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Physical Therapist – Job Opportunity

APPLY FOR THIS JOB NOW Santa Rosa Orthopaedics Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic has an exciting opportunity for a Physical Therapist. Work in a state of the art outpatient orthopaedic clinic with experienced Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and PTAs. Work closely with a group of 10 orthopaedic surgeons ...

2022-12-12T13:31:36-07:00

PFPS – Runners and jumpers experience this painful condition most

People who have patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) experience pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. Athletes who specialize in running and jumping sports—particularly females and young adults—complain of this condition most frequently, but PFPS can happen to anyone. The characteristic symptoms of ...

2022-12-12T13:31:36-07:00

Running is a whole-body experience

Leaning too far forward can lead to overuse injuries The ubiquitous overuse injuries that nag runners may stem from an unlikely culprit: how far you lean forward. Trunk flexion, the angle at which a runner bends forward from the hip, can range wildly -- runners have self-reported angles ...

2022-12-12T13:31:37-07:00

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction or Tommy John Surgery

UCL reconstruction is a surgical procedure commonly used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (which is located inside the elbow) by replacing it with a tissue graft from the patient’s own body. This surgery aims to stabilize the elbow, reduce, or eliminate pain while restoring stability and ...

2022-12-12T13:31:37-07:00

Hand Therapy: A highly skilled practice

Working with an advanced certified hand therapist can make all the difference when it comes to treating complex hand surgical cases. Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) specialize in treating hand and upper extremity conditions working closely with orthopaedic and general surgeons who also specialize in the hand. Their aim ...

2022-12-12T13:31:37-07:00

Ankle Fractures (Broken Ankle)

A broken ankle or fractured ankle happens when one or more of the many bones that make up the ankle joint is broken. A fractured ankle can happen with a simple break in one bone, which might slow a person down but not necessarily interfere with normal walking. ...

2022-12-12T13:31:37-07:00

Minimally Invasive Elbow Arthroscopy

Orthopaedic surgeons use arthroscopy to visualize and treat problems inside a joint. For this procedure, a small camera called an arthroscope is inserted into the elbow joint and the image is then displayed on a video screen. These images are used to guide the movement of very small ...

2022-12-12T13:31:38-07:00

Shoulder Replacement For Improved Flexibility and Mobility

An important part of maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle is having flexibility and mobility in the shoulder. Nagging symptoms such as chronic pain and arthritis that limit mobility can limit a person's ability to participate fully in life. For these patients, shoulder replacement can make a huge difference ...

2022-12-12T13:31:38-07:00
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