New Year’s resolutions are filled with thoughts of getting in shape and improving our health, yet without proper preparation and realistic goal setting, many of these worthy aspirations will fall by the wayside rather quickly. There are a few reasons these plans fail, with the most common being impatience.  As the old saying goes, “patience is a virtue,” and that those time-honored words ring true when dealing with lifestyle changes. Additionally, many people stop exercising due to lack of progress or injuries, yet there are a variety of ways to ensure success.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gary Brazina offers 10 tips every skier should know before hitting the slopes this winter.

In fitness today, strengthening the core” is a hot topic. What most people don’t realize is that the core is more than just abdominal muscles.  It is a combination of static and dynamic stabilizers of the lower back, pelvis and hip joints that work together to restrict or produce movements of these segments.  Understanding how the core is structured will give you better insight into preventing back injuries and alleviating lower back pain.

Dr. Katrina Vlachos, a board certified physiatrist specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal ailments, discusses the benefits of PRP and who may be a good candidate for this alternative therapy to treat chronic tendonitis and other musculoskeletal injuries.

Helping patients restore function and improve the quality of their life is a hallmark of the multi-disciplinary care at D.I.S.C.  Learn how Dr. Katrina Vlachos, a conservative orthopedic care specialist provides an array of non-surgical and alternative treatments for a variety of ailments and injuries to the musculoskeletal system.