Sports Medicine

Wildcats Roar

2023-11-30T14:00:08-08:00

The Los Gatos High School Wildcats football team is the CCS Division 1 Champion!

They are moving on to a California Bowl game this Saturday, November 16th 2023!
Team Dr. Kevin Murray of Golden State Orthopedics & Spine, and the GSOS team applaud their achievement.

 

 

WHAT DOES A TEAM PHYSICIAN DO?

A team physician in sports medicine plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of athletes. Their responsibilities extend beyond traditional medical roles, as they are often integral members of the sports medicine team. Here are some key

Wildcats Roar2023-11-30T14:00:08-08:00

AVOID OR MINIMIZE ELBOW INJURIES

2023-05-15T13:37:27-07:00

Lateral epicondylitis

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is caused by repeated muscle contractions of the forearm and wrist, resulting in pain and irritation of the affected muscles.  Overuse of the forearm and wrist muscles, or overloaded muscles may become sore and painful causing inflammation.

An individual with “Tennis elbow” may experience muscle soreness, pain, or persistent discomfort on the outer, or lateral, part of

AVOID OR MINIMIZE ELBOW INJURIES2023-05-15T13:37:27-07:00

AVOID OR MINIMIZE BACK INJURIES

2025-06-06T15:30:28-07:00

Roughly 40 percent of amateur golfers are injured each year, and lower back injuries are the most frequent injury.  Injuries to the lumbar spine are the most common musculoskeletal injuries in golfers. Professional golfers tend to develop overuse injuries, whereas recreational golfers tend to sustain acute traumatic injuries. The lumbar spine intervertebral disc sees forces equivalent to roughly 8 times body weight during a golf swing, with higher peak forces in recreational golfers. The stress on the spine in golf is asymmetric, with increased stress on the trail side (typically the right side), as

AVOID OR MINIMIZE BACK INJURIES2025-06-06T15:30:28-07:00

Dr Joshua Richards has left GSOS

2023-02-02T12:50:45-08:00

As of Jan 31st, 2023, Dr Joshua Richards has left our practice, but Golden State Orthopedics & Spine has fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic specialists throughout the bay area to serve your orthopedic needs. We provide state-of-the-art treatment for:

INJURIES | ACCIDENTS | WOUNDS | SPRAINS | STRAINS | BREAKS | JOINT PAIN | AND MORE

We help you get your life back.

In addition to our award-winning orthopedic clinics, we have two orthopedic urgent care centers in Walnut Creek and Capitola, for your convenience.

· Same-day appointments, walk-ins welcome

· Avoid the higher costs of ER visits

· Most insurances accepted

Learn more about our

Dr Joshua Richards has left GSOS2023-02-02T12:50:45-08:00

WINTER SPORTS INJURIES

2023-01-31T12:38:55-08:00

IT’S ALWAYS FUN UNTIL SOMEONE GETS HURT

Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snowmobiling and sledding are fun winter activities, but they are not without risk. Some things you can do to set yourself up for a successful day include:

  • Check your equipment! Make sure it is in good repair and adequate to the task.
  • Don’t go alone. It’s not just more fun to share an activity with someone else, it’s safer, too.
  • Warm-up with gentle stretching and mobility exercises & take breaks when needed!
  • Hydrate! Supplement with a sports drink after 2 hours of activity.

Winter sports are dynamic, leaving opportunity and risk for falls and injury. Common

WINTER SPORTS INJURIES2023-01-31T12:38:55-08:00

Dr Kevin Roth has left GSOS

2023-01-13T14:50:49-08:00

As of Jan 6th, 2023, Dr Kevin Roth has left our practice, but Golden State Orthopedics & Spine has fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic specialists throughout the bay area to serve your orthopedic needs. We provide state-of-the-art treatment for:

INJURIES | ACCIDENTS | WOUNDS | SPRAINS | STRAINS | BREAKS | JOINT PAIN | AND MORE

We help you get your life back.

In addition to our award-winning orthopedic clinics, we have two orthopedic urgent care centers in Walnut Creek and Capitola, for your convenience.

· Same-day appointments, walk-ins welcome

· Avoid the higher costs of ER visits

· Most insurances accepted

Learn more about our

Dr Kevin Roth has left GSOS2023-01-13T14:50:49-08:00

Avoid or Minimize Knee Injuries

2025-06-06T15:10:07-07:00

QUICK SPORTS MEDICINE TIPS: HOW TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE KNEE INJURIES

Soccer is rough on knees.  Soccer play involves quick stops and starts and abrupt directional changes.  Knee injuries, including those involving the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), are one of the most common injuries in sports, especially soccer.

Functional assessments including movements such as a squat and reverse lunge to single leg balance can give us information about what may be causing knee pain, and how to treat it. A doctor (MD or DO), physical therapist (PT), or athletic trainer (ATC) can help to point out your weaknesses and where to start.

These exercises

Avoid or Minimize Knee Injuries2025-06-06T15:10:07-07:00

IN MEMORIAM OF DR RAMIRO MIRANDA

2023-03-30T07:42:24-07:00

A LIFETIME OF CARE

It is with deep sadness that we heard of the passing of Dr. Ramiro Miranda on December 18, 2022. Dr Miranda was one of the founding members of muir orthopedic specialists and served as president from March 2001 to December 2018 before retiring in 2021. Both his fellow physicians and the staff of our organization are heartbroken by this news. Dr Miranda was very fondly thought of and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.

We send our condolences to his family and keep them in our thoughts and prayers, and

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What Is the Tommy John Surgery?

2022-05-16T15:30:32-07:00

 

 

Dr. Charles Preston discusses a procedure for elbow reconstruction.

YouTube video

The Tommy John procedure is an ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) named after the pitcher Tommy John, who underwent the procedure for the first time in 1974. He successfully had his elbow reconstructed and was able to win a ton of games after.

The procedure restores stability to the elbow by reconnecting the ligament from the humerus to the olecranon. This is the ligament that undergoes stress during repetitive throwing.

The Tommy John surgery has an 80 percent return-to-play rate. It’s not perfect. The procedure does not improve performance, but

What Is the Tommy John Surgery?2022-05-16T15:30:32-07:00

Running More Than a 5K?

2022-05-16T15:22:21-07:00

 

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

Running More Than a 5K?2022-05-16T15:22:21-07:00

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