by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog, Health Tip
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...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog, Shoulder
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...
by Dr. Lawrence Li | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
A meniscus tear is a knee joint injury. The shock absorber of the knee is what gets damaged. The meniscus is a soft cartilage sitting between the shinbone and the thighbone, and its main function is to provide the knee joint with cushion and stability. A tear is a...
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, Fracture
You took your time getting to your New Year’s Resolution, but now you’re on it — you’re going to run five miles four days a week. You basically went from zero to 100 without any baby steps. But beware, ramping up your fitness efforts too quickly can cause injuries,...
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...
