Category: Injury Prevention
Girls are breaking the golfing myth
Today’s girls are smashing the myth that golf stands for Gentleman’s Only Ladies Forbidden.
According to the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and the United States Golf Association (USGA), girls under 18 are the fastest-growing segment of the golfing population.
Girls Golf, a non-profit foundation, was created to educate, engage, empower, and enrich girls who are between the ages of 6 and 17 while providing exercise and teaching them how to play golf in an all-girl environment. In 2010, 4,500 girls were enrolled in Girls Golf instructional programs. In 2016, the number swung to 60,000 participants […]
Six tips to avoid six common pumpkin carving injuries
Fall and pumpkins go together. The smells of pumpkin pie wafting from the kitchen or the taste of a favorite pumpkin and spice beverage make many people feel nostalgic.
Or maybe you appreciate the use of colorful pumpkins in fall décor to create elegant holiday centerpieces or harvest-themed entryways.
If you are like many people, you may carve jack-o’-lanterns to illuminate your yard for Halloween. But carving pumpkins for the All Hallows’ Eve festivities increases the risk of ghastly injuries.
Pumpkin-carving is one reason emergency rooms see a spike in the number of people treated for hand injuries in […]
Did you know that certain foods block calcium absorption?
You try to eat a healthy, calcium-rich diet. You watch your weight. You exercise. You do everything in your power to maintain strong bones because you want to be active well into your 70s and 80s.
You even make sure you have a nutritious breakfast of natural whole wheat squares topped cold, vitamin-D-fortified milk.
It sounds like a nutritious way to your day. But eating whole-wheat cereal and milk together may not be the best menu choice if you are trying to increase your bone mass. There are certain foods, like wheat, that block calcium absorption.
Are you at risk for orthopedic injuries this winter?
On the way to work, Jane stepped off her porch. She didn’t notice the clear black ice at the base of her steps. Her right leg went out from under her as her left leg stayed on the step. She heard the pop as she felt the crack. Jane couldn’t move. She yelled for help as searing pain tore through her knee. Fortunately, her neighbor heard her cries for help. He rushed to her side and called 9-1-1. A medical exam confirmed that Jane had broken her knee cap and had torn all the ligaments in her knee.
Wisconsin isn’t called the frozen tundra […]
Meet Shauna L. Christopherson, APNP, FNP
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 other providers, staff Bone & Joint’s Walk-In Care Center. She cares for people who have non-emergency injuries or illnesses such as:
● Broken Bones
● Cuts and Scrapes
● Dislocations of Fingers and Toes
● Foot and Ankle Injuries
● Muscle Strains
● Muscle Sprains
● Painful Joints
● […]
Do glucosamine and chondroitin supplements really work?
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 chondroitin on your own, talk to your healthcare provider to make sure there is no danger of interactions with your other medications.
What is glucosamine?
Glucosamine sulfate is a chemical found naturally in the fluid that surrounds your joints. Some scientists believe glucosamine:
- increases […]
Improve bone health with these five types of foods
We know a balanced diet incorporating many types of nutritious food is necessary for healthy bones.
Outside of the traditional vitamin D fortified milk and cheese, there are non-traditional foods with bone-strengthening power.
Whey Protein
A high concentration of conjugated linoleic fatty acids (CLA) and omega-3 fatty acids put whey protein on the list as a super bone-building food. But whey’s secret weapon may be its lactoferrin. A small study published in Osteoporosis International suggested ribonuclease-enhanced lactoferrin may reduce bone resorption and increase osteoblastic bone formation. Whey protein is reported to prevent bone loss and promote bone growth.
Add whey […]
To body check or not to body check? That’s the question circling many youth hockey teams.
Parents watch anxiously from the cold bleachers of the hockey rink as two players fight for the puck.
Grainger gains control for a few seconds. Then, Simmons body checks him. Grainger goes down hard. A crescendo of opposing cheers rattles the iron rafters.
Grainger’s mom watches in dismay as the medics help her son off the ice. It was a hard hit. She worries about her son’s injuries as she steps down the bleachers on her way to the locker room.
Hockey, by design, is a physical sport. With the recent concerns about concussions and other serious injuries, […]
Stretch before winter fun
Bare trees, snow, ice, and brisk air can only mean one thing it’s time to break out the cold-weather gear and head outside for winter activities. But, while the winter season creates an opportunity for frosty fun, competing and working out in the cold temperatures can leave your muscles, bones, and joints prone to injury.
Snow and slush can cause strains and sprains.
A change in season usually means a change in your regular workout or activity. Unless you have been conditioning your bones and soft tissues, they will be unprepared to handle the stress of the new movements, increasing your risk for strains and sprains.
Cold […]
Winter is a great time for groin pulls
Whether you play hockey or your foot slips while you’re walking across an icy driveway, stretching one of your inner thigh muscles past its normal limits can cause significant pain.
Most groin pulls occur when you move your leg with a fast and forceful motion or your leg changes direction rapidly. The level of pain accompanying a groin pull depends on the severity of the adductor muscle injury. Like other strains, groin pulls are diagnosed using a graded scale.
- Grade 1 – The adductor injury is classified as a slight tear. After the initial sharp pain, […]
