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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...

When is it safe to return to activities after a concussion?

When you experience injury, one fact is true. Your body needs time to heal. But, when the injury is a concussion, walking, mental activity and auditory and visual stimulation may prolong the healing time or in some cases, cause more damage. When a concussion occurs, it is important to seek medical ...

What is a collarbone fracture?

Packer Fans watched in dismay as Aaron Rodgers hit the ground after being tackled by a Vikings’ player on October 15, 2017. As they watched the slow-motion replay, even fans without medical training knew the angle of Rodgers’ throwing arm and the force of the hit probably meant he would b...

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...

Meet C. Kevin Martin, PA-C

Kevin Martin, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant who provides general orthopedic care to patients of all ages. He has a special interest in sports medicine and treating sports-related injuries. Martin earned an Associate of Science degree in respiratory therapy at Vincennes University in...

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 a...

Does Bone & Joint offer ImPACT testing?

We currently do not offer ImPACT concussion testing. We do treat concussions and reference the baseline ImPACT testing done by area schools, athletic trainers, and sport medicine specialists. What is ImPACT testing? ImPACT testing can be used before and after a traumatic brain injury. Each test sho...

What should I expect at my first sports medicine appointment?

Your appointment will be similar to meeting with any other orthopaedic specialist. During your exam, your provider will ask you questions about your condition. When did you first notice discomfort or pain? Did the pain happen suddenly or did it gradually progress? What types of movements do you do...

Is your child at risk for a stress fracture?

Yes, if your child plays hard and is very active. What are stress fractures? Stress fractures are hairline cracks in the bone caused by forceful, repetitive movements. More than 50 percent of these micro-traumas occur in the feet, legs or hips. Physical stress is important for your child’s mus...