Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine The Official Orthopedic Sports Medicine Team Physicians For University of Oregon Athletics Since 1967. Welcome! And while you're here, leave a comment!

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Spring is a great time to get back out on the trails and enjoy everything our region has to offer. A little preparation ...
04/28/2026

Spring is a great time to get back out on the trails and enjoy everything our region has to offer. A little preparation can go a long way. Choose trails that match your fitness level, wear supportive footwear, and pay attention to knee or ankle pain early so it does not turn into a bigger setback.

Good luck to everyone participating in the Eugene Marathon this weekend. We’re proud to support a community that values ...
04/24/2026

Good luck to everyone participating in the Eugene Marathon this weekend. We’re proud to support a community that values movement, training, and healthy competition. Keep an eye out for Team Slocum on the course and around the event, and we’ll see you there.

Spring Game weekend is here, and we’re excited to see the Ducks take the field again. Between Oregon football and the Eu...
04/21/2026

Spring Game weekend is here, and we’re excited to see the Ducks take the field again. Between Oregon football and the Eugene Marathon, it’s shaping up to be a fun weekend for our community and everyone who loves sports and movement. We’re proud to support Oregon Athletics as The Official Orthopedic Team Doctors of Oregon™ Athletics.

Spring yardwork and outdoor projects can be harder on your body than they seem at first. Pace yourself, lift carefully, ...
04/15/2026

Spring yardwork and outdoor projects can be harder on your body than they seem at first. Pace yourself, lift carefully, and take quick stretch or rest breaks along the way. A few simple habits can help prevent your back, shoulders, or knees from paying for it later.

Spring sports are back, which makes this a good time to revisit a few important basics. Warm up well, stay hydrated, and...
04/09/2026

Spring sports are back, which makes this a good time to revisit a few important basics. Warm up well, stay hydrated, and make sure young athletes have time to recover between practices and games. If pain starts changing how your athlete moves, it is worth taking seriously.

A positive patient experience starts well before the appointment begins. During Patient Access Week, we're recognizing t...
04/09/2026

A positive patient experience starts well before the appointment begins. During Patient Access Week, we're recognizing the team members in our Registration, Scheduling, Surgery Scheduling, and Health Information departments who help patients access the care they need at Slocum Orthopedics. Thank you for helping patients every step of the way!

On National Doctors Day, we’re celebrating our physicians. Thank you for the expertise, leadership, and compassion you b...
03/30/2026

On National Doctors Day, we’re celebrating our physicians. Thank you for the expertise, leadership, and compassion you bring to our community every day. To our patients: thank you for trusting Slocum with your care.

Our community is built on movement: from weekend walkers to competitive athletes.At Slocum, you’ll find orthopedic and s...
03/24/2026

Our community is built on movement: from weekend walkers to competitive athletes.

At Slocum, you’ll find orthopedic and sports medicine care designed to get you back to what you love, with a plan that fits your goals. Because you don’t have to be elite to deserve exceptional care.

Spring is showing up, and so are the aches we pushed through all winter. If pain is limiting how you walk, work, or play...
03/20/2026

Spring is showing up, and so are the aches we pushed through all winter. If pain is limiting how you walk, work, or play, you don’t have to “wait it out.”

We’re here to help you understand what’s going on and make a plan to keep you moving.

Whether you’re out for a fun run, catching a local event, or just enjoying the day, we’re wishing you a safe and happy S...
03/17/2026

Whether you’re out for a fun run, catching a local event, or just enjoying the day, we’re wishing you a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day!

When those first sunny weekends come, so does a sudden jump in activity. Yardwork, pickleball, hiking, long runs… your b...
03/13/2026

When those first sunny weekends come, so does a sudden jump in activity. Yardwork, pickleball, hiking, long runs… your body notices.

A few reminders as you ramp up: Start slower than you think you need to, warm up before you “go”, and don’t ignore swelling, instability, or sharp pain. If something doesn’t feel right, get it checked sooner rather than later.

Reminder: Scholarship applications are due March 29!The 2026 Slocum Orthopedics Emerging Health Professionals of Lane Co...
03/11/2026

Reminder: Scholarship applications are due March 29!

The 2026 Slocum Orthopedics Emerging Health Professionals of Lane County Scholarship Program supports graduating Lane County high school seniors planning to pursue careers in healthcare, health-related research, or public and community health. A limited number of one-time $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to students accepted into an accredited college or technical program.

Applications are available at slocumfoundation.org/scholarship-program

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Eugene, OR
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