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Monday, September 12th, 2011
For Sports Injuries Don’t Forget To Follow ‘THE RICE PRINCIPLE’
IF YOU HAVE AN OBVIOUS BONEY DEFORMITY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
‘THE RICE PRINCIPLE’ = REST, ICE COMPRESSION and EVALUATION
REST
Stop The Activity That Caused The Injury (Use Crutches Or Sling To Decrease Use Of The Affected Area)
ICE
Apply Ice In 15-30 Minute Increments. Allow Sufficient Time Between Applications For The Affected Are To Return To Normal Temperature
COMPRESSION
Use Compression Garments Or Wraps To Decrease Or Prevent Swelling
ELEVATION
Reduce Swelling By Elevating The Affected Area Above The Heart.
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MOI HUMAN MOTION THERAPY’S SPORTS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL AGES!
Monday, September 12th, 2011
- Evaluation Testing Conducted At First Session.
- Individualized Training Program Created For Each Participant.
- Sessions Available At Convenient Times Through Out The Day.
Call Clayton! At 815-895-0000 Today For Details
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Sports Medicine
Friday, February 4th, 2011
At Midwest Orthopaedic Institute, we understand the need and drive to resume physical activity as soon as possible following an injury. At MOI you will find experts to help you return to your active lifestyle and compete in sports at your highest potential. Our team of experts include:
- Sports medicine fellowship-trained,
board-certified family practice and
orthopaedic surgeons - Sports physical therapy specialists
- Certified athletic trainers
MOI’s approach focuses on early treatment that addresses total body fitness, as well as the injury itself. This approach typically enables individuals to return to their active lifestyles more quickly and with improved performance.
If you experience frequent pain or are limited in your daily activities due to an accident, injury, or illness, or if you would like to enhance your performance in a sport, MOI’s Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy specialists may be able to help. Our highly skilled staff provides outpatient rehabilitation and conditioning to patients who are experiencing pain or limited movement, as well as sports enhancement programs.
Services offered in sports medicine include:
- Injury prevention
- Evaluation and diagnosis
- Non-operative care and rehabilitation
- Operative care and rehabilitation
- Performance enhancement
- Sports medicine outreach programs providing athletic training and team physician services to area college, high school, and middle school teams.
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