Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Low back pain is a leading cause of missed work and school. Learn about the different causes and treatment of back pain, and when surgery may be right.

How having knee surgery at Providence gave competitive walker Bob Davidson his life back.

Student athletes may be at risk for mental health issues. Providence has developed a program to provide resources to athletic trainers and coaches who support teens in sports.

Advances in joint replacement are leading to shorter recovery, less pain and more movement. Find out if it’s right for you.

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.

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.