Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Blue Shield of California has designated St. Joseph Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine Surgery.

Mission Hospital is proud to announce that Anthem Blue Cross California and Blue Shield of California have awarded our Orthopedics and Spine programs as Blue Distinction Centers.

At the Mission Hospital Orthopedic Clinical Institute, you’ll find our team of caregivers is committed to providing every patient with a compassionate, caring experience from start to finish.

The Clinical Institutes share resources across the seven-state Providence Health system resulting in a high-quality experience for patients, with predictable costs and outcomes.

Physical therapy after joint replacement can help speed your recovery and get you back to your daily activities faster with less pain.

Good hydration habits help optimize success both on and off the field.

Lauren Sesselmann has played soccer at the highest levels. We ask Lauren about her accomplishments, the adversity she’s faced, and the work she’s doing to lift women up.

Activity modification and wrist splints are among the non-operative therapies a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome may try before considering hand surgery.

Patients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can pursue an exercise regimen. The key is customizing an exercise program to a patient’s capabilities.

Just as sports can be for everybody, a pre-participation physical exam should be, too, especially for young athletes.

Your normal workout routine may not be helping you lose those extra pounds. Find out why mixing it up with high-intensity interval training can do more for your physical fitness then you think.

You can maintain lymphatic function and flow with preventive measures

Exercise can be helpful whether you have been living with Parkinson’s for a day or for decades.

Somewhere on the lower end of the scale of medical problems are compressed nerves and minor stress fractures. While these can be painful, they are highly treatable, with full recovery likely.

Although athletes suffer from asthma at a higher rate than the general public, it doesn’t mean they can’t compete at an elite level.

One of the most important things you can do to help your child stay safe and have a fun summer is to schedule a physical before they head off to camp or practice

Strong joints keep you active, which can help you maintain your health as you age

Restoring independence to people whose ability to do daily tasks has been affected by illness, injury or surgery