Summer Shoulder Injuries: Swimmer’s Shoulder vs Shoulder Labral Tears
While 23% to 38% of competitive swimmers experience some form of shoulder injury every year, you don’t have to be a competitive swimmer to suffer from common shoulder overuse injuries. In fact, baseball, softball and volleyball players, as well as anyone who performs repetitive movements with their shoulders (think painters, landscapers or movers), are at risk for […]
When should you see a doctor for elbow pain?
The elbow is a fairly complex structure made up of bones and joints, ligaments and tendons, muscles and nerves. When all of these parts work together as they should, the elbow allows you to flex and extent from the joint and rotate your forearm and hand. The elbow’s main function is to provide mobility while stabilizing the […]
Experiencing shoulder blade pain? It might be scapular dyskinesis.
Shoulder pain is a common complaint in active and non-active people, alike. Musculoskeletal issues, such as overuse, strains, rotator cuff issues, poor exercise form and even sleeping awkwardly, can all cause pain in and around the shoulder blades. While arthritis, heart and lung conditions, shingles, gallstones and even liver disease can manifest as shoulder blade […]
Ask an Orthopedic Specialist: Dr. Daniel Gibbs, Orthopedic Knee, Shoulder and Hip Surgeon
As Utahns, we’re an active bunch. Winter skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing quickly transition into mud season preparations for summer and fall hiking, mountain biking, fishing, ATVing and camping. The health benefits of being active in the outdoors can’t be overstated and living in one of the country’s biggest outdoor mecca’s definitely has its perks. One downside […]
What is an orthopedic sports medicine doctor?
Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior or simply lead an active lifestyle, you will almost certainly suffer from an orthopedic injury at one point or another. A study in the Journal of Athletic Training found that while male athletes had a higher rate of acute injuries, female athletes see a higher rate of overuse […]
After seeing Dr. Peterson I am very pleased. He is an excellent doctor. I felt he took time to hear my problems and did not rush. 5 star rating! Glad I went to him.
Trish Dildine
Ask a Sports Medicine Physician: Dr. Mark Peterson on Orthopedic Sports Medicine Treatment
Living in the mountains in Utah – or anywhere else in the country that provides outdoor recreation and adventure – is a blessing. The chance to play outside year-round is what brings many people to Salt Lake, Park City and the surrounding area. While the benefits of this mountain lifestyle far outweigh the negatives, there […]
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Jim Gayle Kirkman
Dr. Dickerson is fantastic!! I had been suffering with bunion and curly toe pain on both feet. He really listened to me and we came up with a new procedure to solve my feet problems. I was back to enjoying activities pain free very quickly. I am so happy to have found him!
Kiley Gonzalez
We were able to see Dr. Dickerson this afternoon for my daughter's painfully persistent ingrown toenail. As patients who were new to the clinic, we were thrilled with the service provided! Everyone we interacted with, from the receptionists, the nurse, the medical assistant, and Dr. Dickerson himself were absolutely professional, kind, efficient, attentive, and very helpful! Dr. Dickerson made my daughter feel comfortable, he engaged her in sincere and jovial conversation, he explained every step including necessary follow-up recommendations and, obviously, took care of the issue. Excellent medical care! Thank you Heiden Ortho!
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