Episode 15.34?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c.
Segment One:?Management of Sports Injury & Joint Pain for Weekend Warriors
Dr. William Nordt talks with Steve and Dr. Cole about why older athletes are more prone to injury, types of knee injuries, knee braces, non-surgical treatments and when the weekend athlete should see a surgeon.?Dr. William Nordt is an orthopedic surgeon and partner in OrthoVirginia since 1990. Perennially voted one of Richmond?s ?Top Docs,? he has a strong commitment to excellence in all aspects of orthopedic care. He has served as the team physician for the U.S. Olympic ski team and Olympic training camp, as well as various professional soccer, football, and hockey teams. Dr. Nordt’s passion is restoring patients of all ages to an active and healthy lifestyle. He has devoted much of his career to the study of cartilage disease and founded the Virginia Cartilage Center.
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distinct alternative to the basic knee sleeve. Developed by world renown orthopedic surgeon, Dr. William Nordt, the REACTION WEB can help decrease knee pain and increase function to get you back to your active lifestyle. The elastomeric web is an innovative solution that absorbs shock, disperses energy and shifts pain away from your knee. This comfortable, easy to apply solution takes the shape of your knee, with an improved design engineered for better fit and comfort.
Segment Two: Acute vs Chronic Injury -?Managing Chronic Pain
Dr. Josh Velarde, DPT from?ATI?Physical Therapy?discusses the difference between acute and chronic injuries and pain and their effect effect on the body; methods that can prevent injuries from becoming chronic:?over-training, body mechanics, posture, stretching and balance of?conditioning different muscle groups, catching pain early and stop training when it occurs.
Josh received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry at Illinois State University and then went on to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy Degree at Governor?s State University in 2010.? He accepted a position at ATI Physical Therapy in the western suburbs of Chicago directly following his doctorate program.? He is currently the clinic director of this outpatient orthopedic clinic.? Josh works with a diverse patient population ? with a special interest in postoperative and sport rehabilitation.
He uses his education and background in fitness to help develop patients a comprehensive plan of care with an emphasis on manual therapy and functional strengthening.? He has had great success assisting his patients return to their prior activity level with this strategic plan of care.? Josh continued his education with the Great Lakes Seminars in 2014 ? where he gained his certification in Integrated Manual Therapy.? His knowledge of manual therapy has allowed him to provide a more hands-on approach to therapy with his patients in his daily practice.
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