Shauna Christopherson is an advanced practice nurse prescriber who is board certified as a family practice nurse practitioner. Shauna provides general orthopedic care to people of all ages. She has a special interest in sports-related injuries, fracture management and the treatment of acute back pain. Christopherson provides Walk-In Care Services in Wausau Shauna, along with … Meet Shauna L. Christopherson, APNP, FNP
“Your hands are cold!” Have you ever heard those words? If you’re like most people living in Wisconsin, you’ve experienced cold hands at some point during the winter months. It’s true cold hands mean a warm heart. Most people experience cold hands as their bodies respond to lower temperatures. To protect critical brain, heart, … Do you have cold hands?
It’s July. We’re an equal distance between our New Year’s Resolution and the start of the next year. Most likely, those who kept their resolutions are close to achieving success. But for the rest of us, it’s NOT too late to start a fitness and conditioning program and finish the year strong. We’re not talking … What condition would you like to be in?
We all leave footprints in this world. There are carbon footprints, water footprints, and footprints in the sand. What does your footprint say about you? In orthopedic terms, footprints say a lot about foot health. To see what type of footprint you leave, wet your bare feet and then stand on a piece of craft … What kind of footprints do you leave?
Pamela Glennon, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship trained orthopedic hand surgeon with the Bone & Joint Center. Dr. Glennon treats common hand and finger injuries such as strains, sprains, and lacerations. As one of the top hand and upper extremity surgeons in the area, she also performs intricate and complex arthroscopic and surgical procedures to … Meet Dr. Pamela Glennon
You cut yourself. You bleed. After a few minutes, the bleeding slows and stops. A day or two later, you notice a brownish scab forms over the wound. After a while, the scab falls off and a smooth, hairless patch appears underneath—a scar is formed. Chances are you’ve witnessed the life-cycle of a scar on … What is scar tissue?
Jerry’s limp was getting worse. The injury that started out as a mild irritation had become a constant pain that kept him awake at night. He made an appointment with his primary care provider. After a short office visit and an X-ray, his doctor confirmed Jerry’s fear. His knee needed surgical repair. Jerry left his … How do you choose the right orthopaedic surgeon?
Water accounts for nearly 70 percent of a person’s body weight. It’s necessary for life. Yet every day, the average person loses nearly 10 cups of water as the body rids itself of toxins through breathing, sweating and going to bathroom. In order for the major organs, muscles and brain to function properly, people need to continually … Hydrate for better performance and less joint pain
We would like to say, “Yes, the supplements always work and relieve pain.” But the best we can say is, “They work for some people, some of the time..” Major studies show they may work slightly better than placebo for people who have knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. If you decide to try glucosamine and … Do glucosamine and chondroitin supplements really work?
Don’t let these common ball-playing injuries take you out of the ballgame America’s favorite summer pastime has provided fans with entertainment for centuries. From home-run-record breakers to the stunning 2016 World Series win by the Chicago Cubs, baseball has captured the attention of fans and non-fans alike. With the arrival of spring and summer, umpires … Common Baseball and Softball Injuries
