Youth sports can be excellent for children. Not only are there well-studied benefits that sports provide to children in the form of improved cognitive development and physical growth to aid their developing bodies, but sports can be just plain fun. Unfortunately, without proper precautions or even by accident or happenstance, your child could face youth sports injuries. …
Fractures, or broken bones, can be serious injuries that need weeks of recovery. Without proper, timely attention, a broken bone can lead to deformity, disability, or complications with your cardiovascular system, such as a pulmonary embolism. Though you may think having a broken bone would be painfully obvious–and in most cases, it is–there are some …
If you experience carpal tunnel syndrome on a regular basis, don’t wait until the symptoms become even more severe before you see a medical professional. When you obtain treatment for carpal tunnel in its early stages, simple solutions like rest or wearing a wrist brace can be effective treatments for your condition. Ultimately, early treatment will save …
When Should You Seek Medical Attention for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Read More »
Most of us take our shoulders for granted, but this complex joint used every day often results in chronic pain for many people. The shoulder, a nexus of several joints combined with tendons and muscles, enables a wide range of arm motions, from scratching your back to throwing a pitch in a softball game. However, …
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Injuries and accidents simply happen. They aren’t always preventable; however, despite their unpredictability, injuries and accidents can be prepared for. If you don’t have a first aid kit, have one but it is in some forgotten corner of your house, or if you’re looking to help keep you and your loved ones better prepared for the unforeseen, then …
Ligaments are strong fibrous tissues that help connect bones in our body at a joint. This helps provide stability but also provides a bit of added controlled movement. Healthy and strong ligaments are essential for movement, stability, and strength. A Ligament tear can cause a lack of mobility, pain and discomfort, and weakness in the body. Knowing …
At Go To Ortho, we have been continually reviewing CDC recommendations and updating our preventive and responsive actions accordingly, so that we can continue to provide care to those that need it while keeping our patient’s and staff’s health a priority. The Oregon Health Authority announced on February 28, 2020, the first presumptive case of …
Now is a great time to rekindle your love of the outdoors. In fact, record numbers of people flock every year into parks and wilderness to camp, hike, mountain bike or just be at peace. Just remember that when you are remote, your chances for serious injury escalate 50 percent higher simply because you can’t …
Getting Outdoors? Eight Unexpected Items Doctors Recommend You Take in Your Backpack Read More »
Each year record numbers of people are flocking into Oregon parks and wilderness to enjoy nature. While therapeutic, escaping the city can reduce access to life saving medicine, due to Oregon’s limited trauma and injury support system in rural areas. In fact, your risk of fatality increases nearly 50 percent if seriously injured outside of …
Injured Outdoors or on a Rural Road? 911 may not be Able to Save You Read More »
The workers’ compensation claim process can be complicated – even experienced HR managers and HR specialists have questions about the nuances of workers’ compensation law. The fact that workers’ compensation rules and regulations differ from state to state doesn’t make the process any easier. Go To Ortho sat down with top Oregon workers’ compensation lawyer …
Q&A With Top Oregon Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, Lauren Oda Read More »
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