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Fit At Five - Simple Change - WCSH6 April 1, 2013
Think you're giving 100% during your workouts? Chances are you may not even know that your gym routine may be holding you back from reaching your goals. On this Fit at Five Adam Tielinen of OA Performance Center shows us some simple changes you can make to your workouts that will help you gain major benefits.  Clip

OA - CMO - Spectrum sign Letter of Intent - March 29, 2013
Three Maine physician practices explore integration opportunity to help deliver lower-cost healthcare services and improved patient experience.  More

OA Surgery Center sited as one of 200 ASCs in the US to know - March 07, 2013
OA Surgery Center sited as one of 200 ASCs in the US to know. We are proud of our ASC staff and their dedication to quality and patient experience which is a big part of what makes OA stand out among the countries 5,000+ ASCs.  More

Dr. Heinz and Concussions in the News - WMTW8 March 06, 2013
A retired NFL player and a panel of medial experts answered questions from students, parents and coaches about concussions and how they can be treated.  Clip

Fit At Five - Friday Night Fights - WCSH6 February 18, 2013
The winter months make it tough for biking enthusiasts to get out on the road and train. That's why Orthopedic Associates teamed up with the Maine Running Company and The Sustainable Athlete to create a weekly indoor race series to help bikers work on their power and strength off the roads. It's more than just a spin class...it's Friday Night Fights.  Clip

10 Strategic Initiatives for ASCs to Prepare for the Future - February 05, 2013
Here are 10 strategic planning initiatives to meet the upcoming challenges of healthcare reform from ambulatory surgery center administrators.    More

Maine Sports Hall Of Fame to induct nine - December 18, 2012
A doctor, a bodybuilder, four championship coaches and a former University of Maine quarterback are among nine who will be inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame on May 5 at the 38th annual awards banquet at the Augusta Civic Center.    More

More choosing joint replacement surgery - December 14, 2012
Diane Atwood of My Generation Magazine discusses joint replacement surgery with OA's Dr Stephen Kelly and others.    More

OA Therapists offer Winter Safety Tips - December 11, 2012
OA therapists Stacey Doyon and Matt Somma discuss winter safety tips with WCSH6 anchor Pat Callaghan.   Clip

New Maine Law on Youth Concussions - August 9, 2012
Dr. William Heinz talks to FOX23 Good Day Maine about a new Maine law regarding concussion-related injuries.   Clip

New Maine Law Puts Youth Concussions in Focus - August 8, 2012
Dr. William Heinz talks to Mike Lowe of the Portland Press Herald about a new Maine law regarding concussion-related injuries.   More

Becker's ASC Review as Top Surgery Center - July 25, 2012
OA Centers for Orthopaedics today announced that it has been named one of “154 Orthopedic and Spine-Driven ASC’s to Know” by Becker’s ASC Review. With over 5,900 ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the United States, that places OA’s Orthopaedic Surgery Center in the top 3% nationwide.   More

What is CTE? - WCSH6, May 3, 2012
OA Centers for Orthopaedics’ Dr. William Heinz discusses CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) with WCSH6 anchor Pat Callaghan.  Clip

Maine Orthopedist Selected to Accompany U.S. Ski Team - March 5, 2012
OA Centers for Orthopaedics’ Dr. Michael Pleacher to help keep athletes ‘In the Game’ as U.S. Men and Women Nordic Skiers seek to bring home the Gold in Sweden   More

Fit At Five - WCSH6, February 27, 2012
WCSH6's Kelly LaBrecque joins OA's Tim Guillerault as she crashes a Portland Pirates workout session to see how the professional athletes workout.  Clip

Overuse injuries on the rise in young athletes - WCSH6, February 23, 2012
WCSH6's Vivien Leigh - two part report on overuse injuries among young athletes.  Clip

Bowdoin has a new team doctor - December 09, 2011
Bowdoin's Athletic Training department announces a new team doctor beginning January 1, 2012.    More

6 Ways Orthopedic Practices Can Positively Confront Healthcare Changes - October 03, 2011
Becker's Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Review discusses six ways orthopedic practices can meet and overcome the challenges presented by the changing healthcare environment with OA Centers for Orthopaedics CEO John Wipfler and others.    More

10 Tips for Orthopedic Practices to Remain Independent - September 26, 2011
Becker's Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Review discusses staying competitive in the disrupted health care scene with OA Centers for Orthopaedics CEO John Wipfler.    More

OA Centers for Orthopaedics and Dick's Sporting Goods to serve as 2011 'League Sponsors' - September 2011
This year marks a new development in the community support for Brunswick Youth Soccer League. OA Center’s for Orthopaedics and Dick’s Sporting Goods have agreed to serve as inaugural ‘League Sponsors.’    More

OA Centers for Orthopaedics to open New Satellite Office - August 16, 2011
OA Centers for Orthopaedics to open a new medical and physical therapy office in Brunswick. Simultaneously, OA announced that five of its six joint replacement specialists, all of whom provide hospital-based orthopedic procedures, plan to join Maine Medical Partners by the end of the year.    More

OA Centers for Orthopaedics completes real-time surgery disaster simulation - May 14, 2011
OA Centers for Orthopedics completed a successful real-time surgery disaster simulation and patient evacuation Saturday morning working at their outpatient surgery center at Sewall Street in Portland.    More   Photos

OA Centers for Orthopaedics gives high school more than $5,000 for 'SawStop' saw table - March 2011
Dr. John Chance, a hand doctor at OA Centers for Orthopaedics, has seen the damage caused by table saw accidents more often than we would like. That’s why when Cape Elizabeth High School technology director, Jim Ray, approached him for possible funding to support the purchase of a SawStop® table saw, he was happy to help.    More

8 Ways ASCs Can Achieve Success in 2011 and Beyond - February 2011
The last several years have been a struggle for ambulatory surgery centers, which are not only facing declining reimbursements for patient care but are also faced with many patient safety challenges, such as the revised 2009 CMS conditions for coverage and increased scrutiny over infection control practices.    More

4 Tips for a Postive Orthopedic Surgery Center Environment - February 2011
Here are four tips for creating a positive environment and culture at orthopedic surgery centers.    More

New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute 17th Annual Symposium - November 2010
Michael J. Mullin, ATC, LAT from OA Centers Physical Therapy Department recently gave two presentations at the New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute's 17th Annual Symposium. His topics were on "The Influence of Rotational Dysfunction on Knee Pathology" (9 MB download) and "Treatment Approaches for Tibiofemoral Dysfunction" (21 MB download).

Portland Pirates Select OA as Team Physicians for 2010-2011 Season - October 11, 2010
OA Centers for Orthopaedics today announced that the Portland Pirates has selected OA as their Team Physicians for the 2010-11 season.  More

Fit-N-Fun-athon - Good Day Maine on Fox23, September 17, 2010
OA's Kelsey Pettengill interviewed on Good Day Maine on Fox23 discussing the Fit-N-Fun-athon scheduled for Sunday, September 19th.  Clip

Concussions and High School Athletes - MPBM MaineWatch, September 9, 2010
OA's Dr. William Heinz is interviewed by Jennifer Rooks as part of the new thinking about high school athletes and concussions discussion on Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks.  Clip

Urgent Sports Injury Clinic for student athletes re-opens for fall season - August 24, 2010
OA Centers for Orthopaedics announced today that it will re-open its Urgent Sports Injury Clinic on Saturday mornings for student athletes for the fall season.  More

Bowdoin's Polar Bear Sports Medicine Symposium - May 2010
OA Centers for Orthopaedics was well represented at Bowdoin's Polar Bear Sports Medicine Symposium in May 2010. This PowerPoint presentation is a copy of the lecture given by Michael J. Mullin, ATC, LAT on Hip Biomechanics and Core Stabilization. It is a large download (18.63 MB). Presentation

OA Haiti Team interviewed by Jim Cyr - WGME News 13, Februay 13, 2010
OA Haiti Team is interviewed by WGME's Jim Cyr about their trip to Haiti. Clip

Team from OA going to Haiti - February 5, 2010
OA has sent a team (one surgeon and two nurses) to Haiti to assist in the relief effort and is blogging their travels. Click here to read their blog. OA Haiti Blog

OA honored with 2009 Ganley Award - October 26, 2009
OA Centers for Orthopaedics announced today that it has been awarded the 2009 Ganley Award for outstanding service to the athletic programs of Portland and South Portland. More

New Walk-in Sports Medicine Clinics For Injured Athletics Launched - September 9, 2009
Saturday morning clinics in Portland and Saco provide access to specialists and less-costly alternative to emergency room visits for sports-related injuries. More

On The Road With Local Cycling Team - Travis Lee - News 8 Sports
A local cycling team has found that banding together has been a rewarding experience in many ways. Clip

Bibeau able to get back into the game after hip surgery - Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram- September 9, 2009
What does Ron Bibeau, the head golf professional at Riverside GC in Portland, have in common with Alex Rodriguez and Mike Lowell? Article   Press Release   Blog Post

Dr George Babikian interviewed by Vivien Leigh - WCSH6 News, June 9, 2009
Dr George Babikian is interviewed by WCSH6's Vivien Leigh about hip replacement surgery ("24 hour hip"). Article  Clip

Dr Stephen Kelly interviewed by Kim Block - WGME News 13, May 19, 2009
Dr Stephen Kelly is interviewed by WGME's Kim Block about joint replacement therapy. Clip1   Clip2

Educational Lecture Series - May 1, 2009
Join OA's physicians for an educational series highlighting leading edge options for fast receovery, durable results, high activity, and less pain after joint replacement surgery. More

New Masters Team introduced - CyclingNews.com - April 2, 2009
The OA Centers for Orthopaedics and CycleMania of Portland, Maine, announced on Wednesday their sponsorship of the newly created OA Performance Center / CycleMania Masters Cycling Team. More

New Masters Cycling Team introduced at OA - March 31, 2009
The OA Centers for Orthopaedics and CycleMania of Portland today announced their sponsorship of the newly created OA Performance Center / CycleMania Masters Cycling Team. More

Picture slideshow from the OA Sports Center Grand Opening - March 21, 2009
Photos from the OA Sports Center Grand Opening held March 21, 2009 - More

Orthopedic Sports Center Opens - WCSH6 News, March 21, 2009
A new orthopedic sports center and ice centre opened today in Saco. More

A center with emphasis on injury prevention - Portland Press Herald, March 21, 2009
The OA Performance Center in Saco has programs for all measure of young athletes. More

OA Sports Center opens in Saco with a visit from Governor Baldacci - MaineBusiness.com, March 17, 2009
Day of family fun begins with a welcome from Governor Baldacci. More

Dr Stephen Kelly interviewed by Kim Block - WGME News 13, March 13, 2009
Dr Stephen Kelly is interviewed by WGME's Kim Block about physical therapy and joint replacement. More

Lee Nelson visits the Parisi Speed School - WCSH6 Morning Report, March 9, 2009
Lee Nelson visits the Parisi Speed School at the OA Sports Center in Saco. More

Sports Science in Saco - WCSH6 Morning Report Blog, February 12, 2009
Lee Nelson - Have you ever watched that show "Sports Science"? It's on the Fox Sports channel on cable. More

OA Sports Center Human Performance Lab - University of New England News, January 14, 2009
BIDDEFORD, Maine – OA Centers for Orthopaedics and the University of New England announced plans to open a human performance laboratory at the new OA Sports Center in Saco, Maine. More

Sports Performance Lab to open in Saco - Portland Press Herald, January 14, 2009
OA Centers for Orthopaedics and the University of New England today announced plans to open a human performance laboratory at the new OA Sports Center in Saco. More

UNE Opening Human Performance Lab - keepMEcurrent.com, January 14, 2009
SACO (Jan 14, 2009) - OA Centers for Orthopaedics and the University of New England (UNE) today announced plans to open a human performance laboratory at the new OA Sports Center in Saco. More

Dr Murray TV interview on Tom Brady injury. - WGME-TV News 13, September 10, 2008
Dave Eid discusses the Tom Brady injury with Dr Thomas Murray. More (8.5 MB WMV File)

New Sports Complex comes to Saco! - WGME-TV News 13, August 6, 2008
New state of art rehab & training facility combined with a brand new ice rink. More (7 MB WMV File)

Former Plant to House Sports Center - Portland Press Herald, July 25, 2008
Offerings of the OA Sports Center will range from sporting events to physical therapy. More

Soccer orthopedist keeps his foot in the door - Portland Press Herald, July 12, 2008
Dr William Heinz, who works in Portland, will be with the U.S. Olympic team -- just part of his travels. More

Local doctor will travel to Beijing - The Forecaster, July 11, 2008
OA Dr. William Heinz heads to Beijing. More

New Hips from Dr. Babikian - Rangeley Highlander, July 11, 2008
New Hips from Dr. Babikian. More

OA Doctor Stitches Up World Class Athletes - Scarborough Leader, July 3, 2008
OA Dr. William Heinz heads to Beijing. More

Interview with Doctor William Heinz - WSCH6, June 30, 2008
OA Dr. William Heinz discusses medical support issues for the 2008 U.S. Olympic athletes. More

Maine Orthopedist Selected to Accompany U.S. Men’s Soccer Team at Summer Olympics in China - Soccer Maine, June 18, 2008
OA Center for Orthopaedics' Own Dr. William Heinz To Help Keep Athletes "In the Game" as Men's Soccer Tries for Olympic Gold in Beijing. More

Press Releases:

OA Endurance Sports Expo at the OA Performance Center in Saco
March 18, 2010 - OA Performance Center announced details for its first annual Endurance Sports Expo to be held at the OA Sports Center in Saco.  More

OA Centers for Orthopaedics and University of New England Announce New Sports Performance Lab at the OA Sports Center in Saco
January 14, 2009 - OA Centers for Orthopaedics and the University of New England (UNE) today announced plans to open a human performance laboratory at the new OA Sports Center in Saco. The first of its kind in Northern New England.  More

OA Maine Sports Medicine Doctor selected to Accompany Top U.S. Athletes for the 2008 ITU Long Distance Duathlon World Championship in Geel, Belgium
U.S.A. Triathlon has selected Dr. Scott Marr to accompany the U.S.  Men’s and Women’s Duathlon Teams at the ITU Long Distance World Championship in Geel, Belgium on August 10, 2008.  More

OA Centers for Orthopaedics and Maine Hockey Group Rehab Saco Building
New Sports Performance Center Includes MHG Ice Centre, Orthopaedic & Physical Therapy Practices and More.  More

OA Doctor selected as Olympic Physician!
Maine Orthopedist Selected to Accompany U.S. Men’s Soccer Team at Summer Olympics in China. More

OA Recognized as ‘Best Performer’ in National Study by Ambulatory Health Care Association
AAAHC Institute’s 2007 Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscectomy Benchmarking Study Identifies OA Having Lowest Pre-Procedure and Procedure Time. More

Educational Resources:

Same Day Hip Surgery
Hip surgery in the AM, walk out our front door that afternoon. More

Seasonal Resources:

If the Bike Fits, Ride It!
How to steer clear of early season mistakes. More

Visit Our Tri-Maine Series Training & Preparation Blog

Races, Training and Injury Prevention Tips for Maine Triathletes Brought to You by the OA Sports Medicine Center. More