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St. Francis Sports Medicine Newsletter | October 2014 
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October
2014
Our Certified Athletic Trainers are pleased to provide coverage at the following community sporting events:

 

Mondays

GSL Basketball 

 

Tuesdays

GSL Volleyball 

 

Wednesdays

GSL Soccer 

 

Thursdays

GSL Flag Football 

 

  

Oct. 18

Home School State Volleyball Tournament

 

Greenville Griffins Rugby

 

Oct. 19

Furman Rugby

 

Oct. 23

Shannon Forest High School Football

 

Oct. 24

Greenville Road Warriors Opening Night

 

Oct. 25

Furman Rugby

 

Oct. 25

Spinx Runfest 

 

Oct. 25

Greenville Derby Dames Roller Derby



 

Get in Faster
with 675-HURT
 

When injuries strike, you just need to remember one number - 675-HURT, St. Francis Sports Medicine's 24/7 injury hotline. 675-HURT provides concierge service to Piedmont Orthopaedic Associates and Carolina Orthopaedic Center physicians, getting you an appointment with an orthopedic expert faster. If you're not sure if you need to see a physician right away, the professionals at 675-HURT can give you advice for at-home treatment.

 

In fact - grab your phone and enter 864-675-4878 into your contact list now. Then you won't have to remember any numbers! 

Featured Article
  


 

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. The muscles and joints of the shoulder allow it to move through a wide range of motions, making it unstable and easily subject to injury and dislocation. Injuries are frequently caused by athletic activities that involve repetitive motion, but they also can occur during everyday activities. Read on to learn treatment options to make your shoulder pain a thing of the past.

Shoulder Pain. What Are My Options?

 

Whether diagnosed as a rotator cuff tear, a shoulder impingement or a SLAP tear (superior labral tear) the result is the same - pain and loss of mobility. Pain that interferes with enjoying your hobbies, doing your job, or even getting a good night's sleep. Loss of mobility that keeps you from picking up your grandkids or doing any task overhead. When the pain and loss of mobility interferes with your quality of life, it's time to see an orthopedist.

  

Treatment for Shoulder Pain

Treatment for shoulder injuries varies greatly due to the type and severity of the injury. The most conservative would be a short course of physical therapy  to increase mobility, strengthen the shoulder and improve mechanics. The next step could be a cortisone injection to relieve pain. If symptoms persist, surgery can be the answer.

  

Shoulder Surgery at the Speed of Life

The good news is these types of surgeries are almost always done arthroscopically with only three or four tiny incisions. This minimally-invasive approach means a shorter recovery time and less pain following surgery. After surgery, physical therapy can get you back full motion and strength.

 

If shoulder pain is holding you back from the things you enjoy, call 675-HURT or make an appointment with a Bon Secours Medical Group physician.

 

Video Extras

Dr. Tom Baumgarten of Piedmont Orthopaedic Associates discusses the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder injuries.

 

  

 

See an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery performed by Dr. Alan Posta, Jr. of Carolina Orthopaedic Center

  

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