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    What is Runners Knee and Why is it So Common?

    By Lafayette Surgical | News | 0 comment | 19 March, 2017 | 2

    Don’t be fooled by the name. Although runner’s knee is a common injury in runners, it can happen to anyone. If you want to avoid being sidelined with persistent knee pain, here is what you should know about runner’s knee: What is Runner’s Knee? Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), or runner’s knee, is a broad termRead more

    A Tale of Two Elbows

    By Lafayette Surgical | News | 0 comment | 10 March, 2017 | 2

    Dr Malcolm Stubbs, M. With the arrival of spring and summer, everyone is taking to the outdoors for sports and fitness. Two of the most popular sports enjoyed by athletes of all ages and skill levels are tennis and golf. Whether you like to swing a racquet or swing a club, or both, at someRead more

    Best Ways to Treat a Sprained Ankle

    By Lafayette Surgical | News | 0 comment | 23 January, 2017 | 1

    They may be one of the more common sports injuries, but that doesn’t mean that ankle sprains aren’t serious. Even minor ankle sprains need to be treated properly, otherwise athletes may find themselves with repeat injuries. An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments on the outside of your ankle are stretched or torn. They canRead more

    5 Stretches For Knee Injury Prevention

    By Lafayette Surgical | News | 0 comment | 23 December, 2016 | 1

    Although the knee is the largest and most complex joint in the human body, it’s also rather fragile and is prone to injury. If you’re a cyclist or a runner, chances are high that you or someone you know has experienced knee pain. With these five stretches, you can keep your knees healthy and strongRead more

    Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital Hires Marketing Specialist

    By Lafayette Surgical | News | 0 comment | 12 December, 2016 | 1

    Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital has hired Bridget Lemoine as the Marketing Specialist for Imaging at Lafayette Surgical. A native of Lafayette, Lemoine has more than 15 years of Marketing/Sales experience. She previously worked as  a Medical sales representative for a biotech company specializing in diabetes injection sales. Lemoine marketed two first-in-class diabetes injectibles, Byetta andRead more

    Hip Pain and the Athlete

    By Lafayette Surgical | News | 0 comment | 22 November, 2016 | 1

    Hip pain is very common in all levels of athletics. From MLB slugger Alex Rodriguez to weekend warriors just trying to stay in shape, it can happen to anyone at any time. Often it is something that can be self treated at home while other conditions can be more serious requiring orthopedic evaluation and evenRead more

    Hip Bursitis

    By Lafayette Surgical | News | 0 comment | 23 October, 2016 | 1

    Bursae are very common structures in the human body. They are found in numerous locations including the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and foot. Essentially a bursa is a small fluid filled sac that is positioned between prominent bones and soft tissues to help reduce friction during movement. If a bursa becomes inflamed, the condition isRead more

    “I Pulled a Hammy!”

    By Lafayette Surgical | News | 0 comment | 20 September, 2016 | 1

    Hamstring injuries are some of the most common injuries in sports and can be some of the most nagging and difficult to treat. These muscle injuries most often occur in activities and sports that involve sprinting and sudden stops such as track, soccer, and tennis. Also athletes in sports that involve excessive leg stretching suchRead more

    Inspire Sleep Device- Dr. David Foreman- The Independent

    By Lafayette Surgical | News | 0 comment | 29 August, 2016 | 1

    Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital Physician Owner Dr. David Foreman explains a new device that can reduce snoring by 89%!  

    Avoiding Injury during Obstacle Course Races and Mud Runs

    By Lafayette Surgical | News | 0 comment | 21 August, 2016 | 1

    Popular new events attracting runners and fitness lovers of all levels are obstacle course races and mud runs. These races can be extremely fun, but for a first timer they can present quite a challenge. Since they include a variety of activities during a single event, it will require more than just running to prepareRead more

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