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Welcome to the third edition of Azalea Orthopedics. Our physicians and staff are extremely excited about this issue, and the writers and contributors have worked very hard to fill it with useful information that can be applied year round.
As physicians and surgeons, we have a tendency to focus on the more technical aspects of sports medicine and health care in general. The stories in this magazine are a sincere effort to address the issues that are important to all of our patients, friends, and families. From our marketing director’s perspective on posture to the “Gutsy Girls” story, we hope you find this issue educational and enjoyable.
We’d like to thank you for your support as we strive to provide the highest quality of orthopedic care in East Texas, and we appreciate you taking the time to read and share our latest publication.
Sincerely,
John F. Walker, MD
President, Azalea Orthopedics
CORE CRAZE
The definitions of “posture” and “core” are basically the same; it’s all about stability. Stabilization is how we hold our bodies upright. Because we depend on the muscles and the spine to keep our bodies upright and injury-free for a lifetime, doing it right matters a great deal.
BONE UP ON CALCIUM
Keeping your skeletal framework in tip-top condition may seem like an overwhelming task. But there is a wealth of information and many new products that make it easy to get the right amount of calcium to keep your bones strong.
GETTING GAME-READY
As children across the country begin heading back to school, it’s only natural for organized sports, and subsequently children’s health and safety, to be in every-one’s thoughts. With a little knowledge and a few helpful tips we can all contribute to keeping everyone in the game.