Personal injury during winter is likely to occur from performing simple activities, especially if you aren’t prepared to prevent an accident. From your back, shoulder, and neck, to joints and knees, pain and injuries in these areas are common during the winter...

Your hips play an integral role in allowing you to enjoy the activities you love. They help you walk, run, and keep your balance. When pain affects your hip, it also affects your ability to participate in everyday activities. To help you better understand some of the...

Those who have experienced knee injuries understand that it can be difficult to fit cardio and exercise into your lifestyle without suffering from knee pain. However, cardio is important to keep your heart and lungs healthy. Incorporating these low impact cardio...

Dealing with sore knees makes everyday activities an uncomfortable chore. Exercising may be the last thing you want to do, but, it may actually help to reduce the symptoms you’re experiencing. The low impact exercises below will ease you into physical activity and...

Burners and stingers are injuries to the nerves of your upper arm, at either the neck or shoulder. They often occur as a result of any sudden impact where the brachial plexus nerves are stretched or compressed. This sends waves down the nerves in your arm, often...

Living in a community where there are so many outdoor activities to participate in, it can be frustrating to observe rather than participate because of an injury or some form of pain. Some of the musculoskeletal issues that may slow us down from doing what we love can...

If you’ve been experiencing pain or loss of range of motion in your elbow, you could be suffering from elbow arthritis. Although arthritis of the elbow joint is relatively uncommon compared to arthritis of other joints in the body, this could be what you’re...

Due to the Coronavuris (COVID-19) pandemic, many elective surgeries, such as hip and knee replacements, are being postponed due to CDC’s recommendation. This is a necessary precaution to ensure proper hospital staff and resources are available to care for patients...

We have experienced record amounts of snowfall this year and if you are craving deep powder, historically February and March are the best months to ski in Utah. Spring skiing in March is especially nice for those wanting to enjoy the warmer temps, ski with the sun on...

Your hips play an integral role in allowing you to enjoy the activities you love. They help you walk, run, and keep your balance. Bad/painful hips are often the punchline of jokes about old age, but the reality of hip health is that people of all ages and lifestyles...

Knee pain is very common. However, treatment for knee pain varies depending on the diagnosis behind your knee pain. After an examination with Dr. Larson, you’ll be on your way to a diagnosis and effective treatment. If Dr. Larson recommends a knee replacement, you can...

If a joint replacement is recommended as your treatment plan, you may have quite a few questions regarding this procedure and the expected recovery. We’re here to cover what to expect following the procedure as you recover from your joint replacement.  Prepping...

Winter sports offer a fun way to get exercise during the cold months. However, if you’re not careful and properly prepared for winter sports, you may find yourself with an injury that keeps you inside or on the bench. We’re sharing some tips to properly prepare...

As we age, it’s common to experience some aches and pains in our joints. Throughout an individual’s lifetime, their knees sustain a large amount of pressure from everyday activities. This is why knee pain is a common complaint as we age. For some, exercise and...

What is Post-Traumatic Arthritis? Post-traumatic arthritis is a common form of osteoarthritis and occurs due to a physical injury of any kind to a joint. About 5.6 million people in the United States suffer from this specific kind of osteoarthritis. Today, we’ll be...

Summer is the perfect time to get out and run. However, a common overuse injury that occurs in running is called runner’s knee. What is runner’s knee? It’s a term used to describe a dull, aching pain around or behind the knee cap. This is often caused by running but...

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a varsity pro, participating in a sport increases your risk for injuries. We’re here to share some tips and tricks to decrease your risk of sports injuries so you can keep doing what you love to do.  Make sure to get a health...

Osteoarthritis and tendinitis are some of the most common diagnoses as we age. Treatments are plentiful from rest, weight loss, drugs, injections, to surgery. Orthobiologics and regenerative medicine is a new field in medicine that uses the body’s resources to treat...

Torn ACLs are a common injury often caused by sports or exercise. In recent studies, it’s predicted that around 250,000 ACL injuries occur each year in the United States. Today, we’re sharing how to prevent this injury. Once the ACL is torn, your chances of injuring...

If you’re experiencing these symptoms consistently and they’re interfering with your life, it’s time to see a doctor. Leaving this untreated can lead to permanent muscle and nerve damage. When you schedule your appointment with Dr. Larson, you can expect to receive the highest quality of care with cutting edge procedures tailored to get you back to your life with less pain.