Foot and ankle health relies on a masterpiece of anatomical design: 28 bones, 30 joints, and over 100 tendons, ligaments, and muscles. For the majority of us, our feet are currently under more demand than ever, putting strain on this complex system. A universal effect … Learn More » “Foot and Ankle Health: A Feet-First Perspective”
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Shoulder Arthritis: Row, row, row your boat
by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM At age 56, Charlie’s shoulder arthritis was so advanced he could no longer lift 4×8 sheets of plywood or swing his hammer as a home remodeling contractor, let alone fish the Wilson River rowing his beloved McKenzie drift boat. … Learn More » “Shoulder Arthritis: Row, row, row your boat”
Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: Let’s Actually Fix Them
Shoulder pain affects about 3.3 million Americans at any given time. Rotator cuff tendinopathy of the supraspinatus is the most common cause of the pain, found in 85% of symptomatic individuals1. Surgery is thought to “fix” these partial rotator cuff tears by sewing the tear … Learn More » “Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: Let’s Actually Fix Them”
Low Back Pain Responds to Precision Treatment
The scientific and medical consensus on low back pain is in: it’s complicated. It is also one of the most common ailments in the world. At any given moment, there are about 31 million Americans that suffer from back pain and half of Americans report … Learn More » “Low Back Pain Responds to Precision Treatment”
Peripheral Nerve Pain Treatment: Advanced hydrodissection workshop at ORM
JF had severe left shoulder and elbow nerve pain that had not responded to conventional orthopedic treatment. For over a year he had been unable to raise his arm above his shoulder, swim or do any manual work around his house, and the pain was … Learn More » “Peripheral Nerve Pain Treatment: Advanced hydrodissection workshop at ORM”
Knee Osteoarthritis: Timing is Everything
by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM Carl’s x-rays showed he had early-stage, grade 1 or 2 knee osteoarthritis (KOA). He was a 42-year-old accountant who relished his time spent outdoors. He loved his daily walks, skiing, and biking. He kept his fitness up by working … Learn More » “Knee Osteoarthritis: Timing is Everything”
Hydrodissection Does Not Have to be a Pain: Ultrasound-guided Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Entrapment
Pictured above L to R: Dr. Noel Peterson, Dr. Ezekial Mailand, Dr. Samuel G. Oltman, Dr. Terrance Manning, II A Workshop for Doctors Hosted by Oregon Regenerative Medicine by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM, ORM Medical Director For me, there are few things better in … Learn More » “Hydrodissection Does Not Have to be a Pain: Ultrasound-guided Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Entrapment”
PRP: 5 Ways To Harness Your Self-Healing Power
Platelet Rich Plasma, more commonly known as PRP, is an emerging therapy in many different fields of medicine. At ORM, we have pioneered the use of PRP for musculoskeletal pain and orthopedics. For over 15 years, Dr. Noel Peterson has taught hundreds of physicians in … Learn More » “PRP: 5 Ways To Harness Your Self-Healing Power”
Total Knee Replacement Surgeries Increasingly Scrutinized — Regenerative Medicine Provides a Safe and Effective Alternative
A recent New York Times article brings to light the high rate of unjustified total knee replacement surgeries and the lack of alternatives patients face to reduce their pain. Most patients are told that if physical therapy is not enough to alleviate their joint pain, … Learn More » “Total Knee Replacement Surgeries Increasingly Scrutinized — Regenerative Medicine Provides a Safe and Effective Alternative”
Oregon Health Authority Appoints Dr. Peterson to Opioid Task Force
Oregon, like most states, is experiencing an epidemic of street-diversion and overdose of prescription opioids. As part of the statewide effort to address this epidemic, the Oregon Health Authority has appointed Dr. Noel Peterson to Clinical Review Subcommittee of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Advisory … Learn More » “Oregon Health Authority Appoints Dr. Peterson to Opioid Task Force”