by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
Laser Therapy, also known as Low Level Laser Therapy or Cold Laser Therapy, uses light from a laser to provide drug free, non-invasive pain relief. The laser unit uses a light emitting diode to produce a focused beam of light at a specific wavelength. ...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
Does your teenage son play high school football? If so, the odds are high that he will sustain some kind of injury at some point during his four years of playing. Research has shown that football is the leading cause of school sports injuries across the country....
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
Injuries at work happen, nearly 43,000 people filed claims with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation in 2015, and that number is just a fraction of all work-related injuries. If you have been injured at work you may wonder what steps need to be taken. It is important to...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
In the last few years there has been an increased awareness and “buzz” surrounding getting 10,000 steps a day. 10,000 steps equates to roughly 5 miles and it may surprise you to learn how few steps you actually take a day. The average person only takes between 3 and...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog, Health Tip
“Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd…” There’s more to baseball than catchy tunes and unfortunately injuries happen. In fact, more than 414,000 Americans were treated for baseball related injuries in 2010 and over two thirds of those injuries...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
Orthopedic… Orthopaedic? You’ve probably seen this medical specialty spelled both ways. Technically both are right, Orthopedic is just a more “Americanized” version of the spelling, similar to gray and grey. Given that we are the Orthopedic & Shoulder Center, you...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
Each year cold weather strikes, and with it comes inevitable winter injuries. Common orthopedic injuries due to cold weather can be attributed to falling on ice or snow, shoveling snow, or other winter activities. While injuries aren’t always able to be avoided, it...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
Basketball is an increasingly popular sport with over 26 million Americans playing a year. If you like to “take it to the hoop”, this post is for you. From ankle sprains to hand injuries, basketball can be a dangerous sport and if you find yourself with an...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
It’s easy to get caught up in all of the excitement surrounding the holidays, but Dr. Lawrence Li and the rest of the staff at Orthopedic & Shoulder Center would like to remind you to stay safe this holiday season! Here are a few tips for you to keep in...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
Common Orthopedic Football Injuries It’s finally August which means that all of you football fanatics out there are counting down the days until you will be watching a game (or playing) under those Friday night lights. For all of the excitement surrounding football...
