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SANS Approach

The Importance of Joint Stability + The SANS Approach

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, we utilize a systematic approach in our evaluation of each patient. This approach is called SANS and stands for the following: Today, I want to focus on stability. Stability in a mechanical sense means resistance to falling apart. In the context of your joint, stability refers to a joint that moves … Continued
hamstring tightness

Are My Tight Hamstrings Causing My Knee Pain?

The knee and hamstrings are in such close proximity that when your knee is hurting and your hamstrings muscles are tight, you might wonder if one is causing the other. What would that be called, “hamstring knee pain”?The answer, however, may not be as obvious as it might seem. In fact, the two may only … Continued

The Centeno-Schultz Difference

Much has transpired at Centeno-Schultz Clinic since I last blogged in 2011. The good news is that stem cell and platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapies have become mainstream as methods of treatment for many common orthopedic conditions. Both therapies are now an alternative to many orthopedic surgeries, oftentimes sparing patients the pain and dysfunction that … Continued
middle-age meniscus tears

Middle-Age Meniscus Tears? Surgery Isn’t the Solution

Chances are, if you’ve noticed a wrinkle or a gray hair here and there, you also have middle-age meniscus tears. However, just because your doctor finds a meniscus tear on an MRI doesn’t mean you need surgery. This is true even if you have knee pain as meniscus tears often show up on MRIs whether … Continued

3rd Annual Healthcare Innovator of the Year Awards

Centeno Schultz is proud to be recognized as a Healthcare Innovator of the Year by AdvancedMD. See below about us, or click here for the full story. To be considered an innovator in healthcare means that despite overwhelming healthcare policies, reimbursements, operational and staffing complexities, among many other challenges, leading independent medical practices and billing services are … Continued

Cyclist Off To Great Start With A Non-Surgical Option

[quote]Dr. Schultz and Hanson made me a believer in non-surgical knee repair. I had a snow mobile accident that resulted in a torn medial meniscus and a torn MCL. Having never had knee problems and living a very active lifestyle I was devastated when my ortho quickly suggested surgery and wanted to schedule me immediately. … Continued
ABC News Story

CSC Featured On Abc News And Good Morning America Site

ABC News / Health has posted a story of Patricia Beals, a patient that we recently highlighted on the Regenexx Blog. Story: Last year, Patricia Beals was told she’d need a double knee replacement to repair her severely arthritic knees or she’d probably spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair. Hoping to avoid … Continued
priformis syndrome

Piriformis Syndrome: Ultrasound Therapy is Superior

The piriformis is a small but important muscle in the gluteal (buttock) area, and piriformis syndrome is the subject of this blog. It originates from sacrum(base of lumbar spine), exits the pelvis through the sciatic foramen and inserts on the greater trochanter of the femur(hip bone). The piriformis muscle functions to laterally rotate the hip. … Continued
Powder Skiing

Stem Cell Therapy for Meniscus Injuries: A Comprehensive Approach

Steep and deep skiing is fantastic but can result in debilitating injuries. CP is a 60y/o avid extreme snow and water skier who sustained a right knee injury in the back-country.  He had undergone three previous knee surgeries with limited success. Conservative treatment included active release PT, chiropractic care, acupuncture and trial of NSAID’s without significant benefit. CP was familiar … Continued