What is a Stress Fracture?

Mar 6, 2024

Stress fractures are a common affliction. While they’re especially prevalent in athletes and sports enthusiasts, stress fractures can happen to anyone. Dr. Jesse Shaw, Sports Medicine Physician with Pullman Regional Hospital, shares helpful...

Breathing Techniques: Improve Lung Capacity

Dec 6, 2023

Did you know your lungs have an internal surface area as large as a tennis court? Despite all their surface area and vital role in keeping us alive, most of us use our lungs less effectively than we could be. Jefferson Ramsey, Certified Athletic...

Concussions: How to Spot & Treat

Jul 20, 2023

We’ve probably all seen someone get hit in the head- whether it was during a professional sports game, high school athletics event, or even little league practice. You may have caught yourself wondering- did they get a concussion? Nicole Clements,...

Ice Ice Baby?

Jun 5, 2023

We’ve all been there- you sustain a minor injury playing catch with the kids, doing yard work, or working around the house. But what constitutes ‘minor’? When should you apply ice? When should you apply heat? Jaimie Haramoto, Certified Athletic...

What is the BEAR Implant, and How Can it Help You Heal Your ACL?

May 8, 2023

An ACL injury involves a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament, the tissue that connects your thigh bone to your shinbone. Traditional ACL reconstruction for injuries requires surgery to remove the ACL and a graft to replace the tendon...

VELYS Robotic-Assisted Surgery: What You Need to Know

Sep 12, 2022

VELYS Digital Surgery by DePuy Synthes, is a robotic-assisted surgical system that attaches to the operating table bedside and is used for accurate and precise knee-replacement surgeries. Since the VELYS system mounts on the operating table, it is...