Category: Sports Medicine
2025 WIAA Sports Physicals
Thank you to everyone who attended! Check back for information on Bone & Joint’s 2026 sports physicals event.
Tuesday, July 8th 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Bone & Joint is offering FREE sports physicals on Tuesday, July 8th! In addition, our Sports Medicine physicians and athletic trainers will be on-site to provide FREE education on concussions, nutrition, athletic training and our Walk-In Care services.
Jessica L. Juntunen, MD – Sports Medicine Specialist
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Meet Andy Davis, PT, LAT
We’re excited to announce that Andy Davis has joined the Bone & Joint team, bringing his passion for sports medicine and individualized patient care to our practice.
Andy holds a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and has been practicing for over 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, Andy developed a deep interest in the field of sports medicine. Growing up he […]
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 therapist 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 […]
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 […]
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 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.
Meet Casey Lagan, MD
Casey Lagan, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who sees patients at Bone & Joint clinics in Medford and Wausau, Wisconsin.
Dr. Lagan treats a variety of conditions and injuries by providing general and surgical orthopedic care. He specializes in:
- Joint replacements in the knee, hip, and shoulder
- Arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Ligament reconstruction
- Sports Medicine
- Hand and wrist surgery
- Carpal tunnel
- Cubital tunnel surgery
“The most gratifying part of being an orthopedic surgeon is seeing patients get back to being themselves, […]
What is tendonitis?
Tendonitis is a condition that describes the inflammation of the tendon.
Tendons are collagen-fiber tissues that connect the bones and muscles, which allow the body to move. There are thousands of tendons in the body. They allow each joint of the body to bend, flex, or rotate during movement.
As the tendon becomes inflamed, it swells and causes pain and stiffness during movement. Usually, people feel tendonitis pain near the joint. It’s often confused with arthritis.
Tennis elbow, trigger finger, De Quervain’s syndrome, and runner’s knee are common conditions affecting the tendons. Of course, tendonitis can also affect the shoulders, ankles, and toes.
Sometimes tendonitis […]
