Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of SWFL

Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of SWFL Drs. Todd Atkinson and Thomas LaPorta are fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons. New patients are welcome and can usually be seen quickly.

At Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of SWFL we are committed to excellence. Our medical team strives to stay at the forefront of orthopedic care and our friendly staff puts patient needs above all else. Call our Fort Myers or Cape Coral office today 239-482-8788

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11/27/2025

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Portable electrical stimulation devices offer a promising approach, with early studies showing they can stimulate osteob...
11/26/2025

Portable electrical stimulation devices offer a promising approach, with early studies showing they can stimulate osteoblast proliferation. ✨🦴✨

A portable electrical stimulation device increased bone mineral content and bone area over 10 weeks.

Researchers analyzed studies including over 7,000 runners and 6,900 non-runners and found that runners had a lower preva...
11/25/2025

Researchers analyzed studies including over 7,000 runners and 6,900 non-runners and found that runners had a lower prevalence of knee pain.

If the fear of joint pain or injury is keeping you from a jog or your 5K goals, never fear. Our experts have answers.

Focus on including adequate amounts of nutrient-dense whole foods rich in calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, phosphorus, vit...
11/21/2025

Focus on including adequate amounts of nutrient-dense whole foods rich in calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin K, protein, and polyphenols. These nutrients are essential for bone mineralization, strength, and maintenance.

Some of these may surprise you.

While the damage can’t be reversed, new research offers promising ways to mitigate the pain and perhaps even slow the di...
11/19/2025

While the damage can’t be reversed, new research offers promising ways to mitigate the pain and perhaps even slow the disease’s progress by targeting what drives it β€” things like body weight and mechanical load.

Although joint damage is permanent, new research suggests promising ways to ease knee arthritis pain and possibly slow its progression.

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11/14/2025

While vegetables don't contain collagen, many provide the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants your body needs to make it. Adding these collagen-supporting vegetables to your meals can help keep your skin firm and your joints healthy. πŸ…πŸ₯¦πŸ₯•πŸ«œ

Vegetables rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals can support natural collagen production, promoting stronger, healthier skin and joints.

Incorporating resistance training such as squats, lunges, push-ups and weight-bearing exercises helps preserve bone dens...
11/13/2025

Incorporating resistance training such as squats, lunges, push-ups and weight-bearing exercises helps preserve bone density and strength.

But only these specific types of exercise will strengthen your skeleton

Are your joints feeling a little creaky? These research-backed joint supplements may help ease pain and stiffness
11/13/2025

Are your joints feeling a little creaky? These research-backed joint supplements may help ease pain and stiffness

Men can lose bone density at nearly the same rate as women.
11/07/2025

Men can lose bone density at nearly the same rate as women.

Men are rarely screened for osteoporosis. But a remote, nurse-led program uncovered bone loss in high-risk men similar to rates seen in women.

Exercise is one of the most effective treatments for chronic, disabling joint conditions such as osteoarthritis.
11/05/2025

Exercise is one of the most effective treatments for chronic, disabling joint conditions such as osteoarthritis.

Stiff knees, aching hips and the slow grind of chronic joint pain are often accepted as an unavoidable part of getting older.

10/31/2025

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Osteoporosis is a complicated condition, but there are a few things you can do to lower your risk of developing it.
10/31/2025

Osteoporosis is a complicated condition, but there are a few things you can do to lower your risk of developing it.

Doctors who treat osteoporosis explain the early warning signs of the disease, plus what to do next.

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