It’s the oldest problem in healthcare — patients aren’t great at following at-home care plans. Whether it’s a pamphlet or instructions from their physical therapist, it’s hard to get compliance once patients have left the appointment. This got our team at...
Measuring Your Range of Motion with PeerWell is as Accurate as the Doctor
The in-app feature you know and love—SMART™ Motion ROM from PeerWell—has been clinically validated! Of all the features inside of our app, none are as popular as our built-in SMART™ Motion Range of Motion (ROM). Since we launched SMART™ Motion ROM, thousands of...
Just got a hip replacement? Here are the 7 top FAQs from your peers.
Specializing in sports medicine and joint replacements, Dr. Nima Mehran attended the Chicago Medical School and was Chief Resident during his orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Mehran has published several scientific papers and has delivered...
Knee tingling after surgery: Explanation & recovery exercises
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Shoulder surgery recovery tips for a pain-free, active 2022
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Get those ZZZs: How to sleep and beat insomnia after surgery
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What to do before surgery — 17 tips to prep your house
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Healing foods: 7 best foods to eat for healing and surgery
Eating well after surgery Choose these 7 healing foods Avoid these 8 things We get nutrients from the food we eat. After surgery, it’s especially important to eat for nutrition, instead of for any other reason. Eat for nutrition. Now is a good time to avoid...
4 simple stretches you should interrupt your work day for
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11 natural remedies for stress from home
Take a quick walk: Walks are a great way to turn off and let go of stress. Even just a 10-minute walk has stress-reducing and positive emotion enducing benefits. Try walking for 10-30 minutes 3x/week and see if you feel any better. Do something artistic: When was the...
5 Ways to Reduce Pain without Ever Leaving the House in 2022
New year, new you? Yes, even with Omicron you can still improve your health (and pain) from home! Read on as we share 5 impactful ways to start reducing pain from home, right away. With appointments canceled, gyms closed, and general uncertainty, committing to a...
10 ways to fight pain with pounds: The surprising link between weight and pain
Like a machine, it’s important to keep our joints well-oiled, in use, and in optimal shape. Moving and exercising regularly, drinking water, eating well and maintaining a healthy BMI (a ratio of height and weight) are a few of the keys to healthy joints. Does extra...