by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Jun 29, 2021 | Blog, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
By: Coach Kali Clark The 2020 sports season was definitely unlike anything we’ve experienced before. Whether your season was cut short, postponed, or cancelled altogether, athletes have been itching to get back in the game. But after all that time off, and even during...
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | May 7, 2021 | Blog, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
By: Ryan Klapper PT, DPT The start of the golf season can be tough after having not picked up a club in months. We get that itch to get back on the course as soon as the weather allows, but often times our bodies are not ready for the sudden change in activity. As the...
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog, Orthopedic Services, Sports Medicine
Every March is National Athletic Training Month – a time to spread awareness about the work of an athletic trainer and to celebrate the profession. In case you’re wondering what an athletic trainer does or where you might see them in action, this blog post will help...
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Oct 15, 2019 | Blog, Health Tips, Sports Medicine
By Mandy Vonderheid Whether you’re an athlete on the field, a parent in the stands, or a community member watching highlights on the local evening news, high school fall sports are exciting for everyone. However, there’s another person you may see consistently on the...
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Sep 30, 2019 | Blog, Employee Spotlight, Orthopedic Services, Sports Medicine
By Jackie Burner As Stevens Point Orthopedics’ Athletic Training Resident (2018-2019), I’ve worked with orthopedic surgeons, physician’s assistants, and other healthcare professionals, and I’ve learned to wear many hats.I primarily work as a physician extender, which...
by Stevens Point Orthopedics | Jul 31, 2019 | Blog, Orthopedic Services, Sports Medicine
By Sheila Banovetz, MS, PT Running is one of the most popular and practiced sports in the world. In the United States alone, almost 60 million people participated in running, jogging and trail running in 2017. Most running injuries occur in the lower extremities,...
