ACL Tears – Are you at risk?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most frequently injured ligaments in the knee. Each year 100,000-200,000 ACL injuries are reported in the United States. The primary function of the ACL is to prevent forward movement of the tibia on the femur and to assist with stabilizing the knee during high velocity movements. […]
Get Your Health Back on Track
Your body has probably been sending out some strong messages that you’ve been ignoring. But do not fear! Below is a helpful guide to remind you about all those yearly screenings or visits you should be doing with your provider. If anything below applies to you, it might be time to give your friendly Southwest Health provider a call.
Holiday Healthy Eating
Holidays are meant to be a joyous time – gathering with friends and family, taking some time off of working, and lots of good food. For those with health goals, holidays can be stressful with all the delicious foods – typically leading to overindulging. Then the sense of defeat as their health goals get further away.
Your ACL: bridging the gap between injury and play
by Brad Vamstad, Director of Athletic Training and Sports Performance Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL injuries can be a devastating injury for an athlete of any age. In the United States alone, ACL sprains make up almost 200,000 reported injuries per year. Most common among those are athletes who participate in high demand sports like […]
Breast Cancer Prevention: Reduce Your Risk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. It is also a reminder about the importance of early detection, education, and the perfect time to talk about routine exams.
Could it be Skin Cancer?
by Christina Burr, PA-C Did you know that Skin Cancer is the most common type of cancer? While it can occur at any age, the risk for skin cancer increases as you age. It is caused by a variety of factors including sun exposure and genetics. You are also at increased risk if you are […]
