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Life is active. Whether it’s taking groceries in from the car, shoveling snow or raking leaves, playing
weekend tag football, wrestling with the kids or stirring oatmeal cookie batter – it all requires a healthy body in movement. And, sometimes an illness, injury or the normal aging process takes us away from life. At Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville, we help you get better so you can get back to it – whatever IT may happen to be.We specialize in bone and joint-related injuries in southeast Ohio, those injuries that keep you from enjoying life. We proudly serve patients in Muskingum, Coshocton, Fairfield, Franklin, Guernsey, Licking, Morgan, Noble and Perry counties. |
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Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville – it’s time for you to get back to it. |
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June 11th, 2013 Posted in Bone and Joint Clinic
Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the U.S., attacking 50 million adults and nearly 300,000 children, according to the Arthritis Foundation. May puts arthritis at the forefront with Arthritis Awareness Month, and n ow, we want to do our part. Thanks to the Arthritis Foundation, you can educate yourself and stay up-to-date on the latest news surrounding the disease.
If you suffer from arthritis, or think you might have symptoms, use this interactive online tool. It lets you search by body part to learn what can go wrong and how to take care of it.
In a previous blog post, we provided the top 10 ways to protect your joints, courtesy of the Arthritis Foundation. The list includes tips such as: maintaining your ideal body weight, pacing yourself and asking for help when you need it. We encourage you to review the full article, because your bone and joint health is our first priority. To schedule an appointment with Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville, please call 740-454-3273.
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May 3rd, 2013 Posted in Events
ZANESVILLE – Sports Medicine Zanesville will host a free sports physical clinic on Saturday, May 4. Open to all Ohio students, the event starts at 8 a.m. with physicals recommended by the Ohio High School Athletic Association prior to participation in athletics.
“This is a good opportunity for us to give back to our community and ensure that all our local student-athletes are prepared for the upcoming school year,” said Dr. James Gasparine of Sports Medicine Zanesville.
Sports Medicine Zanesville is sponsoring the event, which last year treated nearly 300 students free of charge. Gasparine and his fellow Sports Medicine Zanesville physicians and staff will volunteer their time for the May 4 event, and will be joined by six local primary care physicians and two nurse practitioners. The local volunteers include: Dr. Shelly Dunmyer, Dr. Anthony Flarey, Dr. Ronald Harvey, Dr. Maria Jamiolkowski, Dr. William Shade, Dr. Michael Zimmerer, Angie Pickens, NP and Samantha Cater, NP.
Schools are encouraged to reserve appointment times by emailing sports@orthozane.com or by calling 740-588-1089.
A link to the 2013-2014 OHSAA pre-participation physical evaluation form that all students should use can be found here: http://ohsaa.org/medicine/physicalform.htm
About Sports Medicine Zanesville
Sports Medicine Zanesville is a full-service, comprehensive, orthopaedic center, with a mission dedicated to relieving pain and restoring an active lifestyle in each patient. Sports Medicine Zanesville has a team of highly skilled, board certified orthopaedic surgeons and specialized health care professionals. For more information, visit www.smzanesville.com.
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April 15th, 2013 Posted in Events, Our Physicians
ZANESVILLE – A pair of local doctors will discuss arthritis, heat exhaustion and revised concussion guidelines for high school athletes at two free seminars in Zanesville this month.
 Dr. Steven H. Kimberly of Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville will discuss arthritis at 6 p.m. Monday, April 22 on the second floor of the Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville / Sports Medicine Zanesville facility at 2854 Bell Street.
Dr. James Gasparine of Sports Medicine Zanesville, will speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 on heat exhaustion and the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s new regulations designed to protect young athletes from head injuries. His presentation will also be held on the second floor at 2854 Bell Street.
“Pain as a result of arthritis is one of our most common medical problems,” said Dr. Kimberly, noting that nearly 46 million Americans have arthritis. Dr. Kimberly, an orthopaedic surgeon with Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville since 1995 added: “People tend to have a lot of questions about the disease and its causes and treatments. I want to help answer those questions.”
 With warmer weather around the corner and the new concussion standards becoming effective April 26, Dr. Gasparine’s seminar will educate Zanesville residents about how to recognize and prevent two common conditions associated with sports and summer.
“We want to make sure parents, coaches and the community as a whole understand and recognize the signs of concussions and follow the proper protocols,” Dr. Gasparine said. “Heat exhaustion is also an important issue as summer approaches and we want to encourage anyone with questions to attend.”
Residents interested in taking part in either discussion are encouraged to reserve their spot by emailing sports@orthozane.com or by calling 740-588-1089.
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About Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville and Sports Medicine Zanesville
Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville and Sports Medicine Zanesville are full service, comprehensive, orthopaedic centers, with a mission dedicated to relieving pain and restoring an active lifestyle in each patient. Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville and Sports Medicine Zanesville have a team of highly skilled, board certified orthopaedic surgeons and specialized health care professionals. For more information, visit www.orthozane.com or www.smzanesville.com.
Tags: Arthritis, Bone and Joint Health, Bone health, Columbus Ohio Sports Medicine, concussion law, concussions, Dr. James Gasparine, Dr. Steven H. Kimberly, Dr. Steven Kimberly, heat exaustion, heat illness, joint health, OAZ, Ohio Orthopedic, Ohio Orthopedic doctor, Ohio Orthopedic Doctors, Ohio Orthopedics, Ohio Sports Injuries, Ohio Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville, Sports Medicine Zanesville Ohio
March 25th, 2013 Posted in Bone and Joint Clinic
Soccer moms and dads out there know it is tough to be in two places at once and it is even tougher to eat healthy on the run. As part of National Nutrition Awareness Month, we want to share some tips for how to make the right choices on the go, because diet and exercise are key to healthy bones and joints.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics put together a list of 30 tips. Here are our 10 favorites:
- Pull the “pack-mule.” Make sure your purse, briefcase or backpack is always packed with snacks-on-the-go, such as: peanut butter and crackers, granola bars, a piece of fresh fruit or trail mix.
- Plan ahead and consider what options will be available. Choose carryout restaurants with variety to give yourself a better chance of picking a healthy meal.
- Practice portion control by ordering the regular or child-sized meal. The words “Biggie Size” are not your friend.
- Be picky when you order. It is okay to ask for a side salad instead of French fries or to order light mayo or sauces on the side.
- Limit alcohol consumption as it not only impairs your thinking and motor skills but also increases appetite.
- Add as many veggies as you want. Tomato, lettuce, peppers or other vegetables can add nutritional value to your sandwich.
- Share a regular order with a friend if you indulge in unhealthy food like French fries.
- Be weary of jumbo-sized breakfast foods like muffins and bagels. They can often contain more than twice the fat and calories of the regular size.
- Keep healthy lunch options in your desk, such as fruit, peanut butter, soup, or tuna.
- Plan your meals and track your food intake throughout the day. If a fast-food dinner is on the horizon, have a lighter lunch.
List courtesy of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, with help from “Finding Your Way to a Healthier You,” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
To see the full list of 30 healthy eating on-the-run tips, and more nutritional information, please visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website.
Keep in mind, these tips can help you lead a healthier life, but please click on this link for a list of foods specifically designed to strengthen bones and joints.
Tags: Bone and Joint Health, Columbus Ohio Sports Medicine, joint health, Karl Saunders Orthopedic Zanesville, nutrition, OAZ, Ohio Orthopaedic Surgeon, Ohio Orthopedic, Ohio Orthopedic doctor, Ohio Orthopedic Doctors, Ohio Orthopedics, Ohio Sports Injuries, Ohio Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville, Sports Medicine Zanesville Ohio
March 18th, 2013 Posted in Ohio Orthopedics
Ohio ranked No. 8 in Gallup’s recent 2012 survey of the U.S.’s most obese states. The poll shows 29.5 percent of our state’s population is considered obese, slightly above the national average of 26.2 percent.
Obesity is defined in the poll as any person having a Body Mass Index (BMI) score of 30 or more. Our neighbors to the south, West Virginia, came in at the heaviest while Colorado ranked as the thinnest state in the United States.
Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville wants our patients to lead a healthy lifestyle with plenty of exercise and a balanced diet. We encourage you to read our previous blog posts, listed below, which have outlined our country’s obesity epidemic and tips for living a healthier life:
Don’t Wait to Lose Weight
Mickey Mouse Says No to Junk Food
Slow Down When You Chow Down
The Weight of Responsibility: America’s Obese Children
Tags: BMI, body mass index, Bone and Joint Health, Bone health, Columbus Ohio Sports Medicine, most obese states, OAZ, obese, obesity, Ohio obesity, Ohio Orthopedic, Ohio Orthopedic doctor, Ohio Orthopedic Doctors, Ohio Orthopedics, Ohio Sports Injuries, Ohio Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville, Southeastern Ohio Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Zanesville Ohio, Zanesville ohio physical therapy
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