Percussion Therapy

We would like to tell you about some new equipment that our patients are loving! This device is called a “Percussion Massage Gun.” It was such a hit the first week, we decided to get another to be able to use it on a larger number of patients! This device is a form of...

Spring Health Tips

As warm weather is approaching we wanted to provide you with some tips on how to prevent injury and stay safe with increased activity! Tip #1 Practice a 5-10 minute warm up that includes stretching to prepare the body for activity. This is also recommended after...

Shoulder Sprains

Shoulder Sprains Shoulder sprains are painful injuries that can occur from a fall or traumatic injury.  If you think you may have suffered a shoulder sprain, Dr. Lawrence Li and the staff at the Orthopedic and Shoulder Center can help you.  Dr. Li is a Board-Certified...

Orthopedic Laser Therapy – An Innovative Treatment

           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. ...

Workers’ Compensation 101

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...

The Trendy 10,000: Extra Steps Can Help your Health

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...

All About Orthopedics

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...