The Help Not Hype Seminar Series puts you in-the-know about the latest treatments to reduce pain & get back to the activities you love!

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Be active in your own healthcare with our Seminar Series. FMI doctors will explain and answer your questions about the latest medical procedures, meds and more, to help you enjoy greater comfort and mobility for a more active life.

Topics include pain relief treatments for knees, feet, hips and shoulders, including the latest surgical techniques and effective non-surgical therapies to employ at home.

Our seminars are a free, no-obligation service to you and the community, but seats fill up fast, so please call 352-728-3000, ext. 357 to secure your spot.

2010 Schedule

Date Physician Location Given By Time Topic
January 29th Dr. Ollivierre, Orthopaedic Surgeon Waterfront Inn at Sumter Landing - 1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages Central Florida Health Alliance (CFHA) 1:00 - 2:30 Total Hip and Knee
February 2nd Dr. Huntt, Orthopaedic Surgeon Waterfront Inn at Sumter Landing - 1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages CFHA 10:00 - 11:30 Total Joint Choices
February 5th Dr. Watkins, Podiatry Waterfront Inn at Sumter Landing - 1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages CFHA 1:00 - 2:30 Heel Pain
February 10th Dr. Grey, Orthopaedic Surgeon Waterfront Inn at Sumter Landing - 1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages CFHA 10:00 - 11:30 Hip Pain
February 19th Dr. Watkins, Podiatry Best Western, Tavares - 1380 E. Burleigh Boulevard CFHA 1:00 - 2:30 Heel Pain
February 26th Dr. Huntt, Orthopaedic Surgeon Best Western, Tavares - 1380 E. Burleigh Boulevard CFHA 1:00 - 2:30 Total Joint Choices
March 17th Dr. Cowin, Orthopaedic Surgeon Waterfront Inn at Sumter Landing - 1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages CFHA 1:00 - 2:30 Shoulder Problems
June 11th Dr. Ollivierre, Orthopaedic Surgeon Waterfront Inn CFHA 1:00 - 2:30 Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Pain Options
June 14th Dr. Cowin, Orthopaedic Surgeon Waterfront Inn CFHA 10:00 - 11:00 TBA
July 29th Dr. Huntt, Orthopaedic Surgeon Waterfront Inn CFHA 1:00 - 2:30 TBA
September 29th Dr. Ollivierre, Orthopaedic Surgeon Best Western, Tavares - 1380 E. Burleigh Boulevard CFHA 3:00-4:30 TBA
December 10th Dr. Cowin, Orthopaedic Surgeon Waterfront Inn at Lake Sumter Landing - 1105 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages CFHA 3:00 - 4:30 Shoulder Problems

Watch our Seminars

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Dr. Grey - Treatment options for knee arthritis
August 27, 2009

The knee is the largest joint in the body and among the most common sites for rheumatoid, post-traumatic and osteoarthritis pain. If you?re suffering from knee pain or mobility issues, you owe it to yourself to hear surgeon Dr. Monique Grey explain the anatomy and mechanics of the knee and latest ways to treat pain, including joint replacement surgery and a variety of non-surgical therapies.

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Dr. Chad C. Watkins - Foot problems
August 21, 2009

Don?t let foot and ankle problems sideline your dancing, golf, tennis or pickleball game. Let Dr. Chad Watkins teach you ways to overcome foot pain and get back to the activities you love. He offers many practical solutions, most non-surgical, to treat ingrown nails, hammertoes, bunions, heel problems and other common maladies.

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Dr. Cowin - Tackling Shoulder Pain
August 18, 2009

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. John Cowin offers an informative overview of the myriad causes of and treatments for shoulder pain. You?ll learn about the mechanics of the shoulder, conditions like arthritis, bursitis, pinched nerves and more, and effective pain treatments including physical therapy, medication and arthroscopic and joint replacement surgeries.

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Dr. Chad C. Watkins - Foot Pain Solutions, the Causes and Treatments
May 22, 2009

Did you know that most foot, heel and toe pain, from bunions to arthritis, responds dramatically to non-surgical therapies? And for the 10% who may require surgery, new surgical techniques mean quicker recovery with less downtime that ever before. Watch our free workshop to learn more about safe, effective ways to alleviate pain and get you back to the activities - and the life - you enjoy.

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Dr. Carl Ollivierre - Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
March 20, 2009

Discover the advantages of Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement. You'll get relevant, up-to-date information on: Anterior approach vs. traditional lateral or posterior approach, who is eligible for this minimally invasive technique, why hospital stays are shorter and rehab quicker, why hip movement is possible immediately following surgery, and same-session bilateral hip replacement

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