Melissa McCoy has the unique experience of having hyaluronic acid (HA) therapy to treat arthritis twice, spaced approximately 15 years apart. After her latest round of treatments at Apple Healthcare last fall, we wanted to learn more about her experience with our regenerative medicine treatments and get a patient perspective on how those treatments have […]
A study published in the Journal of Pain Research examined the effectiveness of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections, combined with physical therapy and bracing. Patients went through an eight-week program to treat osteoarthritis (OA) in their knee, consisting of five weekly injections of HA, physical therapy to improve strength, balance and range of motion and knee […]
Leoma Gilley is long time patient at Apple Healthcare group and always had a good story to tell about her latest adventure. She loves to travel all over the world, but knee pain caused by arthritis and an injury was getting in the way. Last year, she became one of our first patients to benefit […]
Aches and pains are often considered an unavoidable by-product of aging. No one can stop or reverse the progression of time, but that doesn’t mean you should automatically accept increased pain and decreased mobility from conditions like Osteoarthritis (OA). How Osteoarthritis Occurs As you age, cartilage between the joints can begin to deteriorate. Cartilage is […]
Healing can take a long time, especially if you have a torn tendon or cartilage. What if there were a way to make it go faster? PRP is part of our protocol for helping people with osteoarthritis, but it has also been used by some of sports’ biggest figures—Peyton Manning, Ray Lewis, Hines Ward, Alex […]
Your knee pain is getting worse. Osteoarthritis is making walking, standing, and your ability to do the things you want to do difficult. You’ve tried rest, medication, injections, and physical therapy, and none of it has really helped. Now you’re being told that your condition has progressed to the point where you need surgery, which […]
What is HA Therapy? Hyaluronic Acid (HA) therapy, also known as viscosupplementation, is a regenerative and preventative focused treatment plan for individuals suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee and/or ankle. Could I Benefit from HA Therapy? You may be eligible for this procedure if you have have exhausted standard treatment options, such as weight control, […]
Do you have an old injury that just won’t heal? Maybe you’re dealing with chronic pain in your joints, muscles, or tendons? Our bodies have an amazing ability to heal themselves, but sometimes they shut down the healing process a little too soon to experience complete recovery. That’s where prolotherapy can make a big difference. What Is […]
The human body hosts an amazing and complex collection of chemistry that influences every aspect of our physical function and health. Every day, unseen vitamins, minerals and hormones help keep countless systems humming along with barely a thought on our part. While we may not notice when everything is functioning properly, we certainly do notice […]
You might have great posture at work. You might have great posture at play. You might have great posture all day, but what happens to your posture after the sun goes down? We all spend about a third of our time sleeping, and for most of us nighttime is also the longest time period we […]
