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Dr. Sampson was recently invited to speak at the UCLA Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Day. The event highlighted the annual research projects of the UCLA residents, and featured talks on important topics in the fields of physiatry, pain management, and sports medicine. Dr Sampson lectured to the UCLA residents and physicians about emerging topics […]

Chronic achilles tendon injuries have commonly been the “achilles heel” for thousands of athletes, from professionals to weekend warriors. The painful degenerative condition can limit mobility during daily activities and inhibit maximal physical exertion. The achilles tendon which attaches the calf muscles, the gastrocnemius and soleus, to the heel bone,  plays a large role in force production, walking, and performance

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Steven Sampson was promoted to Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr Sampson & Dr Danielle Aufiero are clinical preceptors & mentors to medical students at UCLA. Since 2010 the Orthohealing Center has been teaching medical students & residents at UCLA on

A recent article published in the International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health examined the effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy on pain and function in patients suffering from Osteoarthritis. PEMF therapy has long been used for a myriad of musculoskeletal conditions, from non-healing bone fractures, to neuropathies, and even enhanced recovery from

Peter Schnoor from SportClinic Zurich in Switzerland, recently visited the Orthohealing Center to observe some of the most cutting edge procedures and techniques in regenerative orthopedics.  SportClinic Zurich specializes in a wide variety of orthopedic services, from highly specialized orthopedic surgery, to all-around sports medicine care, as well as orthopedic diagnostic imaging, and world class physiotherapy.

Low-Level Lasers (LLLT), also known as soft lasers or cold lasers, have been used therapeutically for a variety of sports medicine injuries for their proposed anti-inflammatory and pain reducing characteristics.  Many studies have examined the use of LLLT for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, and low back pain. However, a group of

The Orthohealing Center was asked to present their most recent publication, Autologous Bone Marrow Concentrate: Review and Application of a Novel Intra-Articular Orthobiologic for Cartilage Disease, at the 2014 Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference (OMTEC) in Chicago last week.  Assistant Research Coordinator, Hunter Vincent, represented the Orthohealing Center, and gave a poster presentation

The Orthobiologic Institute PRP and Regenerative Medicine Symposium for 2014 is officially over. And this year was by far the most successful and exciting symposium to date.  The 5th annual TOBI: The Orthobiologic Institute doubled its numbers from the previous year, with nearly 300 in attendance and over 100 people streaming the conference live on the internet, while

A new article published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by TOBI: The Orthobiologic Institute faculty, Smith and Sellon, discusses the intra-articular application of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Osteoarthritis. PRP is rapidly emerging as a potentially viable option for Osteoarthritis treatment. The article provides a clear and concise review of current

CC Sabathia, the prized pitcher for the New York Yankees, has just undergone a stem cell injection for his injured right knee. The ace has been playing in pain for much of this season, and after a medical examination in Florida it was determined that he has “degenerative changes” in his right knee. This does