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Knee pain can keep you from enjoying some of your favorite activities. Playing with grand kids may become more difficult as will walking short distances or playing golf. If you have arthritis, cartilage damage, "bone on bone" tendinitis, bursitis, or hear crunching and popping sounds, a new treatment may eliminate your knee pain and help restore normal function. Come hear Dr. Orta, D.C., speak on this technology.

Join us for an insightful community talk delving into the evolution of pain management in total joint arthroplasty. From historical approaches to modern advancements, we will explore the journey of pain control, examining past practices, current methodologies, and future prospects. Discover the transformative impact of innovative techniques and emerging technologies on patient outcomes, rehabilitation, and quality of life. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply curious about medical progress, this talk promises to illuminate the past, present, and future of pain control total joint arthroplasty.

More than 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy, a problem caused by damage to the nerves that supply your arms and legs.

This painful condition interferes with your body's ability to transmit messages to your muscles, skin, joints, or internal organs. If left ignored or mistreated, neuropathy can lead to irreversible health conditions.

Learn the differences between Primary Care, Urgent Care, and the ER.  Find out the advantages and disadvantages of each level of care and how to make that decision of where to go with confidence.

Do you have arthritis, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis? Come join us for joint specific related exercises done in the warm water of the Ranch indoor pool. The exercises are approved by the Arthritis Foundation for an aquatic workout and each participant will get a handout of the 65 exercises used during the class. Learn how to move those painful joints through their full range of motion gently with the aid of the water. No swimming skill required as this is a shallow water class.

Note: Students need to bring a bathing suit, change of clothes and towel for class. This class is being held at The Ranch Fitness Center & Spa.

 

Do you suffer from Arthritis? Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes swelling and pain that can range from mild to excruciating. Although more than two hundred diseases are classified under the name "arthritis" most arthritic conditions fall into one of two categories: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

The pain and inflammation occur when the cartilage that protects the bones from rubbing against each other wears down. Some of the symptoms are morning stiffness, painful, swollen joints fatigue, weakness and so many more. Come hear Dr Pedro Orta, D.C. discuss these diseases. Learn the root causes and natural treatments so you can start feeling better.

Explore comprehensive knee health solutions with our orthopedic sports team in this enlightening talk. We will cover a spectrum of options, from non-surgical approaches to surgical interventions, along with the crucial rehab component. Whether you are seeking preventative measures, exploring treatment options, or focusing on rehabilitation post-injury, join us to gain invaluable insights into optimizing knee health. Empower yourself with knowledge and strategies to keep your knees strong, resilient, and ready for whatever life throws your way.

This presentation will be given by the sports team: Dr. Michael Moser, Christian Reintgen, Michael Seth Smith, and Bryan Prine.

 

Learn more about new advancements in Alzheimer’s treatments. This program will provide an overview on:
» How these drugs were designed to work
» Who may be a candidate for treatment
» Potential benefits and side effects
» Availability and pathways for access
» Alzheimer’s Association resources

Step into “Joint Endeavor,” a themed community event tailored for our active retirement community. Uncover the power of our expert team – the skilled surgeon, detail-oriented surgery scheduler, compassionate nurse navigator, and dedicated physical therapist. Explore the unified approach to hip and knee reconstruction, where teamwork ensures a seamless journey from surgery to recovery. “Joint Endeavor” is your ticket to understanding the collaborative efforts that lead to optimal outcomes. Join us for an engaging discussion, gain insights, and discover how our themed approach paves the way to a revitalized and pain-free life with improved joint mobility.


 

Learn about the aging foot and what you can do to help. Review common feet issues with aging and what a podiatrist can do to help. Problems include diabetes, arthritis, bunions, hammertoes, fungus, ulcers, etc.

Do you take thyroid hormones, yet still suffer from fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, depression, or other hypothyroid symptoms? Are your symptoms steadily worsening while your blood tests stay the same? Do your symptoms go untreated because your lab tests are normal? Come hear Dr Pedro A Orta, D.C. share on this disease and how to help you understand what your body is going through and how to help to feel better.

If you are over the age of 30 and have rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder or arthritis, there could be hope. Low level laser therapy, or cold laser, has helped patients increase shoulder strength, improve motion and eliminate shoulder pain. Cold laser therapy has been tested for 40 years, and has been shown to aid in damaged tissue regeneration, decrease inflammation, relieve pain and boost the immune system. Dr. Pedro A. Orta, D.C., will discuss this technology and how it may help you.

Incredible advancements are being made every day to improve the accuracy of screenings and to detect lung cancer in its earliest stages, leading to better patient outcomes. Join AdventHealth and learn more about the newest screening technologies, and how you can reduce your risk factors through lifestyle changes.

Plantar faciitis is a common cause of heel and foot pain in adults. The classic symptoms include heel pain that is usually most severe first thing in the morning. This condition is characterized by inflammation at the insertion point of the plantar fascia on the heel bone. Come learn more about symptoms and solutions for pain with Dr. Pedro Orta.

Insomnia is a common and often chronic complaint in clinical settings. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that 69 million Americans report chronic insomnia and 150 million report occasional insomnia in any given year. Many resort to drugs that are often habit forming and have detrimental side effects, but this is not necessary. There are many natural therapies that can relieve insomnia and/or correct the underlying cause so that you can get a good night's rest again. Come listen to Dr. Pedro A. Orta ,a holistic Chiropractic Physician, lecture on this most important topic.

Robot-assisted surgery helps surgeons perform complicated and delicate procedures with more precision, control, and flexibility than traditional techniques allow. Join AdventHealth to hear from one of their expert surgeons as they describe the advances in technology for robot-assisted surgical procedures.