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Interview with Joe Shanks from Ft. Dodge/St. Edmonds
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Health & Fitness 
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 Des Moines University Offers Free Sports Physicals - 4/19/2010
DES MOINES, Iowa – Each year thousands of our students participate in athletics. All student-athletes that participate in sports in middle school or high school will need a physical. Des Moines University will once again offer free physicals this year for those in nee... |
 Proven Weight Loss Supplements - 1/14/2010
Losing weight can dramatically improve your emotional and physical health, but it can be a slow process. So it’s no wonder that 15% of American adults use diet supplements to boost weight loss, opting for a range of products that claim to decrease appetite, block fat absorption, or increase ... |
Finger Fractures - 1/14/2010
The structure and physiology of the immature hand has very significant influences on the types of injuries these athletes receive and the management of these injuries. The athlete's hand may be skeletally immature well up into the high school years. One factor that most everyone is awa... |
 Exercise in the Cold Weather - 1/14/2010
As the weather turns colder and the snow starts to fall, I thought it appropriate to write about how to safely exercise in the cold weather. Moving indoors to exercise and train is an option for some people, but for those athletes who don’t mind the cold weather, or those whose sports ... |
 Sprains, Strains, and other Foot Injuries - 1/14/2010
Anyone who watches sports on television, is familiar with commentators talking about sports injuries and speculating on the amount of time the athlete maybe be sidelined. Sprains, strains, tendon tears and fractures have different recovery times based on the anatomical location involved.&nbs... |
Female ACL Injuries and Prevention - 11/6/2009
Several decades ago the implementation of Title IX prompted a surge in female participation in intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics. With the swell in number of female athletes, this was accompanied with an increase in injuries to female athletes. As data was accumulated over ... |
Meniscus Tears - 11/6/2009
Most people know someone who has had a “torn cartilage” in their knee. This is usually referring to a meniscus tear. The meniscus are specialized cartilage structures within the knee and when injured can cause pain, and possibly even more significant long term problem... |
Sports: Frame by Frame - 11/6/2009
There is no substitute for speed. Ask any coach and they will probably agree the most difficult thing to defend is speed. Speed wins championships. And speed is challenging for medical professional to manage. The speed of movement can hide the source of an injury and make i... |
 Acute Muscle Strains of the Thigh in Athletes - 9/28/2009
Overview
A muscle strain is typically a muscle tear or “pull”, and is a common injury among young athletes. It is very common in the thigh, and can occur in any of the three major muscle groups in the thigh. In the back of the thigh, the hamstring muscles help... |
Ankle Sprains - 9/28/2009
Ankle sprains are the most common injury seen in sports. Athletes in sports that involve jumping such as basketball and volleyball, or sports such as football and soccer that require a lot of cutting, have a higher rate of ankle sprains, as high as 45% of all injuries seen in those sports. Given t... |
Shoes & Sports - 9/16/2009
The first thing most athletes do after signing up for a sport is to shop for shoes for the specific sport. A comfortable, effective shoe can be a great addition to sport performance. Conversely, a poorly fitted, uncomfortable shoe can be a significant impediment to performance. W... |
The Importance Of Certified Athletic Trainers - 9/16/2009
As we begin to prepare for the fall season, it’s a good time to ask the question: do you know who is taking care of your athletes? Iowa Health - Des Moines is doing its part for our community by employing Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) who work with some of the largest high schools in the... |
 Did You Know? - 8/26/2009
Did You Know For Men
•At around the age of 40, the lens in your eye begins to lose its flexibility, which is why many people struggle to read a menu as they age.
•Lack of sleep has been linked to developing diabetes, hear... |
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