Author: Shasta Orthopaedics

Innovations in Foot and Ankle Treatments Event.Register Below!
13
Nov

Innovations in Foot and Ankle Treatments Event.Register Below!

Healthcare professionals, you are invited to a free discussion about foot and ankle conditions and new innovative treatments available.

Dr. Jason Nowak will discuss the following topics:

  • Total ankle replacement and ankle fusion
  • Flatfoot (pediatric and adult)
  • Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine and Fracture Care
  • Bunions/Hammertoes

This event is for Healthcare Professionals only.

Tours of the Shasta Orthopaedics facility will be available.

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Anderson Silva Leg Injury And Return
12
Nov

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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True Holiday Spirit!
21
Oct

True Holiday Spirit!

Kids4Healing supports the St. Jude holiday donation program and asks for your help! Donations must be in by December 1st, 2014 By now, you’ve probably heard about Katelyn and her organization called Kids4Healing (If not, check her out here: Teen Stands Up To Cancer). Katelyn and Kids4Healing are now working with the St. Jude holiday […]

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How To Get Hydrated!
16
Oct

How To Get Hydrated!

Staying hydrated is extremely important if you’re an athlete of course, but it’s also important for everyone to get enough water no matter who they are. Depending on size, gender, and activity level, the recommended daily amount can vary from 2 liters to 3 or more liters per day for adults. For a lot of […]

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New Total Ankle Replacement System In Redding
01
Oct

New Total Ankle Replacement System In Redding

Shasta Ortho’s Dr. Jason Nowak Among First Surgeons in the Nation to Use Cutting Edge New Total Ankle System When he joined Shasta Orthopaedics in July of 2013, foot and ankle surgical specialist, Dr. Jason Nowak, began offering new innovative surgical and non-surgical techniques to North State patients. For patients suffering from advanced arthritis in […]

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Back Pain In Children
03
Sep

Back Pain In Children

While back pain in adults is relatively common, children are more flexible and their bodies are more resilient, thus making back pain among that population less common. Because chronic or severe back pain can often be caused by a more serious medical problem, medical providers are more likely to treat such issues very seriously. Here […]

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FREE: Concussion Lecture At Shasta Orthopaedics
13
Aug

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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Keeping Up With Katelyn!
31
Jul

Keeping Up With Katelyn!

If you’ve checked out the Shasta Ortho blog lately, you know that we’ve been featuring an outstanding young lady from Redding, Katelyn Peterson, who has been doing some awesome things to raise awareness for cancer. Katelyn’s journey started when she shaved her head to show support for a family friend who was diagnosed with breast […]

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Redding Teen Stands Up To Cancer
15
Jul

Redding Teen Stands Up To Cancer

Shock, fear, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, disbelief. Those are all common feelings upon receiving a cancer diagnosis about oneself or loved one. 13-year old Katelyn Peterson experienced some similar feelings when she first heard that her close family friend, Lisa, was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was important to Katelyn to let her friend know […]

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Shoulder Surgery Gets Redding Athlete Back To Crossfit
07
Jul

Shoulder Surgery Gets Redding Athlete Back To Crossfit

Crossfit is a core strength and conditioning program that has been growing in popularity throughout most of the world. Richard Henson, a 62 year old husband, father and grandfather in Redding joined a local Crossfit group in 2012 to get back into shape. After losing some weight and learning how to do all the exercises […]

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