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Over 90 Years of "SERVICE ABOVE SELF" in Kenosha!Dr. James (Jim) Shapiro has been practicing in our community for 30 years. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, hip and knee related issues. Dr. Shapiro uses some of the latest technology and techniques to diagnose treat, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal diseases and injuries of the hip and knee. He gave a great talk relating to different types of injuries that can occur (muscle, ligaments, cartilage, and bone injuries, such as bruises, fractures and breaks) and types of repair, including surgical and non-surgical interventions. Shared also some of the up and coming treatment options, not yet having FDA approval. He stated that the most important thing when dealing with an orthopedic injury is similar to playing sports...create your plan, build your team and execute that plan. Thank you Dr. Shapiro for taking the time to meet with us, sharing your knowledge and expertise and taking all of our questions!
Spring is in the air....the birds are singing, snowblowers are a distant memory, and it's time for the Kenosha Rotary Community Grants & Scholarships to be awarded.....almost! Check out our Grant & Scholarship Opportunities page for detailed information on the process and deadlines for Kenosha Rotary Grants & Scholarships!
Today we asked our guest, Jeff Letsmer, to talk about his company, Vibe Tech, headquartered in Sheboygan, WI. Jeff started the company back in 2001 after learning about how astronauts lose 20% of their bone mass while up in space. He wanted to create a technology and utilize nature to mimic the vibrations and contractions that our muscles make while taking a step. He told us that he decided to pursue his PhD and wrote a grant to get funding in order to get a patent that would allow him to develop this technology and turn it into a product that would be useful to many people. He was able to build a device that connects between the knee and heel and uses vibrations on the feet in order help not only astronauts with strengthening their bones but also people who may be in a nursing home or have balance issues. He also has a seated leg press machine that allows people to do strengthening exercises. The results that he has seen with patients has been incredible and he hopes to continue to grow his company!
