Each year in the U.S. there are approximately 250,000 knee injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).  The ACL is the most commonly torn ligament in the knee, a devastating injury that would end an athlete’s season and affect them possibly for seasons to come.  In recently released research, there have been scientifically proven programs to help reduce the chance and occurrence of ACL tears, especially in female athletes, by up to 88%!

                The staff at Robinwood Orthopaedic Specialty Center would like to invite you to a free educational seminar that will discuss why knee injuries are more prevalent among female athletes and what to expect following an ACL tear. This will be followed by a discussion on screening and training techniques for preventing ACL tears. This FREE seminar is open to all athletes, parents, and coaches. Learn what you can do to avoid this devastating, season-ending injury.

When: May 29^th, 2013

Time: 7:00 pm

Who: All are welcome

Where: Martinsburg High School Auditorium; Martinsburg, WV

Presenters: Dr. Daniel Warner Orthopaedic Surgeon and Eric Sampsell PT, ATC, CMP

For more information on the presenters or the topic, please visit our website at:

www.robinwoodortho.com

For more information on our free screening program for Little League baseball/softball players for prevention of shoulder and elbow injury, please contact Eric Sampsell PT, ATC, CMP at 301-302-0506 or e-mail at esampsell@robinwoodortho.com.

New Procedures in Hammertoe Surgery will air live on Tuesday, March 5^th, 2013 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am.

Call 301-739-2323 during the show to have your questions answered!

Health Matters airs live on WJEJ 1240 AM in Hagerstown.  If you miss the live show you can listen online at www.meritushealth.com/radio

Pre-Operative Total Joint Program at Robinwood Orthopaedic Specialty Center Physical Therapy

Preoperative Education/Physical Therapy Services

Research has shown a short-term preoperative program of education and physical therapy can accelerate early functional recovery of patients (younger than 70), especially with a total hip replacement. Preoperative therapy can help reduce the likelihood of postoperative complications such as stiffness and pain and help to build a base of strength to better improve your ability to walk and perform normal, routine activities of daily living after surgery. The physical therapist will focus on developing your independence by increasing your ability to move with ease by tailoring an exercise plan to increase your strength and endurance before and after surgery. You will be shown special ways to walk and move to ensure your safety and prepare your body for your  new joint.
The staff at Robinwood Orthopaedic Specialty Center will begin to work with you two-six weeks before your scheduled surgery or as the surgeon feels is appropriate. The physical therapist will initiate individualized and one on one preoperative education and physical therapy prior to receiving your total joint procedure. That way, everyone knows what to expect before, during and after the procedure. The program is designed to address:

            Safety Precautions

            Deep Vein Thrombosis (blood clots)

Getting out of bed

Transfer techniques (from toilet & tub)

Weight-bearing status

Gait training with use of assistive devices, such as canes, walkers, reachers, etc. Exercise

Stair training  

Fall prevention

Ensuring a safe home environment

Potential postoperative complications

Pain management

Preoperative Education/Physical Therapy Services

Research has shown a short-term preoperative program of education and physical therapy can accelerate early functional recovery of patients (younger than 70), especially with a total hip replacement. Preoperative therapy can help reduce the likelihood of postoperative complications such as stiffness and pain and help to build a base of strength to better improve your ability to walk and perform normal, routine activities of daily living after surgery. The physical therapist will focus on developing your independence by increasing your ability to move with ease by tailoring an exercise plan to increase your strength and endurance before and after surgery. You will be shown special ways to walk and move to ensure your safety and prepare your body for your  new joint.
The staff at Robinwood Orthopaedic Specialty Center will begin to work with you two-six weeks before your scheduled surgery or as the surgeon feels is appropriate. The physical therapist will initiate individualized and one on one preoperative education and physical therapy prior to receiving your total joint procedure. That way, everyone knows what to expect before, during and after the procedure. The program is designed to address:

            Safety Precautions

            Deep Vein Thrombosis (blood clots)

Getting out of bed

Transfer techniques (from toilet & tub)

Weight-bearing status

Gait training with use of assistive devices, such as canes, walkers, reachers, etc. Exercise

Stair training  

Fall prevention

Ensuring a safe home environment

Potential postoperative complications

Pain management

http://www.bmulligan.com/research/research.html

He graduated from West Virginia University Medical School and stayed at WVU to complete his Orthopaedic residency.  He completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship with Kaiser Permanente in California where he took care of Division I athletics at The University of California Irvine.