Dr. William Braaskma Gives Seminar on Mako SmartRobotics™

On May 9, local board-certified and dual-fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. William Braaksma of Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron spoke at a free community health seminar on Mako SmartRobotics. The seminar was held at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Port Huron, located at 800 Harker St. During this seminar, Dr. Braaksma shares the ins and outs of Mako robotic-assisted joint replacement while also sharing his experience and expertise in this state-of-the-art procedure.

Dr. William Braaksma to Speak at Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Seminar May 9

A free Mako SmartRobotics seminar on robotic knee replacement will be held on May 9 at 6 p.m., featuring local board-certified and dual-fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. William Braaksma of Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron. The seminar will be at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Port Huron, located at 800 Harker St. During this seminar, Dr. Braaksma will share the ins and outs of Mako robotic-assisted joint replacement while sharing his experience and expertise in this state-of-the-art procedure.

Are They Overtraining?

Not allowing the body adequate time to rest and recover from exercising will only make it harder to reach fitness and performance goals. Typically associated with little rest and excessive repetition, overtraining can result in injury or illness.

Here are some strategies that will help avoid overtraining:

Ice or Heat?

Ice 
Ice treatment is most commonly used for acute injuries. For a recent injury (within the last 48 hours) where swelling is a problem, you should be using an ice treatment. Ice packs can help minimize swelling around the injury, reduce bleeding into the tissues, and reduce muscle spasms and pain. Ice packs are often used after injuries such as ankle sprains.

Dr. Rajesh Makim to Host Free Seminar on Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement

Local orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rajesh Makim of Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron will be speaking at the free Mako SmartRobotics seminar on Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. The seminar will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Port Huron, located at 800 Harker St. During this seminar, Dr. Makim will offer insights on knee pain and long-term solutions as well as the advantages of Mako robotic procedures.