San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center

Learn all about SDSM doctors at the Olympics with US Rugby teams, and for the first time the US Surf Team! We discuss masks in our clinics and elsewhere, meet our newest PT, and Pilates is ready and waiting for you... - https://mailchi.mp/cfd99b63af07/newsletter-june4-6167458

Have a safe Memorial Day! Thank you to all who served. We remember you today and always with love and gratitude. #memorialday #service #servingyourcountry #country #veterans #veteransmemorial #memorial, #memory

J&J vax is back, should you keep taking zinc, and congrats to Dr. Myers! - https://mailchi.mp/3c7c69aed33e/newsletter-march19-6167454

There has been a steady increase in the rates of physical inactivity, especially in high income countries over the past 15 years. In fact, a recent study that the proportion of noncommunicable disease that could be attributed to physical inactivity ranged from 1.6% for hypertension to a shocking 8.1% for dementia. Dr. Courtney O'Bryan discusses this and gives her tips on increasing physical activity on our blog at sdsm.com https://bjsm.bmj.com//early/2021/03/01/bjsports-2020-103640

Dementia and exercise, meet Mackenzie, and get the new Dirty Dozen list - https://mailchi.mp/ace54b183c3d/newsletter-march19-6166321

San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center is proud to provide medical care for the student athletes of San Diego State University. Dr. Doug Dengerink, pictured here with San Diego State University Men's Basketball Athletic Trainer Sergio Ibarra, provided sideline coverage for the Aztecs as they beat the Utah State Aggies in the Mountain West Conference Tournament Championship Game on March 13th. The Aztecs advanced to the NCAA Tournament as a #6 seed and played #11 Syracuse in the first round on Friday, 3/19/2021. While Syracuse prevailed, we are looking forward to next season! Go Aztecs!

Q&A with Dr. Anthony, Vaccine comparison, Twitter bots locate vaccine appointments, podcast on why do women and men respond differently, and more in the latest San Diego Sports Medicine Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/f228d06a97e4/newsletter-march19

No shenanigans here...just celebrating St. Patrick's Day with Johnnie Bryant our x-ray tech/MA and Dr. Bernadett!! Happy St. Pat's Day everyone! #getyourgreenon #stpatsday #lifestyle #SDSM #sportsmedicine #spring2021 #fun #family #familymedicine #xray #green #getgreen #celebrate #worklife #workisfun #loveyourjob

Help for COVID long haulers, talking to youth about sports during COVID, and switch it up with HIIT exercise in San Diego Sports Medicine Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/4872ad2f2ccc/newsletter-oct-6158393

Studies are showing that about 10% of people infected with COVID go on to a ‘long hauler’ type scenario.(1) Studies on hospitalized patients with COVID show an even larger percentage become long haulers, up to 35%.(2) While there is not as much data yet on long term lung damage from COVID, a study in The Lancet (4) of patients hospitalized with SARS showed 30% continued to show abnormal CT manifestations of the lungs at six months after infection (as stated above, SARS is als...o a coronavirus). Those most at risk to become a long hauler tend to be people over age 50, people that have two or more chronic diseases, and those that have had a more severe COVID infection. However, even people with mild to moderate symptoms not requiring hospitalization are also at risk for ‘long hauler’ problems, which we are seeing in our office. It's not easily treated and we don't know how long it may take to recover. #covid #longhaulers #sdsm #wellness #sportsmedicine #lifestyle #lifestylemedicine #familymedicine Learn more at sdsm.com/blog

Did you know that SDSM Physical Therapy offers Pilates-based physical therapy which may be covered by health insurance? We are able to incorporate and teach the Pilates fundamentals in your physical therapy treatment plan as a therapeutic exercise exercise covered by many health plans. This allows patients to become familiarized with the Pilates concepts and they can discover whether or not it’s the right form of exercise for them. After doing a round of Pilates based physical therapy, most patients discover the benefits of the program as they typically find pain relief, postural improvements, and functional gains from the Pilates practice. Patients can then transition to our #Pilates classes in our #wellness center to further carry on their practice. #pt #insurance #sdsm #sportsmedicine #lifestyle #lifestylemedicine

What are COVID long haulers? Vaccine and mask updates and insurance for Pilates....San Diego Sports Medicine 2.12 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/abd70a5faa03/newsletter-oct-6098449

Got my vaccine--now what? We answer common vaccine questions, discuss how you can prevent cervical cancer, and more...San Diego Sports Medicine Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/5890a57d92e0/newsletter-oct-6096137

Don't miss Dr. Anthony. tonight at 4:15pm on CBS-8!! Explaining the importance of hugs and how to safely give or receive a hug during the pandemic. We could all use a little more love right now---right? #sdsm #wellness #hugs #pandemichug #cbs8 #cbs #sandiegocbs8 #sandiego #covid

It's a little-known fact that women benefit from Physical Therapy (PT) after breast cancer surgery. Having breast cancer is a life changing event in itself. The mobility issues that ensue after surgery do not always need to be long lasting or life changing! However, many women across the country are not being treated at large research hospitals or comprehensive cancer centers and are falling between the cracks. If gentle exercises are started shortly after surgery and proper...ly progressed, the negative effects that are often encountered can be avoided. These movements are very simple. They are as easy as just reaching arms and deep breathing, but it can be scary to start without guidance. Call SDSM for a referral for PT if you have scarring preventing movement, pain, or lymphedema--fluid accumulation in the tissues. Our specialists can help! #breastcancerawareness #thrive #breastcancersurvivor #postmastectomy #healthybreasts #breastcancer #sdsmpt See more

Don't miss Dr. Anthony live at 4:15pm today on CBS-8! Learn how you can give a hug safely even during a pandemic and why hugs are so important. #cbs #cbs8 #sdsm #sportsmedicine #wellnessmedicine #sandiego #hugs #covidhugs #covid #covid-19

Do you miss giving hugs? Don't miss Dr. Jeff Anthony on CBS-8, tomorrow, Thursday, October 22 at 4:15 pm discussing the importance of human connection and how to give a safer pandemic hug! #covidhug #saferhugs #covid-19 #pandemichug #pandemiclife #cbs8 #sandiego #news #sdsm #sandiegosportsmedicine

If you haven't read Dr. Ken Anderson's story about his experience...please read on. October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness month. It was the hottest day of the year on September 26,... 2010. My wife and I were playing tennis with our friends Todd and Sue Sprague. We were the only ones at the tennis club. Suddenly I dropped over on the court due to a cardiac arrest. I am a physician and would have known what to do immediately. Unfortunately, our friends and my wife had no idea what to do. Suddenly Sue remembered that there was an AED in the Clubhouse and she ran to get it. Todd attempted to do chest compressions as his daughter had described to them when she took a first aid course. When Sue brought the AED back to the court, they opened it and it began to direct them on how to use it. After Todd and Sue figured out how to place the pads, the device shocked me twice back into a normal rhythm. Find the happy ending to this story here...http://sdsm.bypronto.com/kens-story-2/ See more

How Dr. Anderson survived sudden cardiac death, PT for breast cancer surgery, flu shots and meet Dr. Bernadett! October 16 Newsletter from San Diego Sports Medicine - https://mailchi.mp/025b61b9fc52/newsletter-oct-5970237

It's almost Halloween....and it's tempting for ghouls to be out and about! Remember to fist BE SAFE! Practice good social distancing and WEAR A MASK whenever you are in public. Try these tips if you still want to hand out treats or participate in Halloween events: Limit Halloween to a gathering with your Quaran-team Attend drive through trick or treat events Hand out goodies with a long handled grabber tool Put treats into individual baggies... Avoid a communal candy bowl Organize a Halloween outreach with a homeless shelter in need Organize a Halloween Pet Parade Decorate! FaceTime with family/friends to view costumes and compare loot! We still need to curb COVID-19...let's keep San Diego on track by preventing the spread! #COVID-19 #preventthespread #safehalloween #covidhalloween #sdsm #socialdistancing See more

1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Know the symptoms of breast cancer. Check in with doctor if you have any of the following symptoms... -New lump in the breast or underarm or armpit. -Thickening or swelling of part of the breast. -Irritation or dimpling of breast skin. -Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.... -Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area. -Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood. -Any change in the size or the shape of the breast. -Pain in any area of the breast. To learn more, visit https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/symptoms.htm

Sorry cats...we think most cats will probably object to this post! As we roll into flu season here's another thing to think about. Cats can get and transmit the seasonal flu. While they mostly share it with other cats, they can give it to humans. There have also been a few reports of cats getting COVID-19. To be safe, limit your cats exposure to other cats and humans that aren't from your immediate household. If that is not possible, be sure to wash your hands after petting or playing with any pets that socialize with non-household pets or humans. https://www.cdc.gov//2019-n/daily-life-coping/animals.html

Dr. Adamson our new fellow, Dr. Myers, and Dr. Dengerink (left to right) covered a football scrimmage held at San Diego State University this past weekend. We were excited to see our athletes in action, and proud to continue to provide medical care for SDSU. SDSM has been providing care for SDSU for over 30 years!!! Wow! #SDSM #SDSU #sportsmedicine #scrimmage #collegeball #SanDiegoState #Aztecs #Aztecfootball #sportsdocs #sportsdoc #sportsdoctor

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and most of know someone who has had breast cancer. Examining your breasts each month helps detect breast changes that might be cancer in the early stages. Do you know how to examine your breasts? See below for this great guide! Early detection is important. https://www.breastcancer.org/sympto/testing/types/self_exam

Happy Monday! While Monday can be hectic, take a moment to to find a quiet moment and let your mind explore. We love this imagery from Oscar Wilde...summer collapsing into fall. Seems like it happens overnight in California... our transition from summer to fall. Even though we still have the heat, it feels different than summer days. The green is turning brown, with a bit of red and gold. The days a becoming shorter. What do you think of as summer collapses into fall?

Stress and hair loss, meet Dr. Lange, and giving safer hugs in the October 2 Newsletter from San Diego Sports Medicine - https://mailchi.mp/0a98c2ea2fbc/newsletter-august-5966405