Congrats on a great effort by our 3 US Ski Jumpers!
Peter Frenette & Nick Alexander tied for 41st place w/ 106.5 points,
while Anders Johnson was close behind in 49th place w/ 92.5 points

For a complete list of results from the Vancouver olympic games, click here!

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U.S. Ski Team Breaking News:
All three U.S. Men qualified for jumping finals.
Congrats Nick, Anders, & Peter!!

Also, for those of you who missed NH’s very own Nick Alexander featured on WMUR- we have the clip!  We are so very proud to be the Team Physicians for the United States Ski Jump Team and look forward to watching our athletes take flight in Vancouver.

Nick Alexander’s Journey to Vancouver

PARK CITY, UT (Jan. 20) – An Olympic veteran and two newcomers highlight the three-athlete 2010 U.S. Olympic Ski Jumping Team announced Thursday by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association.

Anders Johnson (Park City, UT), 20, a 2006 Olympic veteran, will be joined by first-time Olympians Nick Alexander (Lebanon, NH), 21, and Peter Frenette (Saranac Lake, NY), 17.

The Team was announced by U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) President and CEO Bill Marolt, along with Olympic and Team sponsor Visa. The USA had earned three Olympic quota spots based on World Cup results.

Alexander, who grew up jumping in the Lebanon (NH) Outing Club, broke onto the world jumping scene this year qualifying to compete in six International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cups. The 2010 U.S. champion was the top American in the FIS Continental Cup last season and the current American leader after strong results in Neustadt, Germany in mid-January.

A Lake Placid native, Frenette jumps out of the New York Ski Educational Foundation. He has been a regular on the Continental Cup with three point-scoring finishes this season highlighted by a top-20 on the final weekend of selection in Sapporo, Japan. Johnson, who made the 2006 Olympic Team at the age of 16, suffered a knee injury in July but has made a comeback, breaking into the points twice in the Sapporo Continental Cup.

The Team will be coached by former East German jumper Jochen Danneberg, a 1976 Olympic silver medalist who works with the athletes as a part of the Project X jumping program.

All Olympic Teams are subject to the approval of the U.S. Olympic Committee.

For more details, or to read the full article, please visit: http://www.usskiteam.com/jumping/news?storyId=2345

Dr. O’Neill was invited to speak with WGIR- AM610  this morning regarding the knee injury to Patriots’ offensive force, Wes Welker, that occured during their last regular season game on Sunday.

Welker was injured in the first quarter when he tried to plant his left foot after making a catch. He was helped to the sideline by members of the Patriots’ medical staff, then buried his head in a towel while sitting on the bench. Welker was later carted to the locker room.

Reports say this injury will presumably end Welker’s season just as the Patriots’ prepare for next Sunday’s AFC wild-card game against the Baltimore Ravens.

When asked, Dr. O’Neill agreed that this would most likely be a season ending injury for Welker. ” You knew watching the play that it wasn’t going to be good” stated O’Neill. “And then seeing him on the sidelines going through the emotions- he knew that was it.”

For more information about ACL injuries, click here.

Introduction to Core Strength- 85057

This workshop is designed to provide insight into the biomechanics and science behind core strength and stability for effective movement. Throughout this active seminar, participants will experience an introduction to the concepts underlying core training and insight into how to use exercises designed to improve posture and functioning of joints in the arms, legs, and especially the hips and knees.
Dr. O’Neill will provide the medical basis for the therapeutic aspects of core-related exercise practice. Whether you have very healthy knees and hips or have experienced pain and/or injury in these joints, you are sure to gain some helpful information from this 3-hour workshop.

For additional information, please visit: plymouth.edu/frost/communityeducation/courses

In December, 2009, Dr. Chen travelled to Ramsau, Austria with the United States Nordic Combined Ski Team.  During three days of competition, four-time Olympian and current World Champion Todd Lodwick placed in the top 10 on all three days.  Three-time Olympian and 2009 World Champion Billy Demong placed in the top 10 in the first two competitions, and in the top 15 in the third race.  Two-time Olympain Johnny Spillane also placed in the top 10 in the first two competitions and in the top 15 in the third race after a disappointing misstep and fall in the final hill-climb.  Olympian Brett Camerota had his first ever top 10 finish in the Ski Jump, and skied to his first top 20 finish ever.  Olympic hopeful Brian Fletcher demonstrated excellent resolve as an upcoming athlete early in his World Cup career.  Dr. Chen treated athletes for minor injuries, and was instrumental in helping Billy Demong return to full level of competition.

Something fun from all of us at The Alpine Clinic- Enjoy!…..

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The Alpine Clinic began seeing patients at its new medical office building in Franconia on November 2nd. There has been an overwhelming response of congratulations from almost everyone who walks in the doors. From patients, to family and friends, it is clear that The Alpine Clinic prides itself on quality, service, and development.
 
For almost two years, Drs. O’Neill, Chen, and MacArthur have been making their dream a reality to build a flagship medical office building where they can provide their patients with all the conveniences of a modern orthopaedic medical practice, and where they can house a central location for their ongoing clinical research. The new medical office building will facilitate The Alpine Clinic’s goals of becoming New England’s premier provider of orthopaedic services, and to continue their ongoing pursuit of scholarship, research, and evidence based practice. 
 
Additionally, The Alpine Clinic is pleased to announce that it is leasing a section of their new building to PainCare, which is a very successful and well established pain management practice with several locations in southern New Hampshire. Dr. Michael O’Connell, the owner of PainCare, has recognized that residents of Northern New Hampshire deserve to have access to the expertise and quality of an elite pain management practice. He is proud to announce the expansion of his practice to Plymouth and Franconia. For more information on PainCare, please see their website- www.painmd.com

Event Details:
Saturday, November, 21st @ 2:00PM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
1095 Profile Road
Franconia, NH 03580

The Plymouth Youth Basketball Team  lit up the court at the TD Garden during halftime of the Celtics game Wednesday night. Thousands of fan’s, including the Celtic’s dance team, cheered them on as they played a great game!  Way to go Boys!

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Check out the new photos of our Franconia Office – taken just last week.
Getting very excited for the upcomming Ribbon Cutting, Saturday, November 21st @ 2PM.

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The Athletic Training Club will hold their first meeting on November 8th @ 5:ooPM at The Common Man Inn & Spa in Plymouth, NH.

This is a chance for area Athletic Trainers to discuss current events and concerns within their athletic communities. Because high school settings can be isolating for these athletic trainers, it is The Alpine Clinic’s hope to bring these professionals together.

For more information about this meeting, please contact our plymouth office at 603.536.2270.