Archive for July, 2010

When orthopedic surgeon Peter Kung, MD, of Longview Orthopedic Associates diagnosed Joann McDaniel’s shoulder, he discovered a rotator cuff tear that would require surgery.

Joann McDaniel

McDaniel’s visit to Dr. Kung, as well as her MRI, surgery, and physical therapy were all handled at one convenient location – Pacific Surgical Institute.

And McDaniel is very satisfied with the results.

“The surgery went great,” said McDaniel, who lives in Castle Rock. “Dr. Kung was personable and very knowledgeable. I’ve already recommended a friend and a family member to him.”

McDaniel also praised the attentive care provided by the staff at Pacific Surgical Center and the one-on-one assistance she received from physical therapist Dave Knoeppel and certified athletic trainer Ed Earnest at Longview Physical & Sports Therapy.

“Everyone at PSI was efficient and professional,” McDaniel said, “and I really appreciated the convenience of having all of the services located at one place.”

Two women with PSI connnections completed the Cour d’ Alene Ironman in Cour d’ Alene, Idaho, on June 26th. The event required participants to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a complete marathon, 26.2 miles.

More than 2,000 participants hit the water for the 2.4 mile swim

Despite having to overcome a leg injury, Becky Berry, wife of PIC Director of Imaging Services Jack Berry, had an outstanding day.

She completed the swimming in 1:15:08, the biking in 6:50:45, and the running in 5:08 for a total time of 13:27:56. She finished 25th overall among 82 women in her classification and had the 14th fastest swim. This was her second Ironman.

Beth Soltero, who previously worked at Longview Physical & Sports Therapy as a certified athletic trainer, completed her first Ironman. Soltero finished the swimming in 1:23:34, the biking in 8:14:08, and the running in 6:56:28 for a total time of 16:47:02.

“It’s been a dream of mine for many years to do an Ironman,” Soltero said. “The feeling is indescribable.”

Beth Soltero on the final leg