Avoiding running injuries
Most runners have experienced the panic felt at the slightest twinge that occurs during a run. They think to themselves “Is this an injury? Something small that will go away? Should I keep running or stop?”
GBO docs behind the scenes: Dr. Christopher Dolan
Orthopedic Volunteering for Nevada's Athletes
We go to sporting events to enjoy the prowess of the athletes, but what happens when they get hurt on the field?
Meet Ashleigh Cox - GBO's smile at the front door
What I love most about my job:
Interacting with patients and doctors every day. I’ve only been here since the fall of 2015, and I’ve already learned so much about the medical field already. The staff has been very welcoming and willing to teach me new things.
Interacting with patients and doctors every day. I’ve only been here since the fall of 2015, and I’ve already learned so much about the medical field already. The staff has been very welcoming and willing to teach me new things.
What has been most rewarding about working with GBO Patients:
Youth Sport Injury Prevention
Sports specialization increases preventable injuries in youth sports
Parents can be motivated to keep their children in one sport by the prospect of scholarships or their child “making it big” and becoming professional athletes. What many don’t realize is that their children can be more likely to suffer from injuries by only participating in a single sport.
Drs. Travis Kieckbusch and Christopher Dolan speak at Injured Rodeo Athlete Symposium
Dr. Travis Keckbusch and Dr. Christopher Dolan, both founder/owners of Great Basin Orthopaedics, presented to physicians, athletic trainers and allied health personnel who take care of PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association) athletes at the “Caring for the Injured Rodeo Athlete” conference, held in Las Vegas December 7 and 8. The event, sponsored by the Justin Sportsmedicine Team, focused on care for the most common injuries sustained by rodeo athletes. Both doctors are members of the Justin Sportsmedicine Team, providing medical care for pro rodeo athletes.
Gym injury prompts a visit with Dr. Dolan — eventually
Real estate agent Beau Keenan loves to work out. So when he felt the pop while doing shoulder flies at the gym, his initial thought was, ‘It just needs time to heal.’ But weeks passed and his shoulder wasn’t getting better. Beau turned to Dr. Dickens, a client of his, for help. “Dr.
Dr. Christopher Dolan answers sports injury questions on radio show
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Reno mom and DJ finds hip pain relief through Dr. Dolan’s care
If you’ve ever heard Connie Wray on the radio during her morning air shift on Alice@96.5, you know her passion for life practically radiates through the airwaves.
Dr. Kieckbusch speaks at Injured Rodeo Athlete Symposium
Reno, NV (December 26, 2014) – Dr. Travis Kieckbusch, a founder/owner of Great Basin Orthopaedics, presented to physicians, athletic trainers and allied health personnel who work in the rodeo industry at the Evaluation, Management and Care of the Injured Rodeo Athletic symposium, held in Las Vegas December 9, 2014. The event, sponsored by the University of Colorado School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education, focused on care for the most common injuries sustained by the rodeo athlete and provided attendees with continuing medical education credit. Dr.
'Dr. Hayes saved my life'
It started on a Monday morning. Patrick Hughins awoke to red splotches and shooting pain running down his lower right leg. Confused by the seemingly out-of-nowhere rash, he went to St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, where he was prescribed some pain medication and antibiotics.
Patrick went home that night and awoke Tuesday morning with worsened pain. By that afternoon, he was calling an ambulance. “I couldn’t walk. It had swelled up so much I couldn’t move it,” Patrick recalls.