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Common Knee Injuries And Q: What are some tips to prevent these types of injuries? arthritis and I am
Q: I have knee
A: We encourage all athletes to remain active and conditioned.
Treatments A daily regimen of exercise will help keep your joints flexible and having recurrent
your muscles strong. Stretching before activity is also essential pain and swelling. This limits my daily exercise regimen and
Whether you’re a professional athlete or just playing a game in preventing injuries. To be safe, it’s critical to have realistic ability to play golf.
of pickup in the backyard, it’s important to know how to prevent expectations and train for your sport. A: There are many treatment options for moderate to
knee injuries. Cleveland Clinic Martin Health’s orthopaedic Q: What are treatment options for these injuries? severe arthritis, including cartilage restoration procedures,
and sports medicine team provides answers to some commonly A: Mild arthritis and degenerative meniscus tears may be as well as partial and total knee replacement. Cleveland
asked questions about knee injuries and treatments. treated using rest, ice and compression or anti-inflammatory Clinic Martin Health’s orthopaedic and sports medicine
Q: What are some common knee sports injuries for medication. However, if a patient has an acute injury with team provides a comprehensive array of options for knee
any age group? a swollen, painful knee or instability during activity, the osteoarthritis and can help create a customized plan to meet
A: Injuries can be as complex as a knee dislocation with injury may require surgery to reconstruct the ligament or each patient’s activity and lifestyle goals.
multiple torn ligaments, or as common as a meniscus tear. the cartilage. Cleveland Clinic Martin Health provides Visit ccmartinhealth.org/ortho to learn more about
These injuries can occur at any age and to the recreational a wide range of minimally invasive treatment options if orthopaedic services available at Cleveland Clinic Martin
or professional athlete. reconstructive surgery is needed. Health.

senior Matters

Not Just For Seniors the year to review your financial picture and determine to-day life will look. Yes, many fantasize about escaping the
how to make your goals a reality. cubicle. But an empty calendar can be daunting and the reality
By Arati Hammond, 2. Up your savings. If you already have a solid financial of full-on retirement often turns out to be less than fulfilling.
Realtor at Keller Williams plan in place, up your comfort level by increasing your regular 1. Image your future. Do you dream about traveling or
Realty, Seniors Real Estate contributions, whether that’s adding another $5 per week or becoming an expert in an art form? Investigate your options
Specialist and Certified another $200 per month. Just get in touch with your employer and develop a loose plan about ways to weave your desires into
Luxury Home Marketing or financial institution and direct it to automatically take out your future. Then edit your desires based on your physical and
Specialist more from your account or paycheck each period. fiscal circumstances.
Fitness and diet routinely 3. Will update. Review your will and those named as 2. Work. Will you work part-time? If so, will it be in the
figure into people’s New beneficiaries on your accounts. This is especially important if same field you’re in now or do you want a complete change of
Year’s resolutions, but they you’ve had a life change, such as a new grandchild or if you’ve pace?
usually turn out to be short- divorced. 3. Boost your technology skills. Knowing how to maneuver
term commitments that are 4. End-of-life wishes. Draw up and sign a living will and your computer and smartphone can help you as you age. Plus,
abandoned quickly. designate someone to serve as your medical power of attorney. you can tap the numerous home services available to help you
Instead, consider focusing your resolutions on slowly and It will save your family grief and ensure that your end-of-life do the tasks you can’t or don’t want to do – cleaning the gutters,
steadily improving your financial future. That’s work that will wishes are respected. moving furniture, and organizing a closet. Or the skills could
pay off well beyond 2022. 5. Tax prep. Get your taxes ready early in the year, rather allow you to participate in the gig economy by becoming one
Money than screeching into your CPA’s office at the last second. It will of those who deliver services through apps like Uber.
Instead of fretting about whether you’ll have enough give your accountant more time to identify tax breaks and you’ll 4. Volunteering. What’s your passion? Animals? Kids?
money for a comfortable retirement, really take charge have more time to implement the advice. Nature conservancy? Gardening? Look to find the vast array
of your finances. Rosier Retirement of volunteer opportunities available and to narrow down your
1. Financial review. See a financial planner early in If you’re nearing retirement age, think about how your day- choices based on your interests and needs.