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"A Visit to the 2012 Exergy-Twenty12
Training Camp"
Velo News • February 10, 2012
At 9:00 a.m. on a Tuesday in February, 12 women hang around a gas station parking lot in Mecca.
Their heads are not covered with scarves and veils, and their bodies are decisively not hidden behind baggy cloaks.
Instead, the women’s muscled frames are lacquered with taut Pearl Izumi cycling kits. Their heads topped by sleek catlike helmets. And this isn’t the Mecca you are thinking of in Saudi Arabia.
This Mecca is a scrubby agricultural town on the northern end of Southern California’s Salton Sea. A short drive from a rented house in Palm Desert, the Exergy-Twenty12 pro cycling team have gathered at this windblown ampm gas station for an 80-mile ride during their week-long February training camp.
Team Physician Kristin Wingfield explains how in 2012 she will be working with clinical neuropsychologist Eric Freitag to take baseline neurological assessments of each rider.
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"Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry
out at least the next two games;
team then will determine next course of action"
Silicon Valley (San Jose) Mercury News (MercuryNews.com) • January 5, 2012
Warriors point guard Stephen Curry won't play Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Nor will he play Saturday against the Utah Jazz.
No one knows when he will play again on that sprained right ankle. Three sprains in just over two weeks have sounded an alarm in Warriors world. Concern, frustration and resolve are at an all-time high. . . .
The other possibility is that Curry has a degenerative condition.
"It sounds suspect," said Dr. Catherine Cheung, who through her private practice in San Francisco specializes in all aspects of foot and ankle care, including complex reconstruction. "Usually after surgery, when you tighten up the ligaments, you don't roll it anymore. It's unusual that that would keep happening. It's hard to predict that he wouldn't do it again. . . . The odds are not in his favor if he's done it three times in the past two weeks. He may have to look at another surgery."
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"70 Female Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon Leaders
to Know"
Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review • October 2011
Among those selected by Becker's for its list of leading female orthopedic and spine surgeons is Elly LaRoque, M.D. Honorees were named based on the awards they received from major orthopaedic organizations, leadership in those organizations, work on professional publications, and positions of service held at hospitals and practices. All surgeons on the list underwent substantial review from the editorial staff and orthopaedic physician peers. ♦ See the full list . . .
"Are Partial Knee Replacements a Passing Trend
of the Future of Knee Care? 13 Responses"
Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review • September 2011
Dr. Nicholas Colyvas discusses whether partial knee replacements are a passing trend or the way of the future. ♦ Read the full article . . .
"When Should You Do What
in Your Postresidency Job Search?"
Your Ultimate Job Search Guide • Summer 2011
Orthpaedic surgeon Elly Laroque, M.D., has lectured at annual meetings of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and to residents and fellows from Stanford and UCSF on the topic of how to choose and start a practice. This article includes useful information on the subject and is based on personal experience, research, and talking to colleagues who share accounts of their own job searches. Her most valuable piece of advice? "Start looking early, at least a year in advance, unless you're going into academics, in which case start even sooner." ♦ Read the full article . . .
"70 Outstanding Hip Surgeons and Specialists"
Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review • May 2011
Among those selected by Becker's for its list of leading hip specialists is Thomas G. Sampson, M.D. Honorees were named based on the awards they received from major orthopaedic organizations, leadership in those organizations, work on professional publications, and positions of service held at hospitals and practices. All surgeons on the list underwent substantial review from the editorial staff and orthopaedic physician peers. ♦ See the full list . . .
Nicholas Colyvas, M.D., Talks about Shoulder Pain
YouTube • May 2011
Nicholas Colyvas, M.D., discusses advances in diagnosing and treating pain in the shoulder. Such advances now enable more options for people suffering from rotator-cuff and other shoulder injuries—good news for the roughly 25 percent of people who will experience a shoulder injury at some time in their lives. ♦ See the video . . . .
"Heel Your Heels"
eHow • December 2011
Leonardo da Vinci once proclaimed, "The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art." Clearly, the Renaissance man who gave us the Mona Lisa and contributed so greatly to the sciences knew what he was talking about. From our toddler years to old age, our feet give us the ability to move about on our own, something even more important before the invention of modern conveyances. Feet also can be fun to dress up with the season's hottest footwear trends.
"People should primarily focus on the fit of the shoes and make sure that their feet are adequately supported," recommends San Francisco podiatrist and foot surgeon Dr. Catherine Cheung. "A well-fitting shoe supports the arch, cushions the heel, and doesn't squish your toes," says Dr. Cheung, and that that goes for sneakers, flats, heels, boots, and any other close-toed shoes as well. ♦ Read the full article . . .
"Save Your Soles"
Women's Health • December 2010
Apart from the occasional pedicure, women tend to use and abuse their feet—maybe because "foot care" has less-than-sexy (okay, geriatric) connotations. But, hey, bunions and bone spurs happen . . . a lot. Research shows that most people have a foot injury of some sort by age 40, and women undergo the majority of common-problem foot surgeries. Sidestep heinous maladies by treating your feet right. Much weight shifting onto the feet causes calf muscles to clench up and eventually tighten, making it hard to walk normally even on days you wear flats. Platform and wedge shoes are a bit kinder, but most still have an unnatural incline, says San Francisco podiatrist Catherine Cheung, D.P.M. ♦ Read the full article . . .
"Choosing the Best Workout Shoe: 5 Biggest Mistakes"
WebMD • November 2010
What's the one piece of workout gear you can't live without? Your iPod Nano? A good water bottle? A truly supportive sports bra? Actually, no. The single most important piece of equipment to virtually any kind of exercise program—running, aerobics, hiking, tennis, basketball—is the right pair of shoes.
A good pair of shoes can make or break your workout—but it’s easy to go wrong. Even walking shoes differ from running shoes.
"Runners land more on their forefoot, while when walking you have a heavier heel strike," says Catherine Cheung, D.P.M., a podiatrist and foot surgeon with the Post Street Surgery Center in San Francisco. "So, for running, you want a shoe that has more cushioning on the forefoot, while walking shoes should have stiffer rubber to support the heel." ♦ Read the full article . . .
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"The Need for Vintage Speed"
AAOS Now • August 2010
For as long as he can remember, Nicholas Colyvas, M.D., has had a passion for cars.
"As a child, I was always building model cars, talking about cars, or working on one of my parents' cars," he says. ♦ Read the full article . . .
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National Medical Report
YouTube • October 2009
Thomas G. Sampson, M.D., discusses how early diagnosis of hip (joint) pain in baby boomers and young adults may be treated with hip arthroscopy to alleviate symptoms and decrease the progression of hip arthritis. ♦ See the video . . . .
"Arthroscopic Surgery for Hip Impingement:
It Works for Me"
AAOS Now • June 2008
"In 2003, a colleague asked if I would perform arthroscopic hip surgery on his collegiate athlete daughter. Aware of the inherent technical difficulties in hip arthroscopy, I recommended that he seek the advice of a specialist. Fortunately, my colleague found Thomas G. Sampson, M.D., who diagnosed a condition that I had never previously known—femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)—and successfully performed arthroscopic surgery to resolve her painful symptoms." ♦ Read the full article . . .
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"Current Concepts in Ankle Arthroscopy"
Podiatry Today • December 1, 2007
Ankle arthroscopy is an extremely useful skill for a foot-and-ankle surgeon, reports Catherine Cheung, D.P.M. Foot-and-ankle surgeons use ankle arthroscopies to treat a variety of problems, including osteochondral defects, loose osteochondral fragments, ankle impingement, posttraumatic fibrous bands, synovitis, and ligamentous/capsular injuries. ♦ Read the full article . . .
"PBR's Multi-Million-Dollar Man Sidelined"
PBR • March 3, 2004
Dr. Tandy Freeman and San Francisco specialist Dr. Thomas Sampson reviewed an MRI of celebrity Chris Shivers's hip and recommended that he undergo arthroscopic hip surgery in order to prevent more-invasive surgery or even hip replacement in the future. The hip has plagued Shivers for over eight months and was diagnosed to have evidence of torn cartilage and a bone spur. ♦ Read the full article . . .
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