As we celebrate National Hiking Day, our team invites you to lace up your hiking boots and explore the stunning trails that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. In this blog post, we'll delve into the benefits of hiking for strong bones and joints, as well as your overall health, while highlighting some local hiking destinations and hiking tips. We're also excited to share photos from our own team hitting the trails!
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.
Governor Inslee has announced a halt to elective surgeries due to rising COVID-19 cases. The governor's announcement applies to hospital surgical cases, but it does not apply to outpatient orthopedic surgical cases scheduled at the NWOS Ambulatory Surgery Center. The Surgery Center, as well as all NWOS Clinics and Express Walk-In Clinics, are open.
The COVID‐19 pandemic has altered almost everything about our lives. In health care, clinics, hospitals, and surgical centers are often short‐staffed, or overcrowded caring for COVID patients. This has forced many people to delay surgeries and treatment of orthopedic injuries and conditions, adding painful or debilitating waiting to an already stressful situation.
Even though you’ve slowed down as your priorities have shifted, your love of sports and your desire to stay active has never faded, so it’s important to find that balance. Playing sports and a consistent exercise routine is vital for health and is an important social outlet.
When your bones, joints, or muscles are injured or hurting, it’s comforting to know that NW Orthopedic Express Clinics offer no-hassle walk-in capability, orthopedic expertise, and treatment options to help you get back in action.
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.
Olympic athletes are often seen as idols by the general public for their inspiring talent, drive, work ethic, dedication, and ability to push through the most difficult circumstances.