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Lemak Health and Drayer Physical Therapy Partner with Southern Performance Volleyball
We are extremely excited to announce our new opportunity to support and partner with the Southern Performance Volleyball Club through our sports medicine outreach program ...
Read MoreJust Keep Moving
Stiff joints and osteoarthritis can quite literally be a pain in the rear end. Joint pain, especially in your hips and knees, can rob you of mobility and make everyday tasks a...
Read MoreTorn Achilles tendon sidelines Atlanta Falcons’ Ricardo Allen
Unfortunately, #37 Ricardo Allen of the Atlanta Falcons just got sidelined for the remainder of the year due to a torn Achilles tendon, which he suffered after their...
Read MoreUniversity of Montevallo Dedicates Soccer Field to Georgine Lemak
On Sunday, the University of Montevallo held a dedication ceremony for their recently updated, Georgine Lemak Soccer Field. Montevallo Athletics Revamping Newly Renamed ...
Read MoreCaregiver Tips For Injury and Post-Op Recovery
If you have ever been a caregiver for a surgical patient, you understand the great responsibility that is placed on your shoulders. Providing physical and emotional comfor...
Read MoreTexting Really Can Be a Pain in the Neck!
Who would have ever imagined that a significant overuse injury could come from something that is actually smaller than your hand and only requires your thumb to control? Did y...
Read MoreAre You Avoiding Joint Replacement Surgery?
Usually considered the last resort orthopedic treatment, joint replacements are an option many consider in order to relieve arthritis pain and to restore the function of an ...
Read MoreCrossFit, Building Bone Health
Resistance is power - and that is just what CrossFit portrays. Since being founded in 2000 by Greg Glassman, the trend of CrossFit fitness has only grown from hundreds to t...
Read MoreWhat makes a GREAT Orthopedic Doctor?
A good doctor is not one who cures most, nor makes the best diagnosis. It’s not one who knows more scientific facts or even one who discovers a new fact or treatment. And be...
Read MoreAn Ankle Injury Can Take You Out of the Ballgame
– But Lemak Health Can Get You Back In! According to the American Family Physician, acute ankle injuries are one of the most common injuries experienced by at...
Read MoreFinding a New Normal After An Injury - As Seen On TV
When injury repair and rehabilitation aren’t enough to get an athlete back into the game or performing as well as they once did, coaches, physicians, and fellow athletes enc...
Read MoreFeeling “Lucky” After Shoulder Surgery? Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts struggling with injuries
When quarterback Andrew Luck made the move from the Stanford Cardinals to the Indianapolis Colts, the only thing in his mind was probably “filling the shoes” pre...
Read MoreLemak Health Is Geared Up for Fall Sports – Is Your Athlete?
Can you believe we are talking about a new school year already in session? Which means football and cheerleading practices, basketball tryouts, marching band p...
Read MoreCommon Foot and Ankle Injuries: Best Treatment for Repair and Recovery
Exceptional Foot and Ankle Care in Birmingham Alabama Few people consider the complexity of their feet. Unless you have an injury, it’s just not something most people thi...
Read MoreImPACT Testing: An Effective Computer-Based Tool for Athlete Concussion Management
Summer is here, complete with outdoor events, sports, and recreational vehicles. Alongside the fun though, emergency departments across the nation anticipate a spike in a...
Read MoreSports Medicine: An Athlete's Appreciation
By: Tyler Gates, 2018 Summer Intern, Pitcher UAB When playing sports or doing some type of physical activity, there will always be a risk of injury. Some injuries come and go...
Read MoreLemak welcomes new providers in remodeled building
ALABASTER REPORTER – The Lemak Health Alabaster Clinic recently reopened to the public after it briefly closed to remodel and add new members to its team....
Read MorePhysician Assistant: The Manpower Behind the Medicine
At Lemak Health, our physicians practice among a team of dedicated staff which includes a physician assistants (PAs, but most patients don’t understand the vital role that...
Read MoreLemak Health - Committed to Our Patient’s Experience
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine It is our goal at Lemak Health that the overall experience of our patients goes well beyond injury care. Your experience is all that matters ...
Read MoreStaying Safe During Summer Activities and Events
The first day of summer is not that far away. With the great weather comes the familiar round of sports, outdoor events like festivals, carnivals, concerts, and vacations. S...
Read MoreJaguars' Robinson Tears ACL
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries, like the one suffered by Allen Robinson- the NFL wide receiver for the Jaguars, can sideline an athlete. Fortunately, although a to...
Read MoreArthritis Awareness Month (Treating Arthritis– Vitamin D Deficiency)
Arthritis is a condition which causes pain and inflammation of body joints. People with arthritis are likely to be deficient in the so-called sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D i...
Read MoreBaseball Season: How to prevent injuries to your "little slugger"
Younger kids can experience broken bones, knee damage like Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears, separated shoulders, pitcher’s elbow, and more. ...
Read MoreLemak Health Offers Sophisticated Hip Joint Arthroplasty Hip Replacement
Lemak Health is pleased to offer the advanced anterior approach hip replacement to our valued patients in the Alabaster, Birmingham, Gardendale, and Prattville areas. This g...
Read MoreDr. Loren James, Lemak Health featured on Central Alabama Business Break
Dr. Loren James, Orthopedic Surgeon Lemak Health 2709 Legends Parkway Prattville, Alabama 36066 (334) 310-1117 Dr. James plays an active role in Pr...
Read MoreSports Eye Safety and Facial Protection Awareness Month
April is Sports Eye Safety and National Facial Protection Awareness Month. Facial protection gear helps prevent facial trauma injuries. For all age groups, sports-r...
Read MoreGolfing Tips to Keep You Healthy and in Full Swing All Season Long
Groundbreaking season is here. Many have perfected their winter swing and are ready to step out on the green hoping to shoot their age and at least maintain or improve their...
Read MoreIntroducing Lemak Health - Gardendale New Provider, Rodney Huffstutler, CRNP, DC
The Month of April is designated as National Inter-Professional Health Care Month. Its purpose is to recognize quality health care provided by professionals of multiple discip...
Read More“Comeback Kids” to watch in The 2018 Masters | Lemak Health
Challenges for most golfers are often identified within their short or long game. Not just noted for the long drives and the slower pace for contenders, but golf is really a g...
Read MoreNational Cheerleading Safety Month | Lemak Health
Along with National Athletic Training Month, March is also Cheerleading Safety Month! Safety is a big concern in all sports and cheerleading is no exception. Cheerleading ...
Read MoreCoping Prescriptions for Athletes Facing the Mountain of Recovery after an Injury
"It is a hard pill to swallow" when an athlete faces an injury resulting from the simplest of activities, especially when pain and rehabilitation prevent you from pursui...
Read MoreStay Injury-Free This Winter
Winters in Birmingham, Alabama don't always result in snow, but aside from cold temperatures, ice, and the occasional snow flurry, Winter is the season in which people parti...
Read MoreHow To Avoid Spring Injuries
Winter weather has finally passed and people are itching to get outside. Spring fever seems harmless but many people, eager to enjoy the warmer weather, end up injuring them...
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