With Hoopfest weekend just three weeks away, it is important to familiarize yourself with the most common injuries associated with playing basketball and some preparation and preventive measures to decrease the risk of injury and continue to play to the best of your ability.
One of the best things about Bloomsday is that no matter your running history, everyone can come together to enjoy one of the best events in Spokane. Regardless if you're a Bloomsday veteran or this is your first time taking part, it’s important to set running goals and work towards achieving them.
When training for Bloomsday and other 2022 races, incorporating foot and ankle strengthening exercises into your training program could help to prevent running-related injuries.
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is the Official Orthopedic Provider of Gonzaga Athletics. Dr. Russell VanderWilde, Dr. Khalid Shirzad, and Dr. Soren Olson work closely with these talented college athletes and their trainers. They strive to protect athletes from injury on the court and field while providing the best orthopedic treatment to get them back in the game when injuries do sometimes occur.
This past weekend’s snowstorm, Spokane’s first of the season, is a good reminder that many of us will be exercising mostly indoors this winter.
Our goal at NWOS is to keep people as active and healthy as possible and sometimes that requires orthopedic care. Preventative care, like staying active as you get older, is by far more important. NWOS's Dr. Jonathan P. Keeve discusses how staying active can have multiple health benefits.