Dr Maryann Sheps treats Malachi Davis, Olympic-trained track and field athlete.
Dr. Maryann Sheps treats Olympic-trained athlete
May 15th, 2012Olympic Champion Track
April 28th, 2012
Dr. Maryann Sheps & Debbie Ferguson
Dr. Maryann Sheps recently had the unique opportunity to spend a week with the Bahamian Olympic Team at Florida’s National Training Center (NTC) in Orlando. Dr. Sheps spent most of her week treating Olympic Gold Medalist sprinter, Debbie Ferguson, a.k.a. “Fast Fergie.” Using the Biolase Diolase 10 laser, Dr. Sheps administered daily laser treatments to Ferguson, who is training for this summer’s 2012 London Olympics. The world class athlete enthusiastically said, “I’ve never felt better!” And reports a 100% improvement in her aches, pains and tweaks after her laser treatments. Ferguson will continue to receive spot laser treatments as Dr. Sheps plans on traveling to Ferguson’s races at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon this June and later in the summer to London for the Olympic Games.
But this week long trip isn’t the end of the story. Keep an eye out for future posts about Sheps and Ferguson. The pair are writing a book about the journey of underprivileged communities and the strong female athletes who emerge and thrive despite their adversities.
Track at NTC
Dr. Michael Sheps on Radio!
February 28th, 2012Dr. Michael Sheps stopped by the CRN Digital Talk Radio studio to discuss laser therapy with Fred Dryer. Check out the behind scenes development of the laser and Dr. Sheps’ involvement.
NBA player laser treatment breaks records!
February 5th, 2012
(Courtesy of deseretnews.com)
Utah Jazz player, Earl Watson, received Diolase 10 laser therapy treatment from Dr. Michael Sheps for an injury that was supposed to put him out for 6 weeks. Instead, Watson bounced back after 2 days! Read more
Sore Feet? Got RELIEF!
December 2nd, 2011
Sore Feet? We’ve Got Relief!
Foot pain is not uncommon, but did you know that over one million people per year experience aches and pains in their feet? And, that seventy-five percent of them actually seek remedies for this from their primary care physician?
One of the most common ailments is PLANTAR MYOFASCITIS. Plantar Myofascitis is commonly known as pain on the sole of your foot. It is a widespread ailment that is mostly self-limiting, but can progress and remain persistent with time, age, activity, or even with rest. It can interrupt every day life and may affect almost any age and activity level.
The symptoms are fairly straightforward:
• Heel pain or tightening on the plantar surface (bottom) of the foot/feet (usually in the morning after standing up while getting out of bed or after a prolonged time sitting).
• Sharp, burning, pinching or deep aching
• Improved with “walking it out”, but worse by the end of the day.
These strained soft tissues can be in one or both feet. They can begin in the heel or ball of the foot, and less commonly on the sides of the feet or between the bones of the feet.
In either case, there are a few differential diagnoses to consider, including retrocalcaneal bursitis (swelling of the fluid-filled sac at the back of the heel bone under the Achilles tendon, tendonitis (swelling of a tendon), heels spur (bone spur in heel bone), or even fracture.
So what happens during planter fasciitis? It is believed that micro tears occur to the muscle fascial interface lining. There are many common everyday occurrences for this, for example:
• Walking barefoot on hard surfaces or frequently on the beach
• Improper shoe wear, old shoes, flat inner sole, high heels, and prolonged heel wear
• Prolonged standing
• Prior ankle conditions or fractures, sprains, arthritis
• Prior knee conditions, sprains, sports injuries
• Prior fractures or surgeries of the lower extremity
• Jogging on the beach barefoot
• Overweight or obesity
• Overpronation of foot
• Excessive running
• Excessive use of flip flop shoes
The treatment options are many, but persistence and continuity are the key.
EARLY MORNING ROUTINE
1. Before you take your first step out of bed, always put slippers or shoes on your feet.
2. Take a few moments to stand there while your feet get warmed up, gently rock forward a back a few times, and then begin your stride.
MID-DAY
Ideally, before you leave your house in the morning, take a few minutes to slowly stretch your spine, pelvis, and lower extremities.
EVENING
After a long day on your feet, try a detoxifying foot soak.
1. Add warm some water in a bath or a large holder and add Epson salt. Soak for five minutes.
2. After your soak, towel off. Then, place a small, firm tennis ball underneath both feet and roll them over the ball. Repeat this maneuver over the affected foot/feet bottom again. Be sure to press hard enough so that you’re getting every side angle of the foot.
These are some simple steps you can do at home. For more advanced, guided, and supported therapy, All Back and Joint Care’s Medical Fitness & Rehab offers a variety of leg and foot myofascial techniques to strengthen the joints and reposition the soft tissue. Our trainers can help you accurately reduce strain, while tightening fascia.
Consider dynamic computerized gait evaluation and postural analysis giving rise to a properly formed foot Orthotic (FootMaxx). This not only gives the foot excellent support it helps to correct imbalances in the walking/running positions to eliminate incorrect pressure on the foot bottom.
Most importantly, receiving LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY with the Diolase-10 muscle and joint laser, in essence, will eliminate the tissue inflammation, calm down the swollen subcutaneous fibers, and begin to repair the micro tears in the muscle and fascia interface. Personalized treatments of ten minute sessions applied directly on the painful part of the foot will leave you walking out of the office with ease. Several laser treatments in combination with the above techniques will surely make your foot problems a thing of the past!
As prevalent as Plantar Myofasciitis is, a combination of treatments in the right form can eliminate the problem. Know how to manage this on your own, taking necessary steps at home while adding the newest and latest advanced medical devices and treatments. Dynamic gait testing and musculoskeletal laser technologies are a must for stabilizing this potentially ongoing condition.
For questions or further discussion on this subject, contact Dr. Maryann Sheps, Chiropractor and Physician Assistant, to address your particular health problem. She can be reached via e-mail at contact@allbackandjointcare.com or by calling 310-473-2911.
AMAZON now carrying Dr. Michael Sheps' Book
October 2nd, 2011
Leroy Goes To The Olympics is a children’s graphic novel conceived by Dr. Michael Sheps, written by Sybil Blazej-Yee, and illustrated by Toran Joseph.
Based on interviews with Olympic Athlete Leroy Dixon, Blazej-Yee writes his inspirational story of the obstacles he faced growing up and the people who supported him throughout his training. Written specifically for 3rd to 5th grade boys, this story really inspires all ages, serving as a reminder of the strength of the mind and the power of encouraging people.
Leroy Goes to the Olympics is now available for purchase at Amazon.com
Johns Hopkins physical therapists collaborate with Dr. Michael Sheps
October 2nd, 2011
Dr. Michael Sheps is excited to announce that he was invited to present the latest trends and technology in photonic stimulation using Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) at John Hopkins Rehabilitation Therapy Services Clinic in Maryland. Recognized as being a content expert in clinical application of LLLT, his knowledge and clinical expertise has helped advance the practice of others.
From the Desk of Dr. Maryann Sheps: Men's Nutrition
October 2nd, 2011
Let’s be honest: Men love to eat and need to be satisfied with a full feeling in the stomach like a fat bellied pig, right?!!
Poor diet and bad food choices are counter productive to the benefits of your hard workout and exercise routine. We all need to go back to the body builders diet of boiled chicken and 1/2 baked potato.
For good muscle growth and a solid source of protein, eat nuts, chicken, and turkey. Try slow cooking in olive oil or slow boiled with spices of your choice, like onion, leeks, chives,or garlic for added antioxidants and anti-microbial properties (thiosulfinates). Remember to cut out that alcohol and eliminate the beer! Those add pounds easily and will create your pot belly in no time.
Add one to two dark green vegetables and a yellow vegetable for an intake of some serious nutrients and vitamins. Drink water throughout the day, not just when you become thirsty. Take in orange juice for energy, cranberry juice for antioxidants and antibacterial (improved bladder health), and grapefruit juice as a diuretic. Remember, do not add salt or sugar to any foods you eat.
Be determined in your food choices and set to eat your healthy food starting tomorrow. Eat your Irish Oatmeal in the morning adding almonds for protein and raisins and cranberry for flavor and vitamins. Try a dash of milk, and a sprinkle of flax seed, for lowering cholesterol and good GI benefits. Most importantly, add fish to your diet to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease; usually two to three servings per week is sufficient.
For improved mental health and stress reduction, spend five minutes per day meditating. For those of you that are not into taking a yoga class, you can do this at home or at your office. Sit in a quiet space on a comfortable chair or a large pillow on the floor. Take a deep breath and relax your shoulders, arms, and legs. Close your eyes and turn your thoughts inward, calming the chatter, clearing your mind and relaxing your muscles. When you are done you will be surprised how well you are able to work and live after that.
In Good Health,
Dr. Maryann Sheps
Dr. Maryann Sheps plays role in passing of Senate Bill
October 1st, 2011
California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) recently announced that Senate Bill 233 has passed and will become law effective January 1, 2012. This new law solidifies the future of California PAs working in the Emergency Department and those PAs working for a specialty service which does consulting in the ER.
This is a very crucial bill that Dr. Maryann Sheps was personally involved with this past summer. She explains the importance of the lobbying experience in an article for CAPA members. Click to read article here.
Read a copy of the Bill language by clicking HERE.
Be sure to stay on the look out for the CAPA magazine posting for details about the bill.
Dr. Maryann Sheps draws blood
October 1st, 2011
This past August Dr. Maryann Sheps became a certified Phlebotomy Technician – I from the Meridian Institute. Certification required 80 hours of training, including: 20 hours of basic didactic, 20 hours of advanced didactic, plus 40 hours of practical phlebotomy training including a minimum of 50 patient venipunctures and 10 patient skin punctures pursuant to CCR, Title 17, Section 1034(a)(3).
Dr. Sheps can now officially draw blood quickly, safely and effectively for testing.
