Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of SWFL

03/13/2026

03/12/2026

✨ A new study from Tulane University found that those who ate more ultra-processed foods had lower bone mineral density and a higher risk of hip fractures. ❌🌭🍔🍪

Tulane University News and Press Releases

03/10/2026

✨ Taking the stairs instead of the elevator adds the kind of weight-bearing activity that helps keep bones strong 💪🦴

How often do you choose the stairs over an escalator or escalator? If the answer is rarely, you might want to reconsider for the sake of your bones. Read on to find out why taking the stairs helps with bone density.

03/05/2026

✨ The most powerful treatment isn’t surgery or medication. It’s exercise. 💪 Movement nourishes cartilage, strengthens muscles, reduces inflammation, and even reshapes the biological processes driving joint damage.

Stiff knees and aching hips may seem like an inevitable part of aging, but experts say we’re getting osteoarthritis all wrong. Despite affecting nearly 600 million people worldwide — and potentially a billion by 2050 — the most powerful treatment isn’t surgery or medication. It’s exercise....

03/04/2026

✨ Green tea stands out as the top drink for joint health because its antioxidant EGCG helps reduce inflammation and protect cartilage from breakdown 🫖 🫖 🫖

See the best drink you can sip on for joint health, according to registered dietitians. This healthy beverage is packed with antioxidants, and also benefits your heart, more.

03/03/2026

✨ Functional strength, balance, and flexibility exercises can help maintain independence and support long-term movement as we age

These 11 expert-backed exercises can improve mobility, balance, and range of motion after 50—helping you stay strong and independent.

03/02/2026

✨ It’s never too early to prioritize strong bones, and there’s a simple way to do so: jump more.

This efficient bodyweight routine can be done in three simple moves.

02/24/2026

💪🦴Calcium is crucial for strong bones at every age, and it also aids kidney function, respiration, blood clotting, and vitamin B12 absorption.

Discover 8 calcium-rich snacks you can eat for strong bones, according to registered dietitians. Healthy snacks high in calcium include roasted chickpeas, more.

02/20/2026

Studies show that squats are one of the few types of exercises that can increase bone mineral density in people who already have osteoporosis. 💪🦴✨

Squats may seem like a simple, straightforward addition to your workout — and to some extent, they are. But it’s critical to do them right, both to prevent injuries and maximize results. Here’s how.

02/19/2026

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Atkinson on your 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition!

✨Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians.

✨Castle Connolly Top Doctors are peer-nominated, and thoroughly vetted by our physician-led research team. These doctors are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills.

02/16/2026

If you’ve been wearing the same old walking shoes for years, your joints might be quietly taking a hit. 👟👟👟

Podiatrists share what happens to your joints when you walk in unsupportive shoes and provide practical tips for buying the right pair.