Orthopedics/Sports - February 2013 Archives

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Thirty years ago, when Mayo Clinic's Mary O'Connor, M.D., was deciding on a specialty after medical school, she heard that orthopedic surgeons ...

Whether you're a black-diamond skier or a novice on the bunny slope, your day can be spoiled by an injury that happens on the last run of the day.  End-of-the-day tweaks and spills are more common than you’d think, says Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Ed Laskowski, M.D.  Muscle fatigue at the end of the day can lead to sloppy technique and injuries such as a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee, which can require surgery and intensive rehabilitation. Dr. Laskowski, a former elite skier who turned his career to medicine, says that recreational skiers can take steps to optimize their protection from injury. (Read more below) Skiing b-roll and sound bites with Dr. Laskowski are in the downloads above Expert title for broadcast cg: Dr. Edward Laskowski, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine MANDATORY CREDIT FOR B-ROLL: Courtesy: Squaw Valley, USA/Tahoe-TV To schedule an interview with Dr. Laskowski contact: Bryan Anderson (507) 284-5005  newsbureau@mayo.edu