Author: Ginny Peterson

Longevity Performance Center Opens

NAPLES, Fla. (January 1, 2019) – Naples’ newest wellness center is now open. The first of its kind in Southwest Florida, Longevity Performance Center brings together…

Local orthopedic surgeon repeats in America’s top 1%

NAPLES, Fla. (May 23, 2018) – Robert J. Zehr, M.D. of the Zehr Center for Orthopaedics and Seaside Surgery Center has again been named to American Registry’s list of “America’s Most Honored Professionals…

Posterior cruciate ligament injuries

Posterior cruciate ligament injuries (PCL) are one of the less commonly injured ligaments of the knee. Understanding this injury and developing new…

Hip exercises

Hip exercises are commonly prescribed for older adults after hip injury or surgery. Even without hip problems, it’s also a good idea…

Using a cane

Using a cane is one approach to relieving joint paint from osteoarthritis. If your osteoarthritis is starting to cause more pain and…

Relieving knee pain

Relieving knee pain often requires experimenting with different approaches. It’s always best to start with the least invasive approach available. You’ll know it’s time for knee replacement when all of the other options fail to bring relief and your daily activities…

Nerves, blood vessels, and bursae

Nerves, blood vessels, and bursae all play an important role in hip joint health.

All of the nerves that travel…

Ligaments, tendons, and muscles

Ligaments, tendons, and muscles play an important role in the function of the hip. Ligaments are soft tissue…