Camille Clinton, MD

09/26/2025

Shoulder pain or weakness can make everyday tasks like reaching or lifting a challenge. 🏋️‍♂️ Did you know that scapular stabilization exercises can help restore strength, mobility, and control of your shoulder?

This guide highlights 13 effective exercises including pendulum stretches, prone “T/Y/I” lifts, and resistance band movements commonly used in physical therapy to improve shoulder stability.

💡 Always consult your Dr. Camille Clinton or physical therapist before starting new exercises.

Scapular stabilization exercises are used to treat shoulder injuries and ailments. Learn how shoulder exercises can improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion.

09/24/2025

Recovering from a knee replacement? 🦵 Knowing which exercises to avoid is just as important as doing the right ones. High-impact activities like running, jumping, and contact sports can put your new knee at risk. Even movements like kneeling or stairs may need caution in the early stages.

💡 Focus on low-impact exercises like swimming, cycling, or gentle stretching and always follow your surgeon or physical therapist’s guidance to protect your knee and speed up recovery.

Strengthening and stretching the muscles is an important part of your recovery from knee replacement surgery. However, some movements may do more harm than good. Learn which exercises to avoid and which to do.

09/22/2025

Struggling with shoulder pain or stiffness that just won’t go away? You might be experiencing frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis. This condition develops slowly, often making everyday tasks like reaching or lifting your arm difficult.

Physical therapy is usually the first line of treatment, helping restore motion and strength. In some cases, steroid injections or minimally invasive procedures may be recommended. Recovery can take time sometimes up to 3 years but with proper care, most people regain function and reduce pain.

The hallmark sign of frozen shoulder, also known as "adhesive capsulitis," is the inability to move your shoulder—either on your own or with the help of someone else. The condition develops in three stages.

09/17/2025

Recovering from shoulder surgery is a journey and every patient’s path looks a little different. From pain management and wound care to physical therapy and regaining mobility, knowing what to expect can make the process less overwhelming.

We found this helpful article that breaks down the phases of recovery, including tips on sleeping, dressing, diet, and when to safely return to activities like driving.

Your recovery from shoulder surgery will depend on several factors. These include your injury, type of surgery, and overall health.

09/15/2025

Knee pain when twisting can mean many different things from meniscus tears to ligament sprains to even referred pain from the hip or spine. Understanding the source is the first step toward relief and recovery.

📖 Learn more in this helpful article:

Knee pain when twisting could be related to a medial or inner knee injury, a lateral or outer knee injury, kneecap issues, or pain that is from an injury not in the knee.

09/11/2025

🇺🇸 On this Patriot Day, Dr. Camille Clinton, MD, and our team honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We remember the bravery of first responders, the resilience of survivors, and the unity of communities that rose together in the face of tragedy. Today, we reflect on the courage and strength that continues to inspire us all.

09/01/2025

💙 This Labor Day, we honor the dedication and hard work of our community. Whether you’re spending the day with family, enjoying the outdoors, or simply taking time to rest, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday.

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

08/30/2025

Tight shoulders can cause neck, back, and upper body pain and limit your daily activities. Gentle stretches like shoulder rolls, cross-arm stretches, and the cat-cow pose can help relieve tension and improve mobility.

Take care of your shoulders before discomfort worsens. Discover these 11 stretches and tips for prevention.

Tight shoulders can affect your daily life. Here are 11 stretches to help relieve tension and things you can do to prevent tightness.

08/28/2025

Knee arthritis is a common cause of joint pain, stiffness, and swelling and it can impact daily life if left unmanaged. From lifestyle changes and exercise to medications and surgical options, there are ways to manage symptoms and protect your knees for the long term.

📖 Learn more about symptoms, causes, and treatment options here:

Knee arthritis can cause symptoms of pain and swelling and is characterized by progressive wearing away of the cartilage in the joint. Treatment can include lifestyle changes, medication, and sometimes, surgery.

08/26/2025

Tracy Kosa struggled with knee pain for years, even while staying active with yoga, weightlifting, and running. After working with Dr. Camille Clinton at EvergreenHealth, Tracy underwent partial knee replacements and is now back to daily workouts pain-free.

Discover her inspiring journey and learn how partial knee replacement can help patients return to an active lifestyle:

Discover why a patient described her referral to EvergreenHealth’s Dr. Camille Clinton, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Kirkland, WA, as the “best thing ever.”

08/22/2025

If you’re feeling pain or discomfort in your shoulder while swimming, you might be experiencing swimmer’s shoulder a common overuse injury affecting 40–90% of swimmers at some point.

Learn how this condition develops, its symptoms, and what treatments from physical therapy to exercises can help you get back in the pool safely.

Swimmer's shoulder is a painful condition causing pain and loss of function in your shoulder. Learn about proper management of swimmer's shoulder.