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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

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

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

Adult Acquired Flatfoot Disease (AAFD)

One of the most common problems affecting the foot and ankle is a condition known as adult acquired flatfoot. Treatment for this painful condition can range from nonsurgical methods — such as orthotics and braces — to surgery. There are a variety of foot problems which can lead ...

2022-12-12T13:31:54-07:00

The incapacitated hand: Flexor Tendon Injuries

A deep cut on the palm side of the fingers, hand, wrist, or forearm can damage the flexor tendons (the tissues that help control movement in the hand). A flexor ten-don injury can make it impossible to bend the fingers or thumb. Because flexor tendons are very close ...

2022-12-12T13:31:55-07:00

Athletes benefit from noninvasive joint surgery

In an arthroscopic surgery review conducted by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) it was discovered that the vast majority (96 percent) of athletic runners returned to actively participate in their sport within nine months of undergoing arthroscopic surgery. These extremely favorable results are due to the ...

2022-12-12T13:31:55-07:00

Rotator Cuff Tears and Chronic Shoulder Pain

It is not uncommon for athletes participating in sports - particularly those involving repetitive overhead motions of the arm – to experience painful rotator cuff tears. In older patients, sudden trauma and the natural aging process can also result in shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tears. How ...

2022-12-12T13:31:55-07:00

FREE Knee & Hip Treatment Webinar ☛ Feb 11th, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

From the comfort of your home join SRO's knee and hip specialist Dr. Gary Stein for an educational online seminar sponsored by Sutter Health. Get your questions answered LIVE by our award-winning orthopedic physicians. The presentation will answer your questions about: The causes of knee and hip pain ...

2022-12-12T13:31:55-07:00

Neck and Back Pain Webinar ☛ Jan. 28th 6 to 7:30 p.m.

From the comfort of your home join SRO's spine specialist Dr. Christian Athanassious for an educational online seminar sponsored by Sutter Health. The presentation will answer your questions about: Neck and back pain; the common sources of your pain. When is it time to see a specialist? How ...

2022-12-12T13:31:55-07:00

Ankle Pain May Signal Stress Fracture

Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle Most stress fractures are caused by overuse and repetitive activity and are all too common in runners and athletes who participate in running sports including soccer and basketball. The weight-bearing bones of the foot and lower leg are especially vulnerable to ...

2022-12-12T13:31:56-07:00
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