winter sports like skiing and snowboarding are an exhilarating way to enjoy the colder months. However, like any physical activity, they come with their own set of risks and injuries. One injury many skiers and snowboarders experience—though often overlooked—is Skier’s Thumb. Understanding this injury, its symptoms, treatment options, and how to avoid it can help
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You want to live a long and healthy life, and this means taking care of your health. You need wellness checks with your primary care physician, no matter how old you are. One thing your healthcare provider might suggest is that you have blood work done. But “how often to get blood work done” is
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One of the most common winter sports is skiing, which many people enjoy. While skiing offers great exercise and lots of fun with friends and family, it also has the potential to cause injuries. Before you tackle skiing this season, MPH shares the most common injuries, how to treat them, and why you should use
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Is the only time you consider visiting a medical professional at Middle Park Health when you are experiencing severe pain, such as a broken bone, or an issue you can’t ignore? It’s normal to experience some symptoms and then have them disappear after a few days. However, what’s not normal is experiencing digestive issues for
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Why Having a Primary Care Physician Matters People who see their primary care provider regularly experience several health benefits. Over time, a primary care provider will become familiar with your health history, your reactions to medication, your health goals, and the details of your lifestyle. You are also more likely to receive proper screenings and
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Most of us have an image in our mind of what a heart attack looks like. This image is likely aided by what we’ve seen in movies and on television: somebody suddenly grabs the left shoulder/chest, cries out in pain, and falls to the floor. Unfortunately, Hollywood’s image of the heart attack isn’t entirely accurate.
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Middle Park Health’s Granby Campus is currently without power due to an area outage. At this time we are awaiting information on when power will be restored. We are running on generator power to essential areas of the hospital like the Emergency Department which will remain open.
Our primary and specialty clinics have preemptively cancelled morning appointments. Our registration and scheduling staff is reaching out to all patients to reschedule. Physical Therapy patients are still being seen as scheduled.
Thank you for understanding. We will post an update as soon as power is restored.
