Newsletter: November 2011

Focusing on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other injury prevention.

This issue’s lead article is an in-depth look at carpal tunnel syndrome or “CTS”— a problem that’s afflicting literally millions —what exactly it is, its causes, treatment, and superb illustrations.  Learn more about our CTS Center of Excellence.

For those with soft tissue injuries, our new ASTYM treatment can jump-start the healing process.  And Physical Rehabilitation services have now expanded.  Our new physical rehabilitation clinic in Lindstrom is helping area active youth and adults!

For older adults, learn more about Steady As You Go, our new adult exercise program working on aerobic capacity, strengthen, balance, and flexibility (cost $1).

Read how Occupational Health staff are designing programs to help area businesses reduce and prevent workplace injuries and improve employees’ nutrition and fitness.

Blackout in a Can raises the alarm about the dire, sometimes fatal consequences of mixing energy drinks and alcohol, with valuable advice for parents.

Also new: Dr. Semi Ayub, Rheumatologist; Extended Care Services for nursing home patients, and a new, more comfortable MRI.

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