Sports Injury Prevention

FREE Lecture For Leg Pain Treatment
07
Mar

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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Fall Sports Seasons!
17
Aug

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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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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08
Oct

Healthy Living Series: Knee Exercises To Improve Your Strength And Flexibility

Flexible, strong muscles are the best way to keep your knees healthy and prevent future injury, so even if you have some knee pain, developing an exercise routine that will strengthen the surrounding muscles can help you in more ways than one. Strengthening the muscles surrounding your knee helps to alleviate some of the stress […]

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Athlete’s Edge Series: Why Are Women More At Risk For ACL Injuries
23
Jul

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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Active Kids Series: Little League Injuries
24
Apr

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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Personal Training In Redding, California
21
Jan

Personal Training In Redding, California

Are you in the Redding, California area and looking for personal training? Shasta Ortho works in cooperation with Liberty Physical Therapy to provide professional personal training services. In a Liberty personal training session we focus on improving speed, agility, strength, and giving you a sport specific workout. Each session will last 1 hour in length.

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