Remembering to Warm Up & Cool Down Can Keep You From Needing R.I.C.E or ROC
Whether you are a student athlete, weekend warrior, or just trying some new seasonal sport… make sure you stretch and warm up your muscles before you begin your activity (cooling down is also important to remember)! BEFORE: Start with a dynamic warm-up of 10-15 minutes that lengthens the muscles and warms up the joints. Jog […]
Planning a Fall Hike? Here’s How to Avoid an Injury
With autumn approaching, many people are excited to dive into fall activities. With autumn approaching, many people are excited to dive into fall activities. One of the best ways to get outdoors and soak in the fall weather is hiking—a move that is great for both your physical and mental health. Hiking is a great […]
A Holistic Approach to Orthopaedic Medicine—with Dr. Moore
“When I talk to a patient after surgery, my goal is that they are happy to have had surgery” “When I talk to a patient after surgery, my goal is that they are happy to have had surgery,” says Dr. Milan Moore, an fellowship-trained and board-certified hip and knee surgeon at OOA. In fact, […]
Are You Working From Home? Here’s How to Look after Your Body
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever are working from home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever are working from home. While working from home definitely has its benefits, it also opens the door to possible orthopaedic injuries. The good news? Many problems caused by working from home can easily […]
10 Fun Ways to Stay Active in the Pacific Northwest
There’s never been a better time to get outside and soak up nature. Fortunately, we live in a gorgeous area with almost unlimited options for adventure. From beautiful nature trails and scenic bike paths to amazing lake and ocean views, the Pacific Northwest has so much to offer. So whether you enjoy kayaking, fishing, hiking, […]
Walk With A Doc Strolls on Through the Pandemic
Last month, Dr. Borders kicked off Olympia’s own Walk With a Doc Program. The idea behind the program is to get community members of all ages moving outside. Due to the pandemic, Dr. Borders’ inaugural walk was a little different than the usual format. Undaunted by the challenge of kicking off this program during the […]
The Oly Ortho Urgent Care Comes to the Rescue
On May 10th, eight-year-old Tucker Jones was running through the sprinkler when he suddenly slipped, lurched forward, and landed on his left arm. It was obvious to his parents, Dan Jones and Kati Halmos, that Tucker was in a lot of pain and had probably sustained a significant injury. It was Mother’s Day, so it […]
State-of-the Art Scans: The New MRI Scanner is Here!
Olympia Orthopaedic Associates provides MRI scans in order to provide accurate diagnoses for a variety of conditions. An MRI is a harmless, non-invasive test that uses a strong magnetic field and radiofrequency waves to produce images of the inside of your body. The scans are very safe, and there is no radiation exposure. In early […]
Back in the Swing of Things for Our Patients
To say that we’ve gone through some strange times would be a wild understatement. Like the rest of our community, Olympic Orthopaedic Associates has ridden out the pandemic with a lot of concern and questions about what comes next. The good news is that we’re re-opened and ready to serve our patients for all their […]
You’re Invited to Get Moving with “Walk with a Doc”
with Dr. Leila Borders Dr. Leila Borders does more than talk the talk. She walks the walk, and she’s inviting the rest of the community to join her as she brings the Walk with a Doc (WWAD) program to town. Dr. Borders first came across the health initiative while working as a medical resident in Ohio, where […]