Recognize and manage symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome with at-home tests, discover non-surgical options, and when to consider surgery with Dr. Joshua Thomas.
Category: Orthopedic Services
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Take Control of Your Arthritis: Find Relief and Live Pain-Free
No matter a person’s actual age, everyone ages at a different rate. This is chronological age vs. biological age. We all know of someone who appears to be younger or older than they really are. Haven’t you heard someone say, “I feel so old!” as their joints snap, crackle, and pop? What is arthritis? Arthritis...
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Occupational Therapy Helps Shoulder the Healing Process
Explore how occupational therapy accelerates shoulder healing. Discover specialized techniques for optimal recovery. Learn more at Glacial Ridge Health.
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Top 5 Fitness Injuries: How to Prevent and Treat Them
From top to bottom, Orthopedic Specialist, Dr. Joshua Thomas identifies the most common fitness injuries and recommends exercises to prevent and treat them.
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Orthopedic Physician Dr. Joshua Thomas Joins Glacial Ridge Health System
Glacial Ridge Health System in Glenwood, MN welcomes Dr. Joshua Thomas, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with extensive training.
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A Tale of Two Surgeries: Glacial Ridge Center for Surgical Care in Glenwood
LuAnn’s knee pain and swelling made it difficult to do anything - even walk. Marlyn’s accident, which ultimately required a total shoulder replacement, began with an annoying Asian beetle. Their experiences with Dr. Taniguchi led to active, pain-free lives again.
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The Wrist: Few Bones—Huge Impact
Such a small area of the body can make a large impact on wrist or hand fractures, injuries from falls, or a condition such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Learn more - prevention and treatment.
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New Treatments, Relief for Recent or Chronic Pain
In addition to doctors prescribing non-opioid medications for patients with chronic or new pain, therapy services takes a comprehensive approach to providing pain relief. These interventions give hope of recovery from chronic pain and are part of a program referred to as the Pain Neuroscience Education + Program.
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Shoulder Conditions: Rotator Cuff Injuries and Dislocations
Rotator cuff tears and dislocations - common conditions that can affect the shoulders - can often be treated without surgery, but if surgery is needed, it can often be done arthroscopically.
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Is Your Shoulder Ready For Summer’s (Social Distance) Activities?
By Michelle Linz, Occupational Therapy Spring is a time when golfing and fishing are a few activities that people can get out and enjoy again, but they may cause irritation or pain in the shoulder joint. Did you know that Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with a variety of issues and diagnoses involving the shoulder joint?...
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