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Wednesday, February 20, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 7 Dozens of gun-seizure An ace against pickleball elbow orders in law’s first year Dozens of petitions seek- ing to take guns from poten- tially dangerous individuals were filed in Oregon dur- ing the first year of its new law. Data provided by the Oregon Judicial Department shows 74 petitions for extreme-risk protection orders were filed in 2018. About two-thirds were filed by law enforcement offi- cials, one-third by family or household members, and one was filed by an employer. If a court finds <clear and convincing= evidence of a threat, a final order can be issued that takes away a per- son9s gun rights for up to one year. Bend man convicted of rape gets 10 years off sentence BEND (AP) 4 An Oregon man sentenced for raping a woman he met on a dat- ing website has dropped his bid for a retrial in exchange of 10 years off his prison term. The Bulletin reports 45-year-old Thomas Bray of Bend was previously sen- tenced to 25 years in prison for the February 2011 rape, but the state Supreme Court vacated his conviction last year. The court had ordered nugget_2019-02-20.indd 7 a fact-finding hearing to determine if evidence with- held from Bray9s 2012 trial would have affected the outcome. A judge reinstated the conviction Monday, February 4, after Bray and Deschutes County prosecutors reached a settlement. The former anesthe- siologist and teacher at Central Oregon Community College will now be eli- gible for release in 2027. Pickleball fever is sweep- ing the nation as one of its fastest-growing sports. In Central Oregon, athletes of all ages are enamored with the physical, mental and social benefits of their beloved pick- leball. However, when elbow pain flares up, the most effec- tive long-term treatment is often ignored. While gentler on the body than tennis, pickleball is not without risks. Lateral epicon- dylalgia, also known as tennis elbow or pickleball elbow, is a common overuse injury. While typically self-limiting, pickleball elbow can sideline your ability to play for many months. Plus, if recovery is not complete, there is a high risk of recurrence. <Unfortunately, we rarely see patients in the early stages when it is easier to treat,= said Mathew Henninger, PT, DPT, OCS at Step & Spine Physical Therapy. <We can help patients achieve a faster and more complete recov- ery when physical therapy is started early. It is a much longer recovery process when treatment is initiated after the injury has progressed.= When it initially devel- ops, lateral elbow pain is felt only when playing pickleball. The most effective treatment includes rest, icing the elbow, NSAIDs, and special stretches and strengthening exercises. However, many reach for a tennis elbow strap instead. Elbow straps are only good for symptom relief but do not fix the problem. Without proper treatment, tennis elbow can evolve into a degenerative disorder where tendons begin breaking down and become weakened. In order to heal, the body must be in an inflammatory phase, which is the phase that occurs right after an injury. Ignoring pain bypasses this vital stage of recovery and pushes you into the danger zone of degeneration. Eccentric exercises are recommended to promote healing, as they have been shown in studies to resolve pain faster. These exercises stress the tendon in a way that improves circulation so the injury can heal. If you find yourself with pickleball elbow experts agree that you should take two weeks off of playing to rest. You should also ice your elbow and modify your activities to avoid aggravat- ing it. After two weeks you can slowly integrate normal activities into your day if it is not painful. If the pain is not resolved in four weeks, it is time to see a physical therapist. Sometimes other issues may be preventing your recovery. <As with any tendon- related injury, it is critical to see someone sooner rather than later,= said Henninger. <If you want to get back to your activity, don9t let acute pain become chronic.= Dr. Thomas R. Rheuben General, Cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentistry ~ Your Dentist in Sisters Since 1993 ~ We are here to help you smile with confi dence! 541-549-0109 | 304 W. Adams Ave. | Sisters 2/19/19 10:56 AM