Run Smart: Preventing and Treating IT Band Syndrome
July 25, 2024
Calling all runners! It’s summertime– a great time of year for getting off the indoor track or treadmill and onto
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5 Tips to Prevent ACL Injury During Winter Sports
February 17, 2023
Exercise has several health benefits, both physical and mental. At Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, we see a clear link between
Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement: What Level of Activity Can I Expect?
October 27, 2022
Knee replacement (knee arthroplasty) and hip replacement (hip arthroplasty) are two total joint replacement options to relieve pain and improve
Keeping Knee Cartilage Healthy in Winter: Avoiding Winter Slips and Falls
January 18, 2022
Many people know the importance of keeping active to build strong muscles and bones. Exercise also plays an important role
What to Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery
December 30, 2020
At the advice of your physician, after much consideration and a struggle through stiffness, swelling, and knee pain, it’s time
In the Patient’s Shoes: My ACL Reconstruction Journey as a Physical Therapist Part 3: Returning to Sports
May 28, 2020
My name is Erik Kust and I am an orthopedic clinician at the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin. I have countless
6 Tips for Preventing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: AKA Runner’s Knee
April 7, 2020
It often starts as a dull ache or a “stiff” feeling in your knee. Occasionally, you may feel a strain
In the Patient’s Shoes: My ACL Reconstruction Journey as a Physical Therapist Part 2: Post-Surgical Recovery
March 26, 2020
As a Physical Therapist, after tearing my ACL and undergoing surgery, this is what it feels like to be the
In the Patient’s Shoes: My ACL Reconstruction Journey as a Physical Therapist
January 7, 2020
Erik Kust, PT, DPT, OCS My name is Erik Kust, and I am a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical