What is Myofascial Pain?
| June 18th, 2013
Q: I exercise regularly and recently began having leg pain that wouldn’t go away. I saw my doctor and she called it myofascial pain. Can you explain what it is and what I can do about it? A: Myofascial pain is the medical diagnosis of severe muscle pain. It’s a chronic condition and can involve [...]
Good Balance Means Less Chance of Injury
| June 7th, 2013
Running is different than walking in that it is a one legged activity. Running can be described as a combination of single legged stances performed with a float period between alternating foot contact with the ground. The longer the distance run, the larger/stronger muscles fatigue, which can lead to gait alterations and ultimately injury. Each [...]
Celebrities Prep for Half-Marathon with Help from ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus
| June 4th, 2013
Running a half marathon is no easy task, but a local TV reporter and business leader are working with ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus trainers to do just that. Emily Matesic, a reporter with WBAY Channel 2 in Green Bay, and Kelli Clussman, membership coordinator for the Heart of the Valley Chamber, recently both met with trainers [...]
2013 Fox Cities Marathon Training Guide
| May 21st, 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 [...]
Less is More
| May 8th, 2013
Most runners desire to improve their time, their distance, or both. It seems logical that running more will make you a better runner. So, we log more miles and run nearly every day of the week and before long, we either get hurt or bored or both. But not so fast! Improving your running doesn’t [...]
Connecting Patients to Specialized Care
| May 8th, 2013
We’ve all done it – made a sudden, reactive movement to catch something that’s falling or about to fall, whether it’s a glass or a child. In Bobbi Chroninger’s case, that sudden movement left her with extreme shoulder pain. She walked over to see me – another benefit of being in a small town. I [...]
ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus Physician Enjoys Helping Patients Get Back to Favorite Activities
| May 4th, 2013
Clay Canaday, DO, Joins Shawano Practice Orthopedic physician Clay Canaday, DO, is relishing living and working in Shawano after spending the past 15 years working in Chicago. Dr. Canaday, who recently started with ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus at ThedaCare Physicians-Shawano, enjoys a variety of outdoor activities from kayaking and camping during summer and snowmobiling in the [...]
Different Types of Fluid for Hydration
| April 23rd, 2013
The male body is made up of approximately 60 percent water and female body 50 percent water so it is extremely important to replenish that fluid. This is especially important for athletes who are continuously training, racing and recovering. Here are different types of fluids used for hydration. Discover which are the best suited for [...]
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 [...]
How Common is a Broken Collarbone?
| March 14th, 2013
Q: My son recently broke his collarbone playing hockey. The doctor says this is a common injury, but can you tell me more about it? A: A broken collarbone – also known as the clavicle – is one of the most commonly broken bones. Male teens break it most often – usually while playing a [...]