Athlete Archives - Bone & Joint

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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 trainin...

Stay safe and sound this hunting season

In Wisconsin, fall is the season for hunting. And the two go together like Cheeseheads and the Green Bay Packers. Take care and stay safe this hunting season. Hunting is not for everyone. But those who take part are dedicated to the sport. It's tradition. Hunters plan and prepare for months before ...

Exercise can give you a new “leash” on life

Walking your dog is great exercise. Studies show that 40 percent of dog owners take the time to walk their dogs. Some do it because their pets need exercise, others use walks with their dog as a reason to get their own steps in each day. Dog walking may keep the dogs and their owners happier...

Meet Douglas Keele, DO

Douglas Keele, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who joined Bone & Joint in 2010. Dr. Keele specializes in arthroscopy, direct and anterior total hip replacement, total knee replacement, dislocations, elbow and shoulder injuries, fractures, foot and ankle...

Hoop it up!

From the jump ball that starts the game until the final buzzer, basketball sends ten players sprinting and dribbling up and down the court to sink a basket. All the jumping, running and changing direction can take its toll on players' bodies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

What is turf toe?

Turf toe is a common condition with a unique name. This moniker for sprained ligaments in the joint of the big toe gained popularity when athletes began to play sports on artificial turf instead of natural grass. Turf toe occurs when speed and force are applied to the big toe while it is in the ben...

Did you know bone health affects metabolism, memory, and muscle?

Many of us sang the skeleton song as children. It was a fun way to learn the major parts of the body. But, it didn’t tell us the whole story. Our skeletal system does much more than support our muscles and connect our joints. It plays a role in metabolism, memory, and muscle health. If you'...

Preventing hockey injuries from head to toe

Three periods of blades, sticks, and pucks traveling across the ice at high speed. It's exciting. It's physical. It's hockey. Hockey is not just a contact sport; it is a collision sport. Players race forward and backward on the ice, digging sharpened skates in the ice to execute abrupt stops and di...

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-prof...

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 pa...