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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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FREE: Concussion Lecture At Shasta Orthopaedics

FREE: Concussion Lecture At Shasta Orthopaedics

Coaches, Trainers, Athletes and Parents of Athletes Tony Chang, M.D., fellowship trained sports medicine specialist, conducted a free community lecture on concussions. Dr. Chang provided the latest information regarding concussions, injury causes, diagnoses, treatment and management. The Event Was Held: Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 6 PM Where: Shasta Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s office located […]

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Active Kids Series: Kids Take Longer To Recover After Multiple Concussions

Active Kids Series: Kids Take Longer To Recover After Multiple Concussions

A new study suggests that children who have had a concussion previously are more likely to take longer to recover than children who experience their first concussion. Study Suggests Kids Take Longer to Recover after First Concussion The new study (“Time Interval Between Concussions and Symptom Duration”) published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in […]

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Athlete’s Edge Series: Why Are Women More At Risk For ACL Injuries

Athlete’s Edge Series: Why Are Women More At Risk For ACL Injuries

ACL Injuries In Women Women and girls are more likely to suffer from torn ACLs than their male counterparts, according to new research. An ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury involves a tear in the ligament that stabilizes the knee and joins the upper and lower leg bones. An ACL injury requires surgery to correct and […]

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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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Active Kids Series: Little League Injuries

Active Kids Series: Little League Injuries

[caption id="attachment_546" align="alignright" width="350"]Preventing, Diagnosing, and Treating Classic Little League Injuries Knowing the indicators that you should watch for to identify a problem is crucial.[/caption]

Preventing, Diagnosing, and Treating Classic Little League Injuries

Children that play little league baseball are susceptible to orthopedic injuries in the elbow and shoulder. Throwing a baseball can put enormous strain and stress on the throwing arm, and in developing children and young adults, excessive stress can result in lasting injuries if left untreated.

In adults, the tendons and ligaments absorb the stress, but children and young adults will absorb the impact on the weakest part of the bone – the cartilage near the growth plate. The intensity and frequency of throwing a ball is directly related to how often these injuries occur, which is why pitchers are at the highest risk of a little league shoulder or elbow injury. Diagnosing these injuries promptly is the first step to proper treatment.

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