2013 Fox Cities Marathon Training Guide
| May 1st, 2013
Attention all you runners and walkers training for the Community First Credit Union Fox Cities Marathon! Download our FREE training guide for great articles from our team, tips on running gear, safety and race preparation, info about our free injury assessment clinics, a half- and full- training guide schedule and more! Click here to download [...]
Learn About Knee Replacement Surgery
| March 18th, 2013
Q: I have a lot of knee pain and my doctor is now recommending I get it replaced, but I’m worried about the recovery. A: Knee replacements are one of the most common orthopedic surgeries and will only increase as the population ages. As we get older, arthritis or perhaps an injury severely weaken the [...]
Physician Joins ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus
| March 12th, 2013
Clay Canaday, DO, Joins Shawano Practice ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus at ThedaCare Physicians-Shawano is pleased to welcome Clay Canaday, DO, an orthopedic physician who treats all ages and specializes in fracture care and total joint replacement surgery. Board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, Dr. Canaday earned his undergraduate degree at Loyola University [...]
ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus Renovates Space
| February 28th, 2013
Renovation Doubles space at ThedaCare Physicians-New London ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus in New London is growing, thanks to the addition of two new providers. “This increase in providers meant an increase in staff and space needs so we expanded our area,” said Dan Gehri, practice supervisor. Orthopedic surgeon Jack Lindstrom, MD, and Teasha Kaepernick, PA, joined [...]
Post-Marathon Injury Tips
| September 15th, 2011
Recovery begins as soon as you finish your race! It is important to start your post-race recovery immediately and continue when you get back home to begin your post race routine. If you don’t have a post race routine yet, these tips will help you to develop one. Keep walking after you finish the race. [...]
Air Quality For This Weekend’s Races
| September 15th, 2011
Smoke from a raging fire in northern Minnesota may raise some concerns in participants in this weekend’s Community First Fox Cities Marathon events. Although there are no posted air quality alerts, participants at risk should take some precautions, advised Dr. Michael Maguire, a pulmonologist at Appleton Medical Center. “If you have asthma, make sure you [...]
Where do I go with the arthritis in my knee once I’ve tried the non-surgical measures?
| May 14th, 2011
There are numerous options available for surgery on a knee with arthritis depending on the extent of the arthritis, the age of the patient, and the patient’s activity level. It is important to have a discussion with an orthopedic surgeon to find out what options you may have in your personal situation. Anthroscopy This [...]
Ask Our Team: Treating An Ankle Sprain
| December 10th, 2010
Q: I have an ankle sprain. What is the best way to treat it? A: Sprains of the lateral aspect or outside ligaments of the ankle are one of the most common reasons for emergency department visits in the United States. Typically initial treatment will include x-ray to rule out fracture followed by rest, ice, [...]
What is ThedaCare’s Bridge Program?
| October 11th, 2010
ThedaCare’s Bridge Program was created to meet the needs of patients and athletes who have suffered an injury and are near discharge, or have been discharged, from physical therapy. The “bridge” fills the gap between therapy and an athlete’s return to their sport. Patients and athletes are usually able to complete daily activities, but need additional training to prepare for all the rigors of their particular sport.