?Team GSOS? Makes Strides in Walk Against Breast Cancer

Hassan Ali2022-05-16T15:26:00-07:00

American Cancer Society’s walk will be held in Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek on Saturday, June 18, 2016

Team GSOS at 2015 Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk | photo

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine (GSOS) of Walnut Creek, California is again participating in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

Each year, “Team GSOS” walks in honor of staff members, friends and family in their battle against breast cancer. This year the team goal is to raise $15,000. GSOS’ staff member Shannon Carlson, who is undergoing treatment for

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Don’t Miss out on Pass to Play 2016

Hassan Ali2022-05-16T15:25:37-07:00

Pass to Play Physicals Keep Your Athletes in the Game

Register & reserve exam slots today

Get pre-participation evaluation and optional baseline concussion screenings by Golden State Orthopedics & Spine. Optional cardiac screenings are provided in collaboration with American Medical Response (AMR) and the Darius Jones Foundation. Select vendors will be on hand throughout the event with giveaways for participants.

When: Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: GSOS Redwood Building, 2625 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Fee: $30*

*All proceeds from this event

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Are You Registered? Fourth Annual Pass to Play 2016 Event is Next Week

Hassan Ali2022-05-16T15:25:03-07:00

Are You Ready for the Season?

Join our fourth annual ‘Pass to Play’ event for youth athletes

Get a pre-participation physical examination required for playing school sports. This year we’re offering two new optional screenings as part of the Pass to Play exam: baseline concussion screening by Golden State Orthopedics & Spine, and cardiac screening provided in collaboration with American Medical Response (AMR) and the Darius Jones Foundation. Select vendors will be on hand throughout the event with giveaways for participants.

When: Saturday,

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Fourth Annual Pass to Play 2016 Event

Hassan Ali2022-05-16T15:24:47-07:00

Are Your Athletes Ready for the Season?

Join our fourth annual ‘Pass to Play’ event for youth athletes

Get pre-participation evaluation and optional baseline concussion screenings by Golden State Orthopedics & Spine. Optional cardiac screenings are provided in collaboration with American Medical Response (AMR) and the Darius Jones Foundation. Select vendors will be on hand throughout the event with giveaways for participants.

When: Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: GSOS Redwood Building, 2625 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Fee: $30*

*All proceeds from

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Smart Biking So You Can Keep Biking

Hassan Ali2022-05-16T15:24:09-07:00

An orthopedic surgeon who has fallen off his bike on a number of occasions shares his advice about how you can stay on yours

In my previous cycling blog, Get Bike Fit & Prevent Injuries, I covered how to avoid overuse injuries from bicycling by being bike fit and having a bike that fits you. Once you’re in that position, you’re ready to hit the road—not in an accident sense, but in a smart riding sense.

Bicycling has become extremely popular and for good reason, both orthopedically and for general good health. However, it has its dangers. There were more than 1.3 million cycling

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4 Ways to Prevent Bike Injuries

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More biking tips from an orthopedic specialist

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Running More Than a 5K?

Hassan Ali2022-05-16T15:22:21-07:00

If you’re upping your distance training, read these tips and get ready to pound more ground in the cooler fall weather.

Running in California is a year-round activity thanks to mild weather and beautiful scenery. And the cooler fall months ahead make training for longer distances that much more accessible. But as you increase your mileage, you also increase your chance of injury, dehydration, and burnout.

If you’re not training properly and increasing your mileage at a proper pace, you may find yourself sidelined. Common running-related injuries include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis (strain on the tendon connecting the calf muscle and heel bone), IT Band

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Run Farther with Fewer Injuries

Hassan Ali2022-05-16T15:21:59-07:00

Watch These Strengthening Exercises

Mario Pisani, director of reconditioning, talks about simple weight lifting exercises that help reduce the possibility of future injuries.

Learn proper form

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How Well Are You Treating Your Childs Concussion?
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How Well Are You Treating Your Childs Concussion?

Hassan Ali2022-05-16T15:21:37-07:00

Football season is here and so are concerns about concussions. Since high school students are twice as likely to have football injuries than college players, it is important for parents to be aware of concussion recovery.

Dr. Matthew Pecci was featured in How Stuff Works NOW’s article about the four common mistakes parents make when treating a child’s concussion.

Dr. Pecci shares the importance of easing back into activities following a concussion.

“People are still unclear about return to play in that they think that once symptoms are cleared that they can immediately get back to full sports.”

View Dr. Pecci’s Advice

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