Orthopedics

The joy of winter is upon us along with the sports and outdoor activities that come with it. Winter sports are a great way to get some fresh air and have fun during these cold months. However, they can also involve high-speed and high-impact activities, which contribute to many injuries of the foot and ankle.

Winter sports are here, and whether it’s on the basketball court, the slopes, or the ice rink, ankle sprains may happen. An ankle sprain is the most common sports-related injury, accounting for 40% of all sport injuries. The good news is, most recoveries can get you back in the game in six to eight weeks.

Attention back and neck pain sufferers: You can learning ways to help alleviate what you are experiencing. Learn how Thursday during a wellness lecture at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

Reno Orthopedic Clinic would like to recognize Dr. Martin Anderson as he enters retirement.

Coming home.

That's how Victoria Melhuish, M.D., sees her practice's expansion to the Nevada state capital.

Thunderstorms are on the horizon, so seize the day and enjoy the sunshine while it’s here. Muscle Powered has organized a monthly trash mob to help keep our trails clean, join them at US Bank to help out. The Ghost Walk returns: meet behind the Firkin and Fox for some local haunted history. Teens will enjoy a ‘Night at the Library’ with pizza and games. And as always, the Nevada State Railroad Museum beckons: this week with rides on the Steam Train available.

SATURDAY:

• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)
• Muscle Powered One Hour Trash Mob: located at the south side of East College Parkway near the I-580 overpass where the multi-use path meets the sidewalk. Parking is available at US Bank/Dotty's Casino (8am-9am; Gloves, trash bags, and water will be available)
• Weekly Live Auction at Good Time Auctions: 3579 E Hwy 50, Suite 211 (Preview 8am-3pm; Live Indoor Auction 3pm)

Join Daniel Robertson, MD, an orthopedic physician with Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, on Wednesday, October 17 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Minden, Nev., for a free, hour-long-discussion with a focus on shoulder arthritis treatment options.
The discussion will focus on shoulder anatomy, the signs and symptoms of shoulder arthritis, and how physicians diagnosis and treat shoulder arthritis.

The New Year has always been the perfect time to reflect and look ahead with a fresh perspective. As the primary wellness provider for the South Lake Tahoe area, I would like to address questions you may have about the future of healthcare and what Barton Health has planned for 2012 and beyond.

(Press Release) LAKE TAHOE — From spandex to black tie — set your sights on some of the world’s top cyclists for an elegant evening celebrating the overall start of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event in North America. Wine, dine and mingle during the Opening Gala and Official Team Introduction, Friday, May 13 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa’s Theater in South Lake Tahoe.

The 2011 Amgen Tour of California will feature 19 elite teams, including:

For businesses looking for exposure with active domestic and international market audiences, the opportunity is the Amgen Tour of California and the time is now. The largest sporting event hosted in California includes 27 hours of national television coverage and live broadcasts outside the U.S. in more than 90 countries and billions of worldwide impressions from television, print and online sources.