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Stay updated on the articles and posts on sports medicine by Tri-Valley Orthopedic. Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists has been proudly serving the extended Tri-Valley community since 1985, providing the highest quality patient care for all kinds of musculoskeletal injuries or problems. We use state-of-the-art techniques designed to create substantially less pain, less need for rehabilitation,..
Tri-Valley Orthopedic » Sports Medicine Blog
2y ago
If you’re an avid hiker, at some point you’ve probably thought about tackling Half Dome, Yosemite’s iconic, almost-mile-high peak. As our recent experience testifies, it can be the perfect adventure—strenuous but not out of reach for outdoor fans in good physical shape. However, climbing Half Dome—or a similar endurance event ..read more
Tri-Valley Orthopedic » Sports Medicine Blog
2y ago
Introduction Over the past several years, athletes have been challenged by an opponent so small that it cannot be seen by the naked eye. This foe not only has the ability to affect the individual player’s ability to compete but may also be capable of defeating teams and even larger sports organizations ..read more
Tri-Valley Orthopedic » Sports Medicine Blog
2y ago
Adequate nutrition is important for the proper growth and development of young people. It is even more essential to the competitive youth athlete. With the higher demands of strenuous training and competition, proper diet is crucial to not only insure optimal performance, but also to prevent developmental problems, which may have lifelong effects ..read more
Tri-Valley Orthopedic » Sports Medicine Blog
2y ago
As a sideline observer, I have frequently witnessed coaches, first aid providers, and anxious parents reaching into their training bags and purses, and medicating the acutely injured athlete. As an orthopedic surgeon interested in sports medicine I treat athletes who were initially prescribed medications by their primary care physicians, emergency room personnel ..read more