Summer is in Full Swing
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to get outside and stay active! Whether you’re recovering from an old injury or looking to prevent new ones, Tahoe Forest is here to help you stay strong and healthy all season long.
In this month’s newsletter, discover how our Therapy team can support your return to the activities you love with Return-to-Sport Testing. If you’ve joined the fastest-growing sport in America – pickleball – don’t miss our expert tips for preventing pickleball elbow. Plus, we’re excited for the upcoming Broken Arrow Skyrace and hope to see many of you there!
Take care of yourself this summer — and let Tahoe Forest help you enjoy an active, injury-free season.
Upcoming Event
Broken Arrow Skyrace
The Broken Arrow Skyrace is a three-day mountain trail running festival at Palisades Tahoe featuring eight challenging races—from short kids’ heats to grueling 46K, Vertical Kilometer, and technical via ferrata events—designed to test endurance and alpine skills above tree line around Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Forest is excited to be a sponsor again for the 2025 event on June 19-22. Look for our Physical Therapy and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team at our booth in the vendor village or find us at the aid station on the course. Best of luck to all the participants!
Contact info
Tahoe Forest Sports Medicine & Therapy Services
10710 Donner Pass Road, 2nd floor, Truckee, CA 96161
Tahoe Forest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
10051 Lake Avenue, Suite 3, Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 587-7461 | tfhd.com/orthopedics
Incline Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
880 Alder Ave, 2nd Floor, Incline Village, NV 89451
Featured Therapy
Return-to-Sport testing: Protecting athletes from reinjury
After an injury, feeling better doesn’t always mean an athlete is ready to return to play. That’s where Return-to-Sport (RTS) testing comes in.
The Tahoe Forest Therapy team offers RTS testing as part of our clinical assessment, using tests supported by research to objectively determine if an athlete has fully recovered, not just physically, but functionally. It helps answer a key question: can the athlete safely return to their sport without a high risk of re-injury?
Skipping this step can lead to re-injury, longer recovery times, and setbacks in performance.
Why Tahoe Forest?
- Tests performed by licensed sports medicine experts
- Personalized recovery plans
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment
- Collaboration with physicians, therapists, and athletic trainers
Choosing Tahoe Forest means choosing quality, safety, and expert care—so your athlete can return to sport stronger than before.
To schedule, call our Physical Therapy team at (530) 582-7488.
Injury Prevention Corner
Preventing pickleball elbow: Stay in the game, pain-free
Pickleball is fun, fast, and growing in popularity—but it’s also leading to a rise in lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as “tennis elbow.” This overuse injury causes pain on the outside of the elbow, often from repetitive swinging motions.
Protect your elbow and prevent injury with these tips:
- Warm up and stretch before playing
- Strengthen forearm muscles with light weights or resistance bands
- Use proper technique and grip size to reduce strain
- Take breaks and avoid overplaying
- Ice and rest sore arms early—don’t push through the pain
If elbow pain starts to creep in, don’t wait. Early treatment can prevent a more serious injury and keep you on the court.
Learn some exercises that may help prevent this injury.
The HURT! App
Tahoe Forest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has partnered with the HURT! app to connect you to an orthopedic and sports medicine expert within minutes, day or night.
- Message securely about the injury
- Receive advice and determine next steps
- Avoid unnecessary trips to the ER
Learn more about the HURT! App.
