We are currently open to treat all orthopedic needs. We also offer Telehealth appointments. If you have or any of your family members have experienced symptoms such as cough, fever of 100+ temp, tiredness and/ or difficulty breathing (in severe cases) please contact our office to change your appointment. Please note that masks are required for all in-person appointments.
Spine Pain: 3 Rare but Severe Conditions that Might Affect You
/in Back Pain /by orthosportsmedBy Christine Rhodes, MS | Reviewed By Forest Tennant, MD, DrPH | Article Featured on Practical Pain Management Injuries, abnormalities, and gradual wear and tear can lead to the development of severe spine pain. With straining, twisting, and spraining, soft tissues around the spine can become inflamed, causing pain and muscle spasms over time. This pain […]
Live Updates: Oregon Reports 55 New Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
/in COVID-19 /by orthosportsmedArticle Featured on OPB Oregon state and local officials reported 55 new confirmed coronavirus cases Wednesday, bringing the state’s known total to 3,338. Health officials Wednesday reported four new presumptive cases. Those are people who have not tested positive but have coronavirus symptoms and have had close contact with someone confirmed to be infected with the virus.
6 Essentials for an Effective Face Mask
/in COVID-19 /by orthosportsmedBY AREFA CASSOOBHOY, MD, MPH | Article Featured on WebMD A cloth face mask is not foolproof protection from COVID-19, but here is what we know about what makes a good cloth face mask.
Oregon Health Authority: COVID-19 Testing Basics
/in COVID-19 /by orthosportsmedArticle Featured on Oregon Health Authority Who should be tested? Many people are interested in testing for COVID-19 out of concern for themselves and their loved ones. If you have trouble breathing or feel very ill, contact your healthcare provider or, in case of emergency, call 911. Healthcare providers may decide to have you first […]
What Does Recovery From COVID-19 Look Like? It Depends. A Pulmonologist Explains.
/in COVID-19 /by orthosportsmedArticle Featured on khn.org Reports of recovery from serious illness caused by the coronavirus have been trickling in from around the world.
Seniors With COVID-19 Show Unusual Symptoms, Doctors Say
/in COVID-19 /by orthosportsmedArticle Featured on knh.org At advanced ages, “someone’s immune response may be blunted and their ability to regulate temperature may be altered,” said Dr. Joseph Ouslander, a professor of geriatric medicine at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine.
Coronavirus and COVID-19: Caregiving for the Elderly
/in COVID-19 /by orthosportsmedIf you’re caring for an older loved one, you might be worried. This article shares what you need to know to keep elderly people safer, and what to do if they do become infected with COVID-19.
4 Coronavirus Scams to Avoid
/in COVID-19 /by orthosportsmedBy Brandy Bauer | Featured on ncoa.org Scammers are quick to exploit emergencies to cheat people out of money, and the coronavirus pandemic unfortunately is no exception. Follow and share these four tips to ensure you or an older adult you serve is not among their victims!
How to Protect Yourself When Running Essential Errands
/in COVID-19 /by orthosportsmedArticle Featured on CDC.gov As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying groceries and medicine, and completing banking activities. The following information provides advice about how to meet […]
What explains Covid-19’s lethality for the elderly? Scientists look to ‘twilight’ of the immune system
/in COVID-19 /by orthosportsmedArticle Featured on Stat News | By Sharon Begley Researchers on Monday announced the most comprehensive estimates to date of elderly people’s elevated risk of serious illness and death from the new coronavirus: Covid-19 kills an estimated 13.4% of patients 80 and older, compared to 1.25% of those in their 50s and 0.3% of those in their 40s.