Sports Injury Treatment

FREE Lecture For Leg Pain Treatment

FREE Lecture For Leg Pain Treatment

Redding Pain Injury Treatments“Coffee With A Doctor” Free Lecture Series

Lecture 2: “Overcoming Leg Pain: The Latest Insights and Treatments for Leg Problems” presented by Eric Jenkinson, M.D.

Do you experience leg pain from an injury that just won’t go away? Does your pain keep you from your normal activities or an exercise routine?

Join us on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at 5:30p.m. at Shasta Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine as leading orthopaedic physician Dr. Eric Jenkinson presents “Overcoming Leg Pain: The Latest Insights and Treatments for Leg Problems”. At this free event, Dr. Jenkinson will discuss everything you need to know about leg injuries – different types and how to treat them. Learn about the newest, state-of-the-art treatments for leg pain to help you heal and get you back to doing what you love. He will take questions at the end of the lecture.

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Are You Ready To Address Knee Pain?

Are You Ready To Address Knee Pain?

Come to a FREE Knee Pain Seminar with Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Schwartz Take Back Your Life! We are proud to introduce Navia, a robotics assisted partial knee replacement system now offered at Shasta Regional Medical Center. With precision of robotics in the surgeons hands, this new procedure provides an alternative to total knee replacement that […]

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Welcome Dr. Miles!

Welcome Dr. Miles!

Shasta Otho welcomes Hip, Knee and Shoulder Surgeon, Dr. Troy Miles Shasta Ortho is excited to welcome Red Bluff native Dr. Miles as the group’s hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgeon specializing in arthritic and diseased joints. A former varsity athlete at Red Bluff High School, where he played football and soccer, Dr. Miles recently […]

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Shasta College Football Coach’s Recovery Journey

Shasta College Football Coach’s Recovery Journey

For Ben Weaver, football has been a major focus for most of his life. In fact, he calls himself a “Football Nerd”. As a kid he loved to toss the ball around with his siblings, he played in high school and college and even played on a semi-pro team while working at his current job […]

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Fall Sports Seasons!

Fall Sports Seasons!

August Means Back to School and Fall Sports Seasons for Young Athletes Summer is winding down and for many of the North State’s young people that means a return to school and participation in fall sports such as football, volleyball, cross country, swimming, soccer and more. As the sports medicine provider for both Shasta College […]

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Anderson Silva Leg Injury And Return

Anderson Silva Leg Injury And Return

For those unfamiliar, Anderson Silva is a UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship, the largest mixed martial arts organization in the world) fighter who is recognized as one of the greatest middleweight champions of the sport (Silva was undefeated with 14 wins prior to his first fight with Chris Wiedman. Note the injury occurred in his 2nd fight with Wiedman).

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Irene’s Story: Back In The Saddle After A Shoulder Injury

Irene’s Story: Back In The Saddle After A Shoulder Injury

A fascinating sport that originated in Northern California in 1955, endurance horseback riding includes covering either 50 or 100 miles in a 24-hour period. In 2012, Shasta County resident Irene Burnett faced the terrifying possibility that her 20-plus years of enjoying this sport would end due to a shoulder injury. But with the help of […]

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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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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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NorthState Health: Knee Injuries And Knee Replacements

On March 24, Shasta Orthopaedics appeared on NorthState Health to talk about Sports Medicine. In this segement, Dr. Paul Schwartz discusses knee injuries and replacements, and offers some statistics on the occurences of knee injuries. To view additional segements from Shasta Ortho’s appearance on NorthState Health, please visit our YouTube Channel.

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