There are seven original clans, or dodems. The clans dictate one’s role in society. The bear is representative of police or a healer. Does anyone else see Winnie The Pooh?

Sculpture in the lobby of the Kewadin Hotel - Sault Ste. Marie

Capturing photos in brilliant sunlight is challenging and this day was no different, both indoors and outdoors.

At this time of day, the sunlight blitzed through the many panes of glass at the entrance.

The entire hotel decor is significant to the geographic region it resides in, as you can see in the solid beam work in the hotel entrance.

Along the walkway there is an abundance of artwork on display in cases, on the floor and walls. Each display case is adorned with a table lamp like the one shown here.

Clean lines and natural color make this simple table lamp attractive.

Many of the pieces of artwork are for sale by local artists. Does this remind anyone else of Tom Sawyer?

Boy fishing.

The following artwork likely has a detailed, specific interpretation in the Chippewa tribe. Without a tour guide to provide such an interpretation, the true meaning is lost. It’s best to appreciate the depiction of life through art.

The actual size of this wall hanging is over fifteen by thirty....feet! In this close up, the detail quilting is more apparent.

Mask crafted from wood.

This painting is one of twelve that when displayed, created a very large wall mural.

Flying spirit painting.

A sprain denotes an injury to a ligament; a strain refers to a muscle injury and a contusion is better defined due to the way it happens (mechanism of injury), which is by direct contact with another player, the ground, equipment or other object and can affect muscles, bones and ligaments.

Contusions are the second most common injury in athletics, behind strains. Nearly all athletes will sustain a contusion (bruise) while involved in athletics. Contact and collision sports will produce several contusions in every practice or event, every day. For this piece, we are talking only about contusions to the area below the knee and above the ankle, typically from being hit by a puck or another skater.

Contusions occur when there is direct impact to the body, crushing muscle fibers and blood vessels below the skin’s surface. Contusions cause swelling and pain in the affected area and can also result in loss of range of motion in the surrounding area. When the connective tissue or blood vessels are impacted, they can tear and leak blood and fluid – this is the primary source of the swelling. Depending on the extent of tissue damage, there may be a blueish discoloration at the site of impact.

Most contusions are minor and heal quickly. It is important to have a proper evaluation by an athletic trainer or physician before returning to play as more severe contusions may require further evaluation and treatment.

courtesy of www.webmd.com

Treatment:

The goal should be to control pain, inflammation and bleeding by following the (P). R.I.C.E. principal:

P – protect the injured site from further impact by using a high density foam or gel padding. If necessary, remove the athlete from practice or game.

I – apply an ice pack for no more than 20 minutes. Repeat application every 2 hours.

C – using a compression wrap or bandage, wrap the affected area.

E – always elevate the injured area to a level higher than the heart. This will aid in fluid reabsorbtion and promote healing.

Continue to follow the PRICE principals for the first 48-72 hours following injury. Once it is safe to return to play, continued protection of the injured site may be necessary.

In hockey, following a lower leg contusion, the worst scenario when returning to the ice is to be struck in the injured area again…and again. If the shin pads do not adequately provide protection, then the use of a high density foam or gel padding is necessary. If the shin pads adequately cover the affected area but the pressure from wearing the pads is uncomfortable, apply a doughnut type pad to the area underneath the pads.

]]> http://oakwoodsportsmedicine.com/2012/01/20/sports-medicine-on-the-road-lower-leg-contusions-in-hockey/feed/ 0 oakwoodsportsmedicine cross section of skin http://oakwoodsportsmedicine.com/2012/01/20/sports-medicine-on-the-road-the-pullar/ http://oakwoodsportsmedicine.com/2012/01/20/sports-medicine-on-the-road-the-pullar/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:39:46 +0000 oakwoodsportsmedicine http://oakwoodsportsmedicine.wordpress.com/?p=2020 ]]> The local Lions service organization sponsors an annual high school hockey tournament featuring two teams from the U.P. and two teams from downstate. This weekend Divine Child, Notre Dame Prep, Houghton and Sault Ste. Marie HS will face off.

"The Pullar" was built in the 1930's and has been home to Sault Ste, Marie high school teams, juniors and Lake Superior State University Lakers.

The Pullar is an old barn with the charm only a few are able to appreciate!

Goalie equipment

At nearly a buck and a quarter apiece, that's a lot of "lumber" sitting in reserve!

Water soldiers standing guard.

No, not somewhere warm and sunny this time. Check it out!

Mackinac Bridge January 20, 2012

 The Mackinac Bridge connects Michigan’s lower peninsula with the upper peninsula, fondly know as “da U.P.”!

The total length of this modern marvel is 26,372 feet, or 5 miles. The main towers are 552 feet above the water of Lakes Michigan and Huron below and vehicle traffic traverses the Mighty Mac 199 feet above those waters at the midspan. Over 3,000 workers spent 3 1/2 years constructing the bridge.

Welcome to Sault Ste Marie!

Settled in 1668 by French explorers, Sault Ste. Marie was named in honor of the Virgin Mary. The oldest city in Michigan and one of the oldest in the U.S., the Soo offers year-round fun and activities. With an average snowfall of 120″, the Soo more than contributes to the “Winter Wonderland” tag.

The very next day, Irwin took his one-month old son, Bob, into the arena with him while feeding the crocs. Irwin was blasted by critics for child endangerment in the news for days following.

Oakwood Sports Medicine wishes each of you a happy new year!

by Marc J. Milia, MD

Orthopedics/Sports Medicine

Whether you swing a hammer or a tennis racket, the shoulder can become a source of pain by the end of the day. The majority of complaints involving the shoulder are actually related to the rotator cuff.

Anatomically, the shoulder is a ball and socket that is held together by ligaments and tendons. The rotator cuff tendons are a group of four muscles that come from the wing blade to form a cuff of tendinous tissue that inserts into the humeral bone (the ball). The rotator cuff resides below the acromion bone (from the wing blade).

Overhead athletes and manual laborers can develop irritation below the acromion bone from repetitive use or acute trauma. Consequently, rotator cuff problems can frequently arise.

In most cases, physical therapy or corticosteroid injections can solve the problem. However, on occasion, surgery might be necessary.

A program has been developed where the physician can utilize minimally invasive techniques to arthroscopically repair the rotator cuff in an efficient manner. The recovery phase’s discomforts can be alleviated by local nerve blocks that allow the patient to tolerate pain two to three days into the early postoperative phase.

With the benefit of new technology, the experienced orthopedic surgical team at Oakwood Southshore Surgery Center and physical therapy at Oakwood Southshore Medical Center, we have been fortunate to return many athletes and laborers back to their previous levels of activity.

Contact Dr. Marc Milia at 1-313-277-6700 or click here.