Dr. Sara Jurek accepted as a member of the America Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Orthopedic Physicians Associates (OPAortho) would like to congratulate Dr. Sara Jurek on her acceptance as a Candidate member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES). The American Shoulder and
Why Being a Multi-Sport Athlete is Better for Your Body
After the recent 2018 NFL Draft, statistics were released showing that 29 of 32 (91%) of 1st round draft picks were multiple sport athletes. When asking one of our sports
ATC Spotlight: Chelsea Lovera
A Seattle native, Chelsea completed her undergrad in Sports and Exercise Science at Seattle University, before obtaining her Master’s in Athletic Training at North Dakota State University. She became a
ATC Spotlight: Rhianna Stepler-Camp
Rhianna is a medical assistant for Dr. Laura Matsen Ko, a joint replacement surgeon here at OPA. Working here for the past three years, Rhianna and Dr. Matsen Ko have
Exploding Myths About Athletic Trainers
March is National Athletic Training Month! Our Athletic Trainers (ATC’s) provide injury and illness prevention, emergency care, examination and clinical assessments, and therapeutic interventions of injuries and medical conditions. Many
Dr. Kevin Ko: Your Guide to Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly referred to as “tennis elbow”, is one of the most common overuse syndromes, and certainly the most common affecting the elbow. Despite being called tennis elbow, lateral
Common Injuries Sustained in Winter Sports
After witnessing U.S. luger Emily Sweeney’s crash Tuesday at the 2018 U.S. Winter Olympic Games, it was determined that although she appears to have no broken bones she is still
OPA Physician Q&A: What is a Physiatrist?
At OPA we know that surgery isn’t always the best treatment option for your unique lifestyle. That’s why we offer non-operative treatments like physiatry. Although, what is a physiatrist? Here
Seahawks Keep Team Doctor Busy Year-Round
**A great article written by a newspaper in Dr. Ed Khalfayan’s hometown of Newport in Rhode Island! Dr. E. Edward Khalfayan, 57 | Head Team Physician, Seattle Seahawks He is
OPA’s John "Doc" Robertson Retiring After 40 Years
Dr. Robertson, a sports medicine physician and respected member of the running community, is now retired. His dedication to his patients and their health was unmatched, and his primary goal