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Orthopedic ONE named #1 in Ohio and #3 in the Nation for Orthopedics, Again!
While Orthopedic ONE physicians have long been recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors®, we are proud to once again rank #1 in Ohio and #3 in the Nation for Orthopedics. This is the second year Castle Connolly is presenting accolades to health systems, hospitals and physician practices that deliver outstanding, high-quality care through their recognized...
No Bones About It: Tips to Build and Maintain Good Bone Health Through Exercise
When we think of bone health, we may associate it with thinning or fragile bones, and images of older adults may come to mind. However, to enjoy good bone health later in life, it’s important to incorporate good habits early to build up your “bone bank” and to combat any non-modifiable risk factors that may be out...
An In-Depth Look at Hip Arthritis
Follow along as knee and hip replacement specialist, Dr. Andrew Campbell, gives a comprehensive overview of hip arthritis. Dr. Campbell discusses what hip arthritis is, what causes hip arthritis, common conservative treatment options, and what to expect if a patient needs a total hip replacement. Dr. Campbell sees patients at our Upper Arlington location. What is Hip Arthritis? Arthritis is the result of a loss...
ORTHOPEDIC ONE VOTED COLUMBUS CEO BEST OF BUSINESS 2020
We are excited to share that Orthopedic ONE has again been selected Best of Business in both the Orthopedic Practice & Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Practice categories. This marks the 6th consecutive year that Orthopedic ONE has been recognized with top honors in these two categories. A big thanks to our team members and providers who put...
Simple Tips and Tricks for Healthier Eating
Are you looking to improve your diet to get to or maintain a healthy weight? Whether you are an athlete who wants to make better food choices to enhance your performance or you are trying to lower your BMI to improve your overall health, these tips and tricks can help you make smart choices each...
An In-Depth Look at Total Knee Replacements
Follow along as knee and hip replacement specialist, Dr. Graham Pallante, gives a comprehensive overview of total knee replacements. Dr. Pallante discusses when it may be time for a knee replacement, what to expect before, during and after surgery, and the typical recovery process after surgery. Dr. Pallante sees patients at our Gahanna/Reynoldsburg and Grove...
Mako SmartRobotics™ Hip and Knee Replacement Seminars Featuring Dr. Campbell and Dr. Biyani
Joint pain can keep you from activities you love. Take the first step towards understanding your pain and learning about treatment options by attending a free virtual seminar with Orthopedic ONE hip and knee replacement surgeons, Andrew Campbell, M.D. and Rahul Biyani, M.D. Click below to register: November 10th, featuring Dr. Campbell November 17th, featuring Dr. Biyani Dr. Biyani and...
Orthopedic ONE Names Chief Operating Officer – Mark D’Aloisio
Ohio’s largest physician-owned orthopedic practice, Orthopedic ONE, is pleased to welcome Mark D’Aloisio, MBA, MPT, as its Chief Operating Officer effective October 12. D’Aloisio brings with him an extensive and unique combination of clinical and healthcare leadership experience. Before joining Orthopedic ONE, he served as Vice President of Operations at Mount Carmel East, the flagship...
Dr. Raymond Wurapa and Tru-Colour Bandages Featured on CBS This Morning
Did you catch the October 17th episode of CBS This Morning? Our own Dr. Raymond Wurapa and Tru-Colour Bandages were highlighted and discussed the importance of creating bandages in a variety of skin tones. As Dr. Wurapa states, “The bandage helps with healing physically but there’s also an emotional, physiological aspect to what it does....
Our Athletic Trainer ‘Superheroes’ save lives
On Friday, October 16, 2020, Orthopedic ONE Athletic Trainer Nikki Campbell-Muriente arrived for her normal Friday night sports medicine coverage at Resolute Athletic Complex (RAC). There was nothing normal about what occurred next though. Within the first few moments of being on site, Nikki was alerted that someone was having trouble breathing. Nikki rushed to...
Stretches and Strengthening Exercises for Baseball and Softball Athletes
The most common injuries our Sports Medicine Team sees in baseball and softball athletes are overuse injuries of the shoulder and elbow. Examples of common overuse injuries include labral tears, rotator cuff tendonitis, shoulder impingement, medial elbow pain and or UCL strains or tears, triceps and bicep pain, and forearm strains. Follow along as Orthopedic ONE’s Nick Bobinger, PT, SCS,...
Workspace Ergonomics and Exercises for Proper Posture
Follow along as Orthopedic ONE’s Tracy Kaiser, DPT, OCS, demonstrates how to set up your workspace to encourage proper posture, and teaches exercises to encourage good spinal health. Seated Exercises Chin tucks Perform 10 every two hours during the workday Slowly draw your head back so your ears line up with your shoulders Scapular...
Hydration Tips for Athletes
Follow along with Megan Stanley MS, RD, LDN, as she covers hydration facts and tips to help athletes know when and what to drink to perform at their best and recover after a workout or competition. Did you know, the human body is composed of about 50-60% water? Staying hydrated is important for everyone, but...
Dr. Joel Politi Receives Guardian Angel Award from the Mount Carmel Foundation
Dr. Joel Politi was recently honored through the Mount Carmel Foundation’s Guardian Angels program, which allows patients to recognize their Guardian Angel, a physician, nurse, staff member or volunteer by sharing their story and making a donation to the Mount Carmel Foundation in their honor. Gifts received through the Guardian Angels Program pay tribute to a caregiver...
What is an EMG?
Have you recently been referred for an EMG? Follow along as Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician, Dr. Neelay Thakkar, gives a comprehensive overview of EMG testing. Dr. Thakkar explains what an EMG is, conditions that are diagnosed with an EMG, what is involved with and how to prepare for an EMG, and when to expect test...
Exercises to Maintain Your Swim Fitness…No Pool Required!
2020 has been a unique year in many ways, as we have been forced to find new ways of doing everyday tasks and activities. Endurance athletes or triathletes, are no exception. As a result of COVID-19, the majority of races have been canceled, postponed, or replaced with virtual races, which allow athletes to participate in an...
An In-Depth Look at Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Follow along as hand specialist, Craig Dimitris, M.D., explains what Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is, common risk factors, how Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is diagnosed, conservative and surgical treatment options, and the post-surgical recovery process. Dr. Dimitris sees patients at our Grove City and Hilliard locations. Repetitive and overuse motions such as texting, driving or frequent...
Prepare for Activity and Reduce Your Risk of Injury with a Functional Warm-Up!
Follow along as Orthopedic ONE’s Kirsten von Zychlin, DPT, AT, SCS, guides you through a proper functional warm-up. Warming-up prior to exercise prepares the body for movement on a cellular level. Functional and Dynamic Warm-Ups have been found to be more successful at getting the body ready for activity and reducing the risk of injury...
An In-Depth Look at Shoulder Instability
Follow along as shoulder specialist, Dr. James Latshaw, explains what shoulder instability is, who is most at risk for these types of injuries, when surgical intervention is appropriate, what happens during surgery, and the post-surgical recovery process. Dr. Latshaw sees patients at our Upper Arlington and Dublin locations.
Shoulder Exercises for Improved Rotator Cuff Strength and Stability
Follow along with Adam Lah, DPT, OCS, as he demonstrates a series of 5 advanced shoulder exercises. While these exercises were put together specifically with tennis players in mind, this program is applicable for anyone participating in an activity that requires a healthy amount of upper extremity repetition. This instructional video focuses on recruitment and strengthening of the rotator cuff. This...
An In-Depth Look at the ACL
Follow along as sports medicine specialist, Dr. Randy Wroble, discusses ACL injuries in detail and provides helpful information on what to expect when an ACL injury occurs, how these injuries are treated, what to expect if you have ACL surgery, and the recovery process. Dr. Wroble sees patients at our Gahanna/Reynoldsburg, Grove City and Westerville...
Physicians Named to Columbus Monthly’s Top Doctors® List 2020
Congratulations to the following Orthopedic ONE physicians who were included in the Top Doctors® list, featured in Columbus Monthly magazine. Brian L. Davison, M.D.– Orthopedic Surgery David Hannallah, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgery Joel R. Politi, M.D.– Orthopedic Surgery Robert N. Steensen, M.D.– Orthopedic Surgery Marlo Van Steyn, M.D – Hand Surgery Larry Watson, M.D.- Orthopedic Surgery Raymond...
Dr. Raymond Wurapa Selected as 2019-2020 Orthopedic Teacher of the Year
Each academic year, the Mount Carmel Orthopedic Residency Program selects an Orthopedic Teacher of the Year, based on excellence in teaching and mentorship. This year, the residents selected Orthopedic ONE hand, wrist and upper extremity surgeon, Dr. Raymond Wurapa, who is pictured here with Richard A. Fankhauser, M.D., for whom the award is named. Congratulations, Dr. Wurapa!
Lower Back Pain Stats and Solutions
“My Back Hurts” “I have this burning pain down into my buttocks and leg” “I have Arthritis and Degenerative Disc Disease in my back” “Pain Medication helps a little but it’s only temporary relief” These are some of the most common statements we hear from our diverse patient population. While every patient is unique, our...
Dr. Randy Wroble Discusses the Return of High School Sports Amid COVID-19
As high school sports make their return this month, Dr. Randy Wroble, Orthopedic ONE Sports Medicine specialist and chairman of the OHSAA’s Joint Advisory Committee on Sports Medicine weighs in on which sports may be most susceptible, as well as concerns about asymptomatic athletes spreading the virus. A fan favorite fall sport across the state, football...
An In-Depth Look at the Rotor Cuff
Follow along as sports medicine and shoulder specialist, Dr.Ken Westerheide, discusses the rotator cuff in detail and provides helpful information on what to expect when an injury to the rotator cuff occurs. Dr. Westerheide sees patients at our Gahanna/Reynoldsburg,Powell and Westerville locations.
That Nagging Shin Pain…The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Whether it’s your New Year’s Resolution or you’ve always been a runner – shin pain is one ailment that can really get in the way of your runners high! One of the most common injuries in runners, shin splints can often stop people from running and can get worse with continuation of running. As with...
Putting our patients and employees first in midst of a shutdown
Our CEO Tim Smith recently spoke to Reporter Carrie Ghose with Columbus Business First about the company’s immediate response and recovery to the COVID-19 shutdown, including the ban on elective procedures. In sharing this story, we want to acknowledge the following: 1. Our incredible team of associates who have remained flexible throughout these uncertain times...
Join Orthopedic ONE and Wesley Ridge Retirement Community for a Better Balance & Fall Prevention Virtual Lecture!
Join us virtually as we partner with Wesley Ridge Retirement Community to share tips for Better Balance & Fall Prevention on Friday, July 24th at 1:00 PM. Our own Diane Fleming, DPT, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist will discuss: The prevalence of falls The brain and body’s balance system Common causes of falls Home safety and fall...
Lower Extremity Exercises You Can Do at Home
You don’t need a gym membership or high-end equipment to improve your lower body strength! Follow along with Andrea Pohlman, MSAH, AT, as she guides you through this series of exercises that uses common household items and can be done anywhere! See detailed instructions below. Please excuse any sound quality issues as our team practiced social distancing during...
Beat the Heat
As the temperatures rise and the desire to enjoy outdoor activities increases, so does the likelihood of developing heat illness. Heat illness has several forms, ranging from minor to severe. Luckily, developing complications is preventable if the early signs of heat illness are recognized quickly and treated properly. Early Signs of Heat Illness Early...