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It began as Armistice Day

World War I, officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. However, seven months earlier the fighting ceased in the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. November 11th 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars”. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day, and still is in other countries, signifying the formal agreement which ended the fighting on the western front.

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Becker’s Presentation by Dr. Schlesinger

Becker’s ASC Review

This past month, our very own Dr. Scott Schlesinger was a featured speaker at this years’ Becker’s Ambulatory Surgery Center Review Conference. Over 1500 physicians and administrators from around the country attended the conference.

Dr. Schlesinger took the stage to discuss the MIGLIF procedure. 

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Congratulations to the winners of the Breeder’s Cup 2017

Legacy Spine and Neurological Specialists congratulates all the winning connections and all the winning champions of the Breeder’s cup races. We are particularly proud of Gun Runner’s outstanding victory in the Breeder’s Cup Classic. He has deep ties to Arkansas with his past Stakes victories at Oaklawn and the Oaklawn multiple Trainer of the Year Winner Steve Asmussen. Also, we wish to congratulate our friend the Hall of Fame Jockey- Mike Smith in his Breeder’s cup victory with Caledonia Road. We love you Mikey! Forever Unbridled, another Oaklawn Stakes Winner ran a beautiful race to with the Distaff. Legacy wishes to thank the Cella Family and all the family at Oaklawn Park and its vast impact on the tradition of and the excellence of Thoroughbred racing in the country and the world! Look forward to another great meet in 2018! And there off!!!!!!!!

 

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Legacy Spine and Neurological Specialists wishes the best of luck to the horse owners, trainers and fans on this Breeders’ Cup weekend!

The world’s greatest have to start somewhere. And for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, that somewhere was Hollywood Park in 1984. What began as a one day, 7-race event has grown into a two-day, $28 million extravaganza attracting the best horses, trainers, and owners from across the globe. It has also become the unofficial end and culmination of the thoroughbred-racing season, often with the Breeders’ Cup Classic being the deciding factor in Horse of the Year. And while these two days have seen legends born, history made, and fortunes won, the greatest part is that the best is still yet to come.

What is the Breeders’ Cup?

  • The Breeders’ Cup is Thoroughbred racing’s “Super Bowl” and “World Series” combined into one weeklong event with over $65 million in local economic impact.
  • Breeders’ Cup consists of 13 races over two days, November 3 & 4, 2017, where the world’s best Thoroughbreds will compete for over $28 million in purses and awards.
  • Approximately 100,000 racing fans will experience the event, both at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and throughout San Diego and North Country.
  • Millions more will watch Breeders’ Cup on NBC and NBC Sports Network during its nine-hour live broadcast from San Diego.

Legacy Spine and Neurological Specialists wishes the best of luck to the horse owners, trainers and fans on this Breeders’ Cup weekend!

 

 

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Ice vs. Heat

Have you ever wondered what on earth you should put on an achy back or a bum knee? While there is debate on the effectiveness of each treatment choice the recommendations listed here give good tips and hints that might lead you in the right direction.
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Writers Cramp

Task-specific dystonia, also known as “writers cramp” can occur in people who do repetitive movements.

It gets its name task-specific because classically, it only occurs during one specific task. It can be inherited, secondary to an underlying neurologic cause, or occur sporadically.

It is often initiated by voluntary movement with symptoms “overflowing” into adjacent muscles causing involuntary muscle cramping of adjacent fingers, wrist, and can include forearm. It can sometimes resemble a tremor. The most common task-specific dystonia is writers cramp, but this also frequently occurs in musicians due to the repetitive motions of playing an instrument. Treatments range from conservative measures such as occupational therapy and stretching to Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections of affected muscles if severely limiting function.

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Remembering Teddy Roosevelt

Legacy Spine and Neurological Specialists celebrates the birth of a larger than life President whom during his two terms in office laid the ground work for much of what America is today!

On this day in 1858, future President Theodore Roosevelt is born in New York City to a wealthy family. Roosevelt was home-schooled and then attended Harvard University, graduating in 1880. He served in the New York state legislature from 1881 to 1884.

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Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Halloween is quickly approaching, so the pumpkin carving has begun, with that comes some delicious and nutritious pumpkin seeds!

Pumpkin seeds are considered a nutritional powerhouse, containing magnesium, copper, protein, vitamin K, iron, and  zinc! They are full of antioxidants, high in fiber & low in calories.

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