JOI Events and Volunteering in the Community

2019 SenioRITA Tennis Tournament

JOI is a proud sponsor of the 20th Anniversary SenioRITA Tennis Tournament that supports the RITA Foundation to search for a cure of Breast Cancer.

Jags Game- October 13, 2019

JOI is the official sports medicine provider for the Jacksonville Jaguars! They played against the New Orlean’s Saints this past weekend. 

To schedule an appointment with a JOI Physician, please call JOI-2000 or schedule at https://www.joionline.net/contact-us/

For more about the Jacksonville Jaguars, go to: http://www.jaguars.com/

Jags VS. Saints: Sunday, October 13th

Our Jacksonville Jaguars will play the New Orleans Saints this Sunday, October 13th 2019. If you make it out to the game, please makes sure to check out the Fan Entertainment Zone and check out the JOI tent for some giveaways!

To schedule an appointment with a JOI Physician, please call JOI-2000 or schedule at https://www.joionline.net/contact-us/

For more about the Jacksonville Jaguars, go to: http://www.jaguars.com/

Jags win on Thursday!

Congratulations to our Jacksonville Jaguars for their victory over the Tennessee Titans on Thursday, September 19th! JOI is proud to be the team physicians for the Jaguars and wishes them the best of luck with the rest of their season.

Come out and see our JOI tent on game days at Daily’s Place to get some free giveaways!

To schedule an appointment with a JOI Physician, please call JOI-2000 or schedule online at https://www.joionline.net/physicians/

To learn more about the Jacksonville Jaguars, go to: https://www.jaguars.com/

How Does Weather Affect My Pain?

How Does Weather Affect My Pain? By: Michelle Duclos, MS, ATC, LAT

Recently, it seems we have had a weather front coming through Jacksonville every other week. For some of our patients, this causes their pain levels to change rapidly and drastically. Does the weather really have anything to do with changes in pain levels?

While there is not widespread agreement among scientists about the relationship between changing weather and pain, there are some theories about the potential relationship. A significant drop in barometric pressure is the leading theory on this topic. Although many people say that their pain worsens with damp, rainy weather, research has shown that it’s not the cold, wind, rain, or snow. More likely, the drop in barometric pressure associated with bad weather is the cause for increased pain.

Barometric pressure refers to the weight applied to your body by the atmosphere. Imagine the capsules surrounding the joints are similar to a balloon. High barometric pressure, typically associated with good weather, regardless of the temperature, pushes against the body from the outside keeping  these tissues from expanding. When a front comes through and the barometric pressure drops, the pres- sure applied to the “balloon” is less, allowing the tissues to expand. Research has come to mixed conclusions. There are some people who say that the barometric pressure does not affect their pain. While this re- mains just a theory, barometric pressure seems a likely explanation because barometric pressure does affect our bodies. Some patients have thought that moving to a place with a warmer climate will help their pain levels. However, as mammals, humans adjust to their environment, and this means that the body would adjust to the climate after living there for some time.

Here are some tips for dealing with fluctuating pain levels during weather changes:

1. Stay warm: Dress in layers. Keep your house warm. Warm up the car before
you have to get in it for work or errands. Sleep under an electric blanket.
2. Try to prevent swelling: If you have joint pain in your hands, try wearing spandex gloves at night to keep swelling out of the joints. Wear compression stockings for joint pain in your legs.
3. Keep moving: before going out into the elements, try moving around the house.
4. Remember the pain is temporary: when inclement weather approaches, the barometric pressure drops are only temporary. The body will adjust to the barometric pressure changes.

Jags Game – September 19th

JOI is the official sports medicine provider for the Jacksonville Jaguars! They will be playing this Thursday, September 19th. The game starts at 8:20 pm.

We will have a booth at the Fan Entertainment Zone next to Daily’s Place. Feel free to come out and visit the JOI booth for free give-a-ways! We look forward to seeing you there!

Go Jags!

Come see our booth at the Jaguar Fan Entertainment Zone on Sunday. JOI is celebrating 25 Years of providing Sports Medicine Services to the Jacksonville Jaguars! JOI is Where The Pro’s Go!

To learn more about the Jacksonville Jaguars, go to: https://www.jaguars.com/

To schedule an appointment with a JOI Physician, go to: https://www.joionline.net/physicians/

Jags Game – September 8th

JOI is the official sports medicine provider for the Jacksonville Jaguars! They will be playing this Sunday, September 8th. The game starts at 1:00 pm.

We will have a booth at the Fan Entertainment Zone next to Daily’s Place. Feel free to come out and visit the JOI booth for free give-a-ways! We look forward to seeing you there!

Bold City Showcase 2019

JOI was at the Bold City Showcase 2019. Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Lucie, Dr. Snyder, Thomas Gorman, ATC, and Sam Brown, ATC provide sports medicine coverage for four of the six school involved in the series: Atlantic Coast High School, The Bolles School, Mandarin High School, and University Christian School. Check out pics of the event:

2019 Arena Football National Championship

2019 Arena Football National Championship

The 2019 Arena Football National Championship is just around the corner. Don’t miss out as your Jacksonville Sharks take on the Carolina Cobras this Saturday August 17 at the Veterans Memorial Arena. The game kicks off at 7:00 pm.

Find out more about the game here: http://www.jaxsharks.com/

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute is proud to be the Official Sports Medicine Provider for the Jacksonville Sharks. JOI’s Dr. Lance Snyder and ATC Luke Bratton work hard to keep these soon to be champions in the game!