Age Management Medicine: A Proactive Approach



Rather than reacting to injuries after they occur, Age Management Medicine focuses on proactive strategies to support performance, recovery and long-term musculoskeletal health. For active adults, this approach can help extend participation in sports, fitness routines and everyday activities. To learn more, read Dr. Josh Hackel's recent blog post explaining this burgeoning field and its intersection with Sports Medicine. Click the button to access the article.

Youth Baseball & Softball Overuse Injuries

With youth baseball and softball seasons in full swing, it's important for players, parents, and coaches to recognize early warning signs of overuse to help address small problems before they become more serious injuries. In our post from earlier this month, fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Roger Ostrander discusses what to look for and how to keep athletes healthy for the duration of the season. Click the button to begin reading the article.

We know injuries don’t follow a schedule, and questions don’t wait for office hours.

From sprains and strains to fractures, cuts, burns, and joint pain, expert orthopaedic advice is within reach 24/7, 365. Powered by Hurt!, online or with the app, virtual access is just a click away. Now available without setting up an account!

Dr. Roger Ostrander Published in Journal

Last week, Dr. Roger Ostrander and colleagues published "Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum: Arthroscopic Microfracture" in the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Video Journal of Sports Medicine. Click the button to watch the video and read the abstract.

Plantar Fibromatosis Treatment Study Participants Needed

This study is aiming to evaluate different injection treatments to treat plantar fibromatosis. To be included in this study, patients must reside in the state of Florida, be clinically diagnosed with 1 plantar fibroma, and be available to attend 5 in-person visits to the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, FL. Compensation to the participant will be provided. Please contact a clinical research coordinator at 850.610.0423 or 850.679.5542.

Farewell Dr. Sonya Ahmed

Earlier this month, our staff, friends, and family gathered at Portside Pickle in downtown Pensacola to say farewell to Dr. Sonya Ahmed. The group had the chance to play some games and spend quality time with Dr. Ahmed. We appreciate her years of dedicated service to NFBJS, our patients, and our community. She will be missed!

Thank You for Supporting the Hands of Hope Tennis Tournament

Thank you to our amazing sponsors and players for coming out last weekend to support the Inaugural ForeHands of Hope Doubles Charity Tennis Tournament at Shoreline Park in Gulf Breeze. Visit the Hands of Hope website to learn more about this incredible organization and the underrepresented communities it serves.

Support Upcoming Mission Trips to Ecuador

In the coming months, Dr. Steven Kronlage and Dr. Chris O’Grady will once again travel to Ecuador with Bayside Medical Mission in collaboration with Hands of Hope Medical Mission.

During these trips, they will provide essential orthopaedic treatment to restore mobility to patients in underserved communities. By supporting the missions, you are directly investing in healing hands and hopeful futures.

Use the buttons to learn more and make your tax-deductible donation to support their work.