November 2nd from 4-8PM November 7th from 8AM-12PM at GreatLIFE Woodlake
- 30-minute screening
- $25 – pay by cash, check or credit card at the time of your screening
GreatLIFE members may have the fee charged to their account. If you have DAKOTACARE coverage you may use your Flex Spending Account.
One acorn fell from the tree right into the arms of the orthopedic surgeon who had treated his mother years earlier. That happened when three-year old Oliver Schock stood up on a slide in his back yard, tumbled off, broke two bones in his right arm, and landed in the office of Walter Carlson, MD.
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Article By: Darcie Bontje, Sioux Falls Women Magazine
While physical therapy is the prescribed course of treatment for many orthopedic injury sufferers, a land-based regimen is not suitable for some patients.
Brad Pfeifle, vice president of Sports Medicine and Rehab Services at Orthopedic...
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. This chronic problem is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a ligament-like structure that passes from the heel to the forefoot. The inflammation is caused by the fascia partially tearing or pulling away from the heel. A bony spur may also...
Heel pain is a common problem that can affect people of all ages. Over time, problems with the way you walk or stand can cause painful changes in ligaments and other tissues. The heel and ankle bones can be affected too. Heel pain also can result from an injury or a health problem, such as...
Hallux rigidus is characterized by loss of motion, pain, redness, and swelling at the base of the big toe. It’s a chronic condition caused by arthritis, often brought on by an old injury.
A bunion is an unsightly bump at the base of the big toe. Because bunions don’t fit most shoes, the skin in the area can become irritated and swollen. Bunions, hammer toes, and metatarsalgia often appear together. Although bunions tend to be hereditary, wearing shoes with too narrow a forefoot or...
Prompt treatment of a sports injury is important. When a sports injury occurs, your athlete wants to get back into the game quickly. As a parent, coach or athletic director, you want them to receive the best care and return to play safely.
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