Archive for pao surgery
Jenna’s comeback from PAO surgery
By the time Jenna was 14, her off-and-on hip pain had become an always-on issue. The accomplished soccer player and runner from Southern California had experienced intermittent pain since she was 12. She tried physical therapy to ease the hip pain, but it only got worse as she competed at higher levels. Over time, her ... Read More
Hip pain resolved, Louise takes steps to become a surgeon
Louise Atadja couldn’t remember the last time her two big toes touched. Ever since she was born, her feet rotated out. As she got older, the outward position of her feet became more pronounced. “It caused me to walk strangely and run weirdly,” says the former track star who excelled in her sport even though ... Read More
Nicole and Alana: A friendship formed in dance
I was holding myself back, scared I would hurt myself, but Alana helped me realize I could push myself safely. She helped me gain confidence and trust in my dancing body again.
Nicole’s Story: Dancing my way through pain
Dance is my life passion. I’ve spent more than 15 hours a week dancing for most of my 26 years — except for a period of time when hip pain forced me to stop. We dancers usually don’t express our pain; in fact, we almost like to be in pain because it means we’re working ... Read More
Printing a plan to resolve an athlete’s pain
As a track star in high school and college, Louise was always playing through the pain. Then came the point when she couldn't walk after meets.