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. During [...]
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 stay [...]
Preventing Ankle and Foot Injuries
| August 4th, 2011
All runners want to keep running. What is the best way to prevent ankle and foot injuries? Two common sources of heel pain in runners are Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis.
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. Chronic painful conditions located in the Achilles tendon are relatively common, especially [...]
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 is commonly referred [...]
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.