Upstate Medical University’s Swift Knee and Swift Hip program was recently highlighted for its exponential growth since implementation five years ago.
Read MoreSleep Positions to Support Your Spine
People generally keep the same position throughout the night while they sleep, so if you aren’t sleeping in a way that is supportive for your spine, you could put your body in a chronically stressful position for 7-9 hours every day! Check out Upstate Orthopedics’ SIX Tips for supporting your spine while you sleep:
Read MoreHelping You Hike Safely
Much of the beauty of living in Central New York is the proximity to numerous hiking trails, hills, and mountains. These adventures do carry some risk, so here are Upstate Orthopedics’ SIX tips to help you enjoy your time outside.
Read MoreGarden Without Creating Pain or Injury
It’s summer, and many gardens are in full bloom and producing a luscious harvest. A lot of work goes into developing, planting, and maintaining gardens, and we want to make sure your gardening hobby is nourishing your body and mind as well as the earth. 1) Warm up and stretch before you get down and
Read MoreFormer Patient Continues to Give Back
Upstate Orthopedics is proud to be the recipient of a second, generous donation from a former patient. Dr. Rajin Shahriar, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, was happy to accept the donation of 40 stuffed animals, some with braces, some with spinal fusion scars, from Hailey Rinaldi, former scoliosis patient and current community giver.
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