5 Trail Cycling Tips from Orthopedic Surgeon, Eric Heiden
Dr. Eric Heiden is a Salt Lake City and Park City based orthopedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine. As a former USA pro-cycling champion, he enjoys staying active riding his bike on the road and trails. As Summer winds down, Dr. Heiden tries to hit the trails as much as possible. Here are his top […]
2017 Tour of Utah from Eric Heiden
Dr. Eric Heiden is back with the BMC Racing Team as they participate in the Tour of Utah over the next 7 days. Starting July 31 and ending August 6, the riders will travel a little over 600 miles this year. Dr. Heiden will follow them through all 7 stages, from Logan to Salt Lake […]
2017 Tour of California
Dr. Eric Heiden joined the BMC Racing Team for the Men’s Race at the Amgen Tour of California, from May 14 -20, 2017. The annual professional race will cover approximately 576 miles this year, starting in Sacramento and ending in Pasadena, CA. During the seven-stage bicycle race, Dr. Heiden will support the cyclists through a […]
Are You Experiencing Pain, Numbness or Weakness in Your Hand? You May Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Do you have pain, numbness or weakness in your hands? Do you notice a tingling sensation when you’re holding things like your phone or the steering wheel? Does this happen more frequently at night or when you first wake up? You may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS. It develops slowly, usually in your dominant […]
Don’t Let a Swollen Wrist Ruin Your Winter
Winter is simply tough on the joints. Cold weather combined with icy conditions can mean bad news for achy joints. If you have found yourself with a swollen wrist due to a hand injury or simply overuse there are a few steps you can take to ease the pain so you can enjoy the next […]
What You Can Do About Occasional Numbness in Hands
Numbness in hands is a condition that many people experience. It can happen while a person sleeps, while talking on a phone or even driving a car. The numbness can be caused by increased pressure on a nerve in the palm of the hand. Many refer to this as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. What Causes Numbness […]
Avoid Common Injuries This Upcoming Winter: from Hand Specialist Karen Heiden
Hand and wrist injuries tend to plague even the most experience winter sports enthusiast. A fall on the slopes, the ice rink or the cross-country track can put vulnerable thumbs and wrists at risk. Here are some common injury causes and treatments. Plus a few preventative measures that will hopefully keep you on the snow […]
Elbow Injuries: An Epidemic in Baseball
There is an epidemic of elbow injuries in youth baseball. As an Orthopedic Surgeon who focuses on Sports Medicine it is frightening to see the increase in the number of young players undergoing Tommy John surgery to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament. Tommy John surgery, or ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCL) is a procedure in […]
2016 Tour of Utah
As one of the official team physicians for the BMC Racing Team, Dr. Eric Heiden joins the cyclists for their eighth year at the 2016 Tour of Utah. From August 1st to August 7th, Dr. Heiden follows the 8 riders for over 700 miles, from Zion National Park to Park City, Utah. Here are just a few […]
Eric Heiden was a Reluctant Hero
ESPN featured Eric Heiden in an article, “Eric Heiden was a Reluctant Hero.” Nicknamed “Man of Gold” for winning more gold medals in Speed Skating than any other Olympian before him; Heiden set new standards of achievement. He followed Speed Skating with Professional Cycling and after that, Stanford Medical School. Heiden has remained close to […]