By Britney Else, DO National Girls and Women in Sports Day was chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1986 to honor female athletic achievement and recognize the importance of sports and fitness participation for all girls and women. Athletics, sports, and its community have had a profound impact on my life, career, health and future. […]
Tulsa Bone & Joint Wishes Dr. Keith Stanley a Happy Retirement!
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Stanley on a remarkable career. He was the first sports medicine fellowship-trained physician in Oklahoma and has mentored many physicians in this growing field over the years. Dr. Stanley is originally from Sperry, Oklahoma and attended Oral Roberts University for his undergraduate degree. He earned his MD at the […]
Pediatric Playground Tips: How to Keep Your Kids Safe
By Caleb Nunley, MD We are fortunate in the Tulsa area to have The Gathering Place and multiple other fun parks. Unfortunately, though, in orthopedics, we see multiple playground injuries. I thought it might be helpful to share some tips on playground safety in hopes of avoiding and preventing some of the most common injuries. […]
Danger Zone: Early Sports Specialization in Kids
By Britney Else, DO As a former collegiate athlete myself, I try to keep the athlete’s best interest at heart. With the recent recommendations from the AMSSM and AOSSM, my job as a sports medicine physician is to help educate athletes, parents and coaches about the dangers of sports specialization at a young age. According […]
Dr. John Balbas: Doctor of the Month
To honor our 31 amazing doctors, we are starting a Doctor of the Month tribute. The Doctor of the Month for May is John C. Balbas, MD. Dr. Balbas is a sports medicine fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement and a number of procedures for the shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, and ankles. To […]
