Monthly Archives: November 2015

Dr. Grossfeld Discusses Research About the Female Athlete Triad

I was interviewed recently by Natsue Koikawa, Associate Professor of Sports Science at Juntendo University in Tokyo, Japan. She is also the Director of Women’s Track and Field at the university, along with the Deputy Directory of Japanese Center for Research on Women in Sport. After finding me online, she and her research assistant, Tomomi Hirao,… Read more »

Whitney Thomas, PA Student, Enjoys Orthopedic Rotation with Dr. Stacie Grossfeld

  Dr. Grossfeld, and the entire team at Orthopaedic Specialists, are dedicated to serving as mentors and a training site for many different medical professionals. Recently Whitney Thomas, a physician assistant (PA) student from Lincoln Memorial University, enjoyed a 1-month rotation at the office. Here’s what she had to say about her experience: My orthopedic rotation with Dr. Grossfeld was hands… Read more »

How to Calculate Your Basal Metabolic Rate and Calorie Requirements

Are you interested in losing a few pounds, or learning more about what your daily caloric intake needs to be to maintain your current weight? Learn how to calculate your basal metabolic rate and then use the Harris Benedict formula listed below to figure out how many calories you need based on exercise. To lose a… Read more »

Determined Athlete Darin Johnson Tackles Obstacle Course Racing Competitions

Meet Darin Johnson My name is Darin Johnson. Almost everyone knows me as DJ. I’ve been a long time patient of Dr. Grossfeld. I almost always seem to be doing something that lands me in her office for a visit. This last visit was unique as I found some common ground with Tisha, the Office… Read more »

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Videos

Plantar fasciitis is a common medical condition that causes heel pain and foot discomfort. Your plantar fascia is a flat band of tissue that is responsible for connecting your heel bone to your toes. When this area becomes strained, the fascia weakens and begins to swell. Most people notice this type of heel pain immediately… Read more »

How to Treat a Concussion – Medical Steps

What Medical Steps Are Taken When You Get A Sports Related Concussion? Preseason preparation: In the preseason, all athletes will have a Baseline Impact Test completed. A Baseline Impact Test is a neurological and cognitive test that is given to all the athletes to have a baseline number on what their normal cognitive abilities are based on memory and… Read more »

Female Athlete Triad – Prevention and Diagnosis

Understanding the Female Athlete Triad In 1971, before Title IX had past, it was estimated that 310,000 female athletes were participating in sports. In 2010 there were approximately 3,373,000 female participants. Over this period of time, a phenomenon described as the Female Athlete Triad has become an increasing concern for female athletes. An excellent review article… Read more »