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Orthopedic ONE named #1 in Ohio, and #3 in the Nation for Orthopedics
While Orthopedic ONE physicians have long been recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors®, this is the first year Castle Connolly is also presenting accolades to health systems, hospitals and physician practices that deliver outstanding, high-quality care through their recognized providers. We are proud to report that Orthopedic ONE ranks #1 in Ohio for Orthopedics, and...
NEW PROCEDURE FOR HIP PAIN
Dr. Westerheide Offers New Procedure for Hip Pain. Dr. Kenneth J. Westerheide is one of only a few physicians in the region trained to perform hip arthroscopy. Columbus, Ohio – Kenneth J. Westerheide, MD is one of the only Ohio surgeons trained to perform a new outpatient procedure called hip arthroscopy. For those suffering from...
VIDEO: ARE YOUR SHOES SAFE FOR YOUR FEET?
Are your shoes safe for your feet? Learn more from Dr. Jonathan Feibel in this clip from FOX 28 news.
VIDEO: HIP ARTHROSCOPY VERSUS HIP REPLACEMENT
Are you experiencing pain in your hip? Dr. Ken Westerheide speaks on hip arthroscopy vs. hip replacement in this clip from a Strides in Medicine segment on Channel 6.
TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT ON THE RISE AS EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR ARTHRITIS
By Joseph Mileti, M.D. You can perform a total shoulder replacement? Hearing this inquisitive response is not uncommon when the concept of shoulder replacement surgery is presented to a patient or, surprisingly, even a primary care physician. Although not as common as total hip and knee replacements, shoulder arthroplasty has a comparable history and excellent results for patients...
DOES YOUR LOWER LEG PAIN MEAN YOU HAVE SHIN SPLINTS?
By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. “Shin splints” is a commonly used term that most soccer players apply to any pain between the knee and the ankle. Making this assumption is problematic as other causes of leg pain are often not recognized and treated. “Shin splints” is one of five conditions that commonly cause non-injury related leg pain....
WRIST FRACTURES COMMON AMONG YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS
By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. Young and old soccer players fall numerous times in each game and during practice. But, how canyou tell when a little wrist pain is more than a normal bump or bruise? When is an x-ray needed? These are questions parents frequently ask after their child’s fall results in wrist pain....
Sprains, Strains and Contusions How to Recognize and Prevent the Aches and Pains Most Common to Athletic Play
By Mark J. Triffon, M.D. Athletes of all skill levels are bound to suffer some degree of injury during play or even pre- or postgame. But, what exactly is your ailment and how should you treat it? Sprains result when you over stretch or tear your capsule or ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bone to...
GROWING PAINS—ARE THEY FACT OR FICTION?
By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. Parents frequently hear their young soccer player’s knee pain is due to “growing pains.” I believe this is a misnomer. Growing, in and of itself, is not painful, nor does it directly result in pain. Physiologic consequences of skeletal growth can lead to a condition such as muscular imbalance that can secondarily...
GET TO THE “CORE” TO IMPROVE YOUR SOCCER SKILLS
By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. Power, strength and the ability to avoid injury are all closely related to the least trained area of a soccer player’s body: the core musculature. This area includes the low back abdominal and pelvic muscles as well as the adductors. These central stabilizers control balance and body position as well as improve...
Proper training helps keep the “spring” in your step
By Mark J. Triffon, M.D. After an unusually cold winter, most people are itching to get outdoors and start shedding those winter blahs and the extra pounds that came with them. Sports medicine experts urge athletes and active adults not to work their bodies too hard or too fast. Whether you are a professional athlete or just...
MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY RETURNS PATIENTS TO A NORMAL LIFESTYLE, SOONER
Recovering from traditional joint replacement surgery can be a long, painful process. Traditional surgery typically involves a long incision where the surgeon has to cut muscles, tendons and/or ligaments to access the joint. The more tissues cut, the longer it usually takes for a patient to heal. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) allows traditional procedures to be preformed...
OVERUSE INJURIES COMMON AMONG YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS
By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. Sports activity in athletes of any age can lead to repetitive stress-type injuries often called overuse conditions. Young athletes are at even greater risk due to growth centers in the bone and their inherent weakness and from muscular imbalances that often develop with growth. Overuse conditions develop when micro-injuries occurring during play...
SPEED AND AGILITY TRAINING CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. Having speed is very important to athletes competing in most sports and especially for soccer players. Recovery from a stolen ball, breaking to a header, outrunning a defender to the ball and breaking to an open space all depend on explosive takeoff speed. Speed often defines a player and clearly distinguishes the...
AC JOINT INJURIES MAY RESULT FROM EXTENSIVE WEIGHT LIFTING
By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. Although a less common condition among soccer players, AC joint injuries may occur among athletes who frequently lift weights. Seasoned goalkeepers also are most likely to suffer AC joint injuries resulting from repeated long throws during matches. What is the AC joint? The AC (acromioclavicular) joint is a joint in the...
ARTHRITIS ON THE RISE
Aging joints at risk for ‘wear and tear’ of osteoarthritis Arthritis is the most frequent chronic condition and cause of activity limitation in patients 65 and older and is becoming more prevalent as the population ages. “Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, occurs when cartilage within the joint breaks down from wear and tear,” said Kurt Unverferth,...
ADOPTING A WEIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM KEY TO ENHANCING PERFORMANCE
By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. Weight training – also called strength or resistance training – not only can improve soccer players’ strength and athletic performance, but also can prevent injury. What is weight training? Weight training means adding resistance to your body’s natural movements to make those movements more difficult, and help muscles become stronger. Benefits...
PROPER TECHNIQUE KEY TO AVOIDING LOWER BACK INJURIES ON THE SOCCER FIELD
By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. Back pain can be a common, reoccurring injury experienced by soccer players and other athletes. Learn more about the structure of the back and how players can prevent injuries to stay healthy and active on the field. Anatomy of the back The spine is composed of three regions from an athlete’s...
MENISCAL TEARS MORE COMMON AS SOCCER PLAYERS AGE
By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. Meniscal tears are common among athletes who experience repetitive running, twisting and cutting on the field. As these activities regularly occur on the soccer field, it’s no surprise that soccer players are among athletes most often experiencing meniscal tears. Understanding the Anatomy of the Meniscus The meniscus is a...
HEALTHY SHOULDERS ESSENTIAL TO GOALKEEPERS’ OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE
By Mark J. Triffon, M.D. Although not as frequent as lower extremity injuries, soccer players occasionally suffer upper extremity injuries, such as clavicle fractures, wrist fractures, A-C joint separations (shoulder separations) and finger injuries during match play. Shoulder injuries on the soccer field most often occur among goalkeepers as they often throw the ball great distances. Understanding the...
VARY YOUR TRAINING INTENSITY TO AVOID INJURY AND ENHANCE PERFORMANCE
By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. Overuse injuries are very common in all athletes, but especially among soccer players. Soccer combines both endurance and collision elements that predispose athletes to repetitive stress type injuries. These injuries happen as a result of an accumulation of small or micro injuries that athletes don’t often noticed when they occur. Over time,...
OVERUSE INJURIES COMMON AMONG YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS
By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. Sports activity in athletes of any age can lead to repetitive stress-type injuries often called overuse conditions. Young athletes are at even greater risk due to growth centers in the bone and their inherent weakness and from muscular imbalances that often develop with growth. Overuse conditions develop when micro-injuries...
Healthy hamstrings key to staying in the action this indoor soccer season
By Mark J. Triffon, M.D. As indoor soccer games are gearing up this winter, so is the frequency of players’ hamstring injuries. Coming in from cold weather and being less active during winter months, hamstring muscles are rarely warmed up enough to endure the aggressive spurt of sprints and cuts associated with indoor soccer. Consequently, many players’ indoor...
Ankle Sprains: #1 Cause of Soccer Players’ Emergency Room Visits
By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. Ankle sprains are not only the biggest reason athletes visit the emergency room, but are also the most common soccer injury. Sprain is the term that describes an injury to a ligament. All sprains are graded I-III. Grade I injuries are mild and do not involve any tearing of ligament fibers....
HEAT ILLNESS IN ATHLETES INCREASES DURING WARM-WEATHER TRAINING MONTHS
Being aware of ways to prevent heat illness may help keep you in the game By Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D. As training for the fall soccer season heats up and hot temperatures continue, coaches, parents and players should remember the basics of temperature related illness. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious medical conditions resulting from...
Orthopedic ONE announces 5th Annual Spirit Sprint 5k Run/Walk to be held May 4, 2014
5th Annual Spirit Sprint 5k Run/Walk The Spirit Sprint 5k Run/Walk is now in its fifth year! To date, this event has raised more than $41,000 in support of athletic and extracurricular programming at participating schools. Last year, the Groveport Madison Cruisers walked away with $10,000 in support of their athletic program. The Gahanna-Lincoln Lions...
Orthopedic ONE’s Gahanna/Reynoldsburg Office Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Orthopedic ONE’s Gahanna/Reynoldsburg was named a 2013 recipient of the Angie’s List Super Service Award, which honors excellence among service and health providers who maintain superior service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List throughout the year. Columbus, OH (PRWEB) January 21, 2014 Orthopedic ONE’s Gahanna/Reynoldsburg office was named a 2013 recipient of the Angie’s List...
Orthopedic ONE Hilliard Welcomes Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician, EMG and Fluoroscopy Services
Now Available at Orthopedic ONE Hilliard: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist, EMG and Fluoroscopy Services David M. Witter, M.D., board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, has expanded his practice to see patients every Thursday at Orthopedic ONE’s Hilliard location. This is in addition to his time at both the Westerville and Gahanna/Reynoldsburg locations. Dr. Witter’s...
Dr. Joel Politi talks with WOSU’s All Sides with Ann Fisher on surgery preparation
Wellness Wednesday with Ann Fisher on WOSU All Sides: Alternate Day Diet, Patient Safety, Health Coach Download the entire podcast here. If you ate just a bowl of soup Monday, you’d probably want bacon chip pancakes for breakfast on Tuesday. And now scientific research says…dig in! This hour we’ll discuss an every-other-day diet. We’ll also...
10TV’s Side Roads of Central Ohio talks to O1 patient with plans to compete with all-amputee CrossFit team at Arnold Classic
10TV’s Kristyn Hartman talks to Orthopedic ONE patient Anthony Torres about his experience competing in an all-amputee Crossfit team at the Arnold Classic. Watch the video.
NBC’s Friday Night Sports Show features O1 patient with plans to compete with all-amputee CrossFit team at Arnold Classic
Orthopedic ONE patient Anthony Torres competes in all-amputee CrossFit team at Arnold Classic. Watch the segment on NBC.