Section II
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
as noted in the Newsletter of the
American Orthopaedic Society for
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Update, September – October 2006
Names in the News
Steven K. Ahlfeld, M.D. (Indianapolis, Indiana) was recently inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Dr. Ahlfeld was honored for his high school and his college playing career at Indiana University.
Dr. Ahlfeld has served as an orthopedic surgeon for the Indiana University men’s basketball team for the past 22 years. In addition, Dr. Ahlfeld was Chief Medical Officer for basketball during the 10th Pan American Games held in Indianapolis in 1987.
Sports Medicine Update is a bimonthly publication of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Dr. Ahlfeld is Quoted in St. Vincent Hospital "Health & Life"
Spring 2003
If The Shoe Fits....
With the 2003 Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mini-Marathon just aroundthe corner, training is kicking into high gear. As you prepare for this year’s 13.1-mile race, the most important piece of equipment you need is a good pair of running shoes.
If the Mini’s not on your calendar - but weekend walks are - having the right shoes is still key.
"The best place to find the perfect shoe is at a reputable running shoe store," says Steven Ahlfeld, M.D., a sports medicine physician with St.Vincent Sports Medicine.
"They can help with selecting a shoe that meets your needs." Manufacturers create shoes for most foot types: Normal arches need a stabilizing shoe; high-arched runners need a cushioned shoe; and motion-control shoes are best for those with flat feet.
Next, it’s important to have your foot strike-analyzed. That’s the term used to describe how your foot hits the ground - either heel, forefoot or mid-foot first. Your stride pattern should also be reviewed. A specialist may also want to see where the wear and tear have occurred in the past, so bring an old pair of shoes with you.
"Be sure to try on shoes at the end of the day when your feet are slightly swollen," Dr. Ahlfeld says. "Try on both shoes, wear athletic socks and take a quick run to test the general feel of the shoe."
Finally, be sure to break in your new shoes. Ahlfeld concludes, "Give yourself four to six weeks in the shoes before running long distances like the Mini. Then go bring home the gold!"
Dr. Ahlfeld Sponsors the Bryce Mitchell Annual Golf Tournament
The Bryce William Mitchell Annual Golf Tournament and Memorial Fund supports individuals and groups who promote Bryce's values of family, faith, community, scholarship, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
The Fund provides scholarship and emergency assistance to qualifying individuals, and awards grants to groups providing direct community services.
It is the organization's hope that Bryce's enthusiasm for life, his high personal standards, and his dreams will always be a light for others to follow. The proceeds from the Annual Golf Tournaments event go to the Bryce William Mitchell Memorial Fund.
