| Please Welcome Debbie Holt
Dr. Vic Goradia, owner of Go Orthopedics and nationally recognized arthroscopic surgeon and sports medicine physician, welcomes Debbie Holt as Practice Manager for Go Orthopedics. Ms. Holt will be responsible for all aspects of the practice's operations.
Ms Holt formerly worked for a large Pediatric practice in Charlottesville, Va and brings with her more than 25 years of administrative experience in both the medical and legal fields. Holt is a busy mother of three and is looking forward to being an active member of the Chesterfield, Tri-cities and surrounding communities.
"We are thrilled to have Debbie join our Go Orthopedics team," said Dr. Goradia. "I'm confident her practice management and financial background will help us continue to grow our practice and strengthen our relationships through out the community."
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 Preventing Common Spring Sports Injuries
by Vic Goradia, MD
Snow SkiingMany injuries are caused by improper equipment, fatigue at the end of day and skiing beyond your abilities. It is important to have skis, bindings and boots fitted and adjusted by a qualified professional. The bindings in particular should release based on your height, weight and ski level. If improperly set, the bindings may not release and place you at risk for injury to your knee. This is one of the most commone causes for injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
As your muscles begin to fatigue, their ability to respond to the snow decreases. This also increases your risk of injury. As you recognize this fatigue it is important to ski on easier slopes or to "call it a day and head in."
Skiing beyond your abilities can often result in skiing out of control. This of course risks injury to yourself and others. Recognize your abilities and ski within them to maximize your enjoyment. Please visit Skiing and Soccer Injury Prevention Handout
for recommended exercises.
Soccer
Spring is a great time to get outside and enjoy playing in adult and youth soccer leagues. If you've been indoors all winter without much exercise then you may be more prone to injury. It is important to spend some time stretching, strengthening and practicing basic agilities prior to playing. On cold days in the early spring it is important to have a 10 minute warm-up period of light jogging and stretching.
visit Soccer Injury Prevention Handout for recommended exercises.
Baseball & SoftballIn addition to general stretching and strengthening, these sports have higher risk of shoulder and elbow injuries. Your program should focus on shoulder flexibility as well as strengthening the rotator cuff and upper back muscles. When throwing, it is also important to recognize the role of your trunk and abdominal muscles. These areas help your generate force when throwing the ball. Every program for injury prevention should include core strengthening and flexibility. |
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Go Orthopedics Announces a Second Office Location
Go Orthopedics is now welcoming patients at its newest location at the St. Francis campus. Immediate openings available.
Chester Location: 281 East hundred Road, Chester VA 23836
Midlothian Location: 13911 St Francis Blvd. Suite 104, Midlothian, VA 23114
Phone: 804-452-1635
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NEW Walk In Clinic
Go Orthopedics is now offering a walk in clinic all day on Monday's and Wednesday's at our Chester location for your convenience.
For more information you can call us at 804-452-1635 or visit us on the web at www.goOrtho.net
Go Orthopedics...Keeping you on the Go! |
