Category: Sports Medicine
Meet Andrew Davis, MSPT, LAT
We’re excited to announce that Andrew Davis has joined the Bone & Joint team, bringing his passion for sports medicine and individualized patient care to our practice.
Davis holds a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and has been practicing for 23 years. He’s a Licensed Athletic Trainer and is especially interested in both sports medicine and running-related injuries.
Personal Experience
After experiencing his own sports injury in high school, Davis developed a deep interest in the field of sports medicine. Growing up he always enjoyed […]
2024 Sports Physicals
The Bone & Joint sports physicals event is back! We’re offering sports physicals from 5:00-6:30pm on Tuesday, July 16.
Sports physicals are free of charge, but a contribution to Peyton’s Promise of two non-perishable breakfast food items (boxes of cereal, granola bars, oatmeal, pop-tarts, etc.) OR a $10 monetary donation is requested.
Remember that all athletes under 18 must have signed parental consent. Access the parental consent form at this link: https://www.wiaawi.org/Portals/0/PDF/Forms/PPE-form.pdf
Train well to run well
Are you ready to start running this year? Running is a fantastic way to relieve stress and get exercise if you’re healthy.
Set a Goal for Fall Races in Central Wisconsin
Why not set a goal to compete in one or more of the many races hosted throughout Central Wisconsin this fall to keep your training on track?
You’ll carry the memories of training hard and finishing a race for the rest of your life. But we warn you, running and racing against your own time can be addictive.
The Importance of Proper Training
To finish, you must start well. […]
Meet Molly Fermanich, PTA
Molly Fermanich, PTA, is a physical therapy assistant with Bone & Joint in Central Wisconsin.
Since joining Bone & Joint’s physical therapy team in 2023, Molly has helped people recover from orthopedic injuries or surgery. Molly has a special interest in sports medicine, wound care, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Education
Molly holds an Associate in Applied Science degree through the Physical Therapists Assistant program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay.
Interests
When she’s not at the clinic, Molly enjoys spending time with family and friends. She enjoys listening to music and outdoor activities, especially fishing and hunting. She also has an affinity for dogs, sports, and […]
WIAA Sports Physicals
WIAA Sports Physicals @ Bone & Joint Center
Bone & Joint is offering FREE sports physicals, one night only!
In exchange, we encourage you to make a donation to Peyton’s Promise to help fight hunger in our community. Peyton’s Promise is in need of non-perishable breakfast items such as boxes of cereal, pop-tarts, granola bars, OR a $10 monetary donation to help purchase food for area pantries.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
5 PM to 6:30 PM
Bone & Joint Center – Rib Mountain
225000 Hummingbird Road
Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
You […]
Meet Jeremy Sherman, PT
Jeremy Sherman, PT, offers physical therapy services to people of all ages at Bone & Joint Physical Therapy in Medford.
Jeremy has expertise in post-surgical rehabilitation, sports medicine, and general orthopedics. He is also knowledgeable about gait training and throwing injuries. Jeremy also holds certification in Trigger Point Dry Needling.
Physical therapy speeds recovery from surgery and orthopedic injuries.
Jeremy works with each individual to develop a customized treatment plan. Using his expert knowledge of body mechanics, Jeremy helps people recover from surgery and sports injuries. With his training in dry needling, he can manipulate painful muscular trigger points to relieve pain and improve movement.
As […]
Meet Christian L. Tomski, PA-C
Christian L. Tomski, PA-C
Christian L. Tomski, PA-C, is a physician assistant board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He provides general orthopedic and sports medicine care.
As a physician assistant, Christian provides high-quality, comprehensive care. He assists Dr. Halverson with surgical cases in the operating room and sees patients at Bone & Joint’s Plover and Rib Mountain locations.
Specialties
Christian Tomski has a special interest in joint replacement. He also has specialized training in foot and ankle orthopedic surgery. He helps people as they prepare for and […]
What is arthroscopy?
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. It allows orthopedic surgeons to look inside the body. Providers can diagnose and repair injuries to the joints or the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage in the body.
During the surgery, the surgeon makes a series of button-hole-sized incisions near the injured or diseased area. Then the surgeon inserts a thin tube holding a micro-camera into each incision. As the surgeon guides the camera through the affected area, the camera projects video images onto a monitor.
Arthroscopy allows the surgeon to see what’s happening inside the body without major surgery.
What are the benefits of arthroscopic surgery?
Arthroscopic surgery allows […]
What causes crackling or popping noises in the knee?
Snap, crackle, and pop! It makes a catchy slogan for a breakfast cereal. But when you hear those noises in your knee, they are a cause for concern, especially when accompanied by pain.
Some people hear sounds like crackling tissue paper when they bend or straighten their knees.
Known as crepitus, the noise occurs when air bubbles are trapped in the synovial lining of the joint. It is usually harmless. But, when the crackling sounds combine with pain, the symptoms may point to a serious condition, like arthritis.
At other times, snapping sensations, cracking, and popping are symptoms of the conditions below.
Ligament injuries.
Your ligaments are tough bands […]
What is an IT band injury?
Iliotibial band or IT band syndrome often is classified as an overuse injury.
The IT band is the long, flexible, fibrous tendon that runs down the outside of the leg from the hip to below the knee joint.
When the IT band becomes inflamed or irritated, it swells and no longer moves freely. The swollen tendon restricts movement or “catches” on the bones of the joint, causing pain and stiffness.