by Dr. James Jastifer What Is Proprioception? Have you ever walked on an uneven surface and adjusted your footing without even thinking about it? That’s proprioception at work. Proprioception is your body’s ability to sense where it is in space and make small adjustments to maintain balance and stability. It plays a crucial role in
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Dr. James R. Jastifer Has Joined OSMC !
The foot & ankle specialist sees patients in three OSMC clinic locations: Elkhart, Goshen and Granger. ELKHART, INDIANA— The Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc. (OSMC) is pleased to announce Dr. James R. Jastifer has joined the organization. Dr. Jastifer is focused on foot and ankle sports medicine, reconstruction, replacement and lower
Read MoreA Quick, Small Cat Bite & Five Days in the Hospital
A Not-So-Great Hand Injury. Then Great Care! Berlioz, a pretty, tortoiseshell cat, does not look like a villainous character. Yet a quick, small bite from the pet landed Ellen in surgery and five days in the hospital. “I went to pick Berlioz up off the floor, I missed, then pulled her tail accidentally,” Ellen revealed.
Read MoreFalls are Preventable.
It’s National Physical Therapy Month! We’re highlighting the topic of avoiding falls. A fall can result in unwanted outcomes, including injury, loss of independence, and a decreased ability to do the things that are most important to you or a loved one. Each year, 3 million older adults ar e treated in emergency departments for
Read MoreAnterior vs. Lateral vs. Posterior Hip Replacement. What does it all mean?
Is hip pain getting in the way of your daily life? Is it hard to take your dog for a walk, mow the lawn, go to the store, or do other everyday things? If so, you might be one of the 330,000 people in the United States who will need hip replacement surgery this year to
Read MoreOSMC is Celebrating 50 Years !!
OSMC WILL CUT A RIBBON TO KICK START “THE NEXT 50 YEARS OF CARE” AND CELEBRATE THEIR 50ᵗʰ ANNIVERSARY WHAT & WHEN: The Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc., commonly known as OSMC, will hold a ribbon cutting event in front of their first clinic location and main office, 2310 California Road,
Read More25 Tips regarding Osteoporosis
Bones, Bone Health, Osteoporosis – FAQs 1. Bone is living, growing tissue that is both flexible and strong. 2. Throughout life, you are constantly losing old bone and forming new bone. 3. Osteoporosis happens when you lose too much bone, make too little of it or both. 4. Bone loss usually speeds up at midlife
Read MoreKnee Pain Doctor in Elkhart, IN
If you experience knee pain, you can sometimes find relief at home with heating pads or light stretching exercises. However, more severe situations (such as acute accidents that destroy tendons and ligaments or significant joint degeneration from arthritis, etc.) require medical care and, in some circumstances, knee surgery. If you’re experiencing knee pain every day
Read MoreAchilles Heel Pain and Treatment Options
Achilles Heel Pain: Causes, Treatment and FAQs. Are you experiencing pain or burning near your heel or on the back of your leg? Perhaps you have a limited range of motion when flexing your foot? Do you have warmth around your heel or along the tendon? Are you wondering if you should visit an orthopedic
Read MoreDr. Kyle Schultz, Orthopedic Surgeon, Joins OSMC
The Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc. (OSMC) is pleased to announce Dr. Kyle Schultz has joined the organization. Dr. Schultz is a board-eligible, fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon. He specializes in replacing knees and replacing shoulders and other joints. He also specializes in advanced arthroscopic surgery, plus ACL construction and repair,
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