EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region welcomes Dr. Anna DeSaix, an expert doctor of podiatric medicine. She has extensive experience as a foot doctor evaluating and treating various foot conditions, from traumatic injuries to chronic pain. As a foot specialist, Dr. DeSaix opts for conservative methods to treat her patients’ foot injuries and conditions. If the diagnosis is severe...

Are you experiencing joint, muscle, or chronic pain and seeking pain-management solutions? Then you have probably heard of both cortisone injections and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. But which one is the right choice for your condition? Whether you are looking for types of injections for back pain, types of neck injections, or injections to help...

Physical therapists (PTs) are skilled and trained experts who work with patients to improve their mobility, function, strength, and quality of life. They use exercises, stretching, hands-on therapy, and specific tools and technology to help patients move and feel better. Before they can do all this, they have to evaluate symptoms and determine a cause....

Are you looking for a physical therapist to help manage your loss of function due to pain? It can be hard to know who will provide quality care. If you are not careful, you may end up with someone who is not well-qualified or experienced and could make your condition worse. It is important that...

Have you ever heard clicking or popping noises coming from your ankles? Although ankle pops when walking or ankle cracking when rotating the joint can be annoying, this is typically harmless and of zero concern. Painful popping and cracking, on the other hand, can be caused by a variety of ankle problems, which are causes...

Physical therapy looks to rehabilitate patients recovering from an injury, surgery, loss of function due to pain, and other health conditions. However, some people feel hesitant about receiving treatment because sometimes there is pain after physical therapy. The pain and discomfort felt from physical therapy can happen for many reasons, but it should not deter...

If you have been experiencing continuous back pain and discomfort, you may be on the hunt for an orthopedic spine surgeon. Or perhaps conservative treatment methods have failed to treat your cervical spine symptoms. If this sounds familiar, consulting with an experienced, skilled, and board-certified surgeon is a step in the right direction. At EmergeOrtho—Triangle...

Pain above the kneecap is quite common in young adults—females in particular. Although studies demonstrate that athletes and young women are more susceptible to experiencing anterior knee pain (pain in front of the knee), it can happen to anyone—at any time. When pain above the knee occurs, the condition is referred to as patellar tendinitis....

With the spring sports season right around the corner, now is the time to schedule your student athlete’s sports physical. Also known as preparticipation physical exams, these important doctor visits (which may be required by the school or athletic program) ensure that it’s safe for your child to play sports. Getting a sports physical in...

You have probably seen the headlines triumphantly claiming “50 is the new 30.” Many of the biggest names in entertainment have celebrated their 50th birthdays with nary a gray hair or wrinkle to show. It seems age is nothing more than a number these days, and more people than ever are committed to staying healthy...