Monthly Archives: May 2013

Healthy Living Series: Shoulder Exercises For Flexibility

Healthy Living Series: Shoulder Exercises For Flexibility

Great Shoulder Exercises for Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion An exercise program that incorporates targeted strength training exercises is ideal for people of all ages. Staying active helps people to maintain optimal body weight and is especially important to help prevent injuries and diseases and to improve overall wellbeing. Shoulder injuries are very common […]

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Shasta Ortho On “In View” Profiles Series With Larry King

Shasta Ortho On “In View” Profiles Series With Larry King

Shasta Orthopaedics’ segment from the “In View” Profiles Series with Larry King show. Redding-based Shasta Orthopaedics was featured in a segment of the In View Profiles Series with legendary television host Larry King. The original air-date of the program was Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 7am PST on the Discovery Channel. More about the In [...]
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Athlete’s Edge Series: New Research in Concussions

Athlete’s Edge Series: New Research in Concussions

Diagnosing and Treating Concussions

New Research in Concussions Leads to Revised Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment

In March, the American Academy of Neurology updated its guidelines for managing concussions. The new guidelines now emphasize treating each concussion and each patient on a case-by-case basis. This is a departure from the idea of operating under a pre-defined scale to assess the severity of the concussion. The traditional technique which uses a grading scale to determine the intensity and severity of the concussion has been replaced with guidelines that favor removing athletes from play until they can be properly evaluated by a healthcare professional.

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NorthState Health: Ankle Replacements And Treatments

On March 24, Shasta Orthopaedics appeared on NorthState Health to talk about Sports Medicine. In this segement, Dr. John Lange, who is an ankle specialist with Shasta Ortho, explains ankle replacements and treatments. To view additional segements from Shasta Ortho’s appearance on NorthState Health, please visit our YouTube Channel.

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Healthy Living Series: Hip Strengthening

Healthy Living Series: Hip Strengthening

[caption id="attachment_554" align="alignright" width="350"]Water-Based Hip Strengthening Exercises Water exercises are ideal for hip strengthening because it minimizes the impact on joints, tendons, and ligaments.[/caption]

Top Hip Strengthening Exercises

Hip strength is essential to maintaining good health and preventing hip related injuries. In addition, athletes and runners can also benefit from strengthened hips, as it provides them the vehicle to achieve maximum performance. Performing routine hip strengthening exercises throughout early adulthood can help to build stronger bone mass and reduce the risk of bone conditions such as osteoporosis in future. Regardless of age, adopting these hip strengthening exercises can lead to better overall health and reduce the risk of falls and related injuries.

Water-Based Hip Strengthening Exercises
Water exercises are ideal for hip strengthening because it minimizes the impact on joints, tendons, and ligaments. Patients experiencing hip pain can benefit from deep water running, walking, and even jumping jacks. By attaching a buoyancy belt or flotation device to the body, patients can perform these exercises safely and easily. Other water-based exercises include leg raises, knee to chest exercises, or other exercises designed to strengthen the hip abductors.

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