Author: The Orthopaedic Center (TOC)

Andrew Weir – Athlete of the Week – March 2018

Congratulations to Andrew Weir from Grissom High School.  Our Athlete of the Week for March 2018.

 

 

Andrew Weir
Grissom High School
Soccer
GPA: 3.93

– Starting Center Back for Varsity Soccer / Member of Class 7A Area Champion team / Starter for United Soccer Club team
– National Merit Semi-Finalist / Math & Spanish Honor Societies / Grissom H.S. Academic Team Member
– Volunteer – Meals to Grow Backpack Program / Multiple Mission Trip Volunteer / Academic Tutor

6 Common Causes Of Front Knee Pain

If you suffer from front knee pain in Huntsville Alabama, you understand the frustration as you search for relief. Professional athletes, weekend warriors, and those who just love outdoor sports can all attest to how this directly affects daily activities.

To help grow your knowledge and seek comfort, here are 6 common causes of front knee pain, also known as anterior knee pain.

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Emily Vasquez – Athlete of the Week – March 2018

Congratulations to Emily Vasquez from St. John Paul II Catholic High School. Our Athlete of the Week for March 2018.

 

 

Emily Vasquez
St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Swimming / Cross Country
GPA: 4.5

-Varsity Team Captain / 4x School Record Holder / Led Team to State and Back-to-Back 2nd Place Finishes
-National German and Latin Honor Society / 4-Year Honor Roll / Gold Medalist-National German & Latin Exams
-Swim Instructor – Inner-City Learning Center & Dolphin Aquatic Special Needs Swimming / Tech & Nurse Asst. – Huntsville Hospital / Manna House Volunteer

Jared Jones – Athlete of the Week – March 2018

Congratulations to Jared Jones from Covenant Christian Academy.  Our Athlete of the Week for March 2018.

 

 

Jared Jones
Covenant Christian Academy, 4.0 GPA
Basketball / Soccer

-Varsity Basketball starter and Co-Captain / Varsity Soccer Team / Wendy’s High School Heisman – School Winner
-National Merit Scholarship Program – Commended Student / National Math Honors Society / President – Eta Sigma Alpha
-Alabama Boys State Delegate / CASA & Habitat for Humanity Volunteer / Church & Mission Trip Volunteer

Kobie Melton – Athlete of the Week – March 2018

Congratulations to Kobie Melton from Athens High School. Our Athlete of the Week for March 2018.

 

 

Kobie Melton
Athens High School, 4.28 GPA
Swimming

-3x State Champion / 2x State Record Holder / Team Captain / USA National Qualifier
-Beta Club Member / “A” Honor Roll / 2x Scholastic All-American / National Honor Society
-Volunteer Teacher-Helper / Huntsville Humane Society Volunteer / Swim Instructor

Daniel Stuart – Athlete of the Week – February 2018

Congratulations to Daniael Stuart from Grissom High School. Our Athlete of the Week for February 2018.

 

 

Daniel Stuart
Grissom High School, 3.93 GPA
Cross Country / JROTC / Track & Field

-Nationally Recognized Raider Team Member-JROTC / 1st Place-Tennessee Raider Championships / Varsity Cross Country Starter
-“A” Honor Roll / 3X Winner-JROTC Award for Academic Excellence / Boys State Delegate
-Child Mentor-Survivor Outreach Services / National Honors Society / International Key Club / Junior Civitan / Youth Group Leader

Tips for Hip and Knee Arthritis Pain

Osteoarthritis is most commonly found in the hips and the knees due to the amount of wear and tear that occurs over a lifetime. When the smooth cartilage that covers the end of each bone begins to break down, the bones in your knees and hips can rub together and create a great deal of pain and swelling.

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Katelynn Griffith – Athlete of the Week – February 2018

Congratulations to Katelynn Griffith from Huntsville High School. Our Athlete of the Week for February 2018.

 

 

Katelynn Griffith
Huntsville High School, 4.2 GPA
Cheerleading

-Team Captain-Varsity Cheer / Varsity All-American Cheerleader Award / 2018 Gold Champion-Competitive Cheer All-Star Team
-Academic “A” Honor Roll / Outstanding Leadership Award-Foundation of Health Sciences / Academic Gold Card Recipient-3 Years
-Volunteer-Huntsville Hospital / President-HOSA / Organizing registry;bone marrow transplant matches for childhood cancer / Secretary-NHS