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...
SAIL: Helping You Stay Active and Independent for Life
Jan 31, 2020
Maintaining independence is an important focus for those entering their senior years. Along with independence must be the ability to remain active— specifically focusing on keeping up with your strength, fitness, and balance.