Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of SWFL

01/28/2026

Taking vitamin D daily can support bone strength, muscle function, and balance. 🦴💪✨

A daily vitamin D supplement can support bone strength, muscle function, and balance—especially in people who are vitamin D deficient.

01/26/2026

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a treatment that can reverse cartilage loss in aging joints and even prevent arthritis after knee injuries.

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a treatment that can reverse cartilage loss in aging joints and even prevent arthritis after knee injuries. By blocking a protein linked to aging, the therapy restored healthy, shock-absorbing cartilage in old mice and injured joints, dramatically impr...

01/23/2026

01/23/2026

When paired with physical therapy and resistance exercise, creatine supplementation may help reduce pain, improve strength, and enhance functional outcomes for folks with knee osteoarthritis.

It does so much more than help you build muscle.

01/22/2026

Women can lose up to 20 percent of their bone density in the first five to seven years after menopause. You can reduce this by taking vitamin D, eating more protein and strength training.

No costly gadgets required—just some time and common-sense moves backed by science.

01/16/2026

Movement is medicine ✨ Exercise is one of the most effective treatments for chronic, disabling joint conditions such as osteoarthritis.

Stiff knees, aching hips, and the slow grind of chronic joint pain are often accepted as an unavoidable part of getting older.

01/16/2026

Research shows that some of the most common medications among people 50 and over can lead to what’s known as medication-induced osteoporosis, and even an increased risk of fractures.

Bone loss becomes more common as you age, and several drugs can contribute to the risk

01/10/2026

The research team identified clear intervention targets for treating osteoporosis, aiding in the development of drugs that simulate the benefits of exercise. This provides the potential for targeted treatments for vulnerable groups, such as those who are bedridden or have limited mobility, offering benefits comparable to those of physical activity.

Scientists uncovered how the protein Piezo1 translates physical activity into stronger bones, offering a path to exercise-mimicking therapies. Scientists from the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) have identified a

01/09/2026

The atmospheric shifts that lower the temperature and air pressure can also affect the tissues and fluids in sensitive joints. 🌧️❄️

The atmospheric shifts that lower the temperature and air pressure can also affect the tissues and fluids in sensitive joints.

01/01/2026

Wishing You a Happy & Healthy New Year from Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of SWFL!

✨2026✨

12/31/2025

Hyaluronic acid is used in joint supplements and injections to relieve pain and improve mobility by lubricating and cushioning the joints.

Hyaluronic acid supplements are used to relieve arthritis pain but may also have antiaging effects that improve skin quality and reduce wrinkles.