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Caring for the Caregivers

Seefeldt finds Minds in Motion provides support for more than those with memory loss For a long time – four years, in fact – Nancy Seefeldt tried to manage on her own. She and her husband Darrell moved back to central Illinois from Colorado to take care of Darrell’s brother, Richard, who had cancer. But in the process of taking care of one person, Nancy realized she was having to care for her husband as well. For Nancy, a teacher in her previous life, helping people came naturally. This, however, went beyond her expertise. “He wanted to do certain things that we had never done before,” Nancy
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What is a personality disorder?

Having a personality disorder can make it extremely difficult to relate to others and function in daily activities. With appropriate treatment, however, many people with personality disorders are able to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Our team at SIU Medicine helps people with personality disorders discover the individualized treatment and support they need to improve their quality of living, learn valuable coping skills and strengthen their relationships with others. What is a personality disorder? The American Psychiatric Association (APA) describes a personality disorder as a way of
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4 things to know about orthopedic surgeons

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery defines orthopedics as a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. Here are four interesting facts you might not know about these surgeons. 1. Sports Medicine doctors are highly specialized orthopedic surgeons. Board-certified Sports Medicine doctors are licensed orthopedic surgeons who have specialized training in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, which includes a person's bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Orthopedic surgeons
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4 things to know about orthopedic surgeons

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery defines orthopedics as a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. Here are four interesting facts you might not know about these surgeons. 1. Sports Medicine doctors are highly specialized orthopedic surgeons. Board-certified Sports Medicine doctors are licensed orthopedic surgeons who have specialized training in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, which includes a person's bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Orthopedic surgeons
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4 things to know about orthopedic surgeons

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery defines orthopedics as a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. Here are four interesting facts you might not know about these surgeons. 1. Sports Medicine doctors are highly specialized orthopedic surgeons. Board-certified Sports Medicine doctors are licensed orthopedic surgeons who have specialized training in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, which includes a person's bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Orthopedic surgeons
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4 things to know about orthopedic surgeons

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery defines orthopedics as a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. Here are four interesting facts you might not know about these surgeons. 1. Sports Medicine doctors are highly specialized orthopedic surgeons. Board-certified Sports Medicine doctors are licensed orthopedic surgeons who have specialized training in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, which includes a person's bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Orthopedic surgeons
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4 things to know about orthopedic surgeons

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery defines orthopedics as a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. Here are four interesting facts you might not know about these surgeons. 1. Sports Medicine doctors are highly specialized orthopedic surgeons. Board-certified Sports Medicine doctors are licensed orthopedic surgeons who have specialized training in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, which includes a person's bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Orthopedic surgeons
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4 things to know about orthopedic surgeons

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery defines orthopedics as a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. Here are four interesting facts you might not know about these surgeons. 1. Sports Medicine doctors are highly specialized orthopedic surgeons. Board-certified Sports Medicine doctors are licensed orthopedic surgeons who have specialized training in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, which includes a person's bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Orthopedic surgeons
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Common sports injuries in children and adults

About 8.6 million sports injuries occur every year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While common in school-aged children, sports injuries affect adults and seniors, too. At SIU Medicine, our Sports Medicine team combines advanced clinical experience with cutting-edge research to ensure our patients have access to premier sports injury care. Read on to find out the most common injuries and conditions we see among our active athletes. The most common sports injuries Sports injuries can come out of nowhere or develop after an acute incident
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Common sports injuries in children and adults

About 8.6 million sports injuries occur every year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While common in school-aged children, sports injuries affect adults and seniors, too. At SIU Medicine, our Sports Medicine team combines advanced clinical experience with cutting-edge research to ensure our patients have access to premier sports injury care. Read on to find out the most common injuries and conditions we see among our active athletes. The most common sports injuries Sports injuries can come out of nowhere or develop after an acute incident
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