Episodios

  • Why Do We Need to Care About Concussions?

    Why Do We Need to Care About Concussions?
    Oct 5 2022
    This past week, football fans witnessed Tua Tagovailoa take a hit, fall onto his back and hit his head hard on the ground. He got up and stumbled and staggered, barely able to maintain his own balance. He was evaluated and initially listed as being […]
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  • When Does My Athlete Need an MRI?

    When Does My Athlete Need an MRI?
    Aug 10 2022
    A common question health care professionals may get from patients and their families when it comes to musculoskeletal problems is about getting an MRI to evaluate an injury further. An MRI can be helpful in situations, but when is it really needed? Today on the […]
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    19 m
  • How Do I Choose the Best Helmet or Headgear?

    How Do I Choose the Best Helmet or Headgear?
    Aug 8 2021
    A common question I get in clinic when seeing patients for concussion is “what is the best helmet out there for my son or daughter?” Or what headgear is the best for sports that use headgear instead of helmets? Typically, we have the discussion that […]
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    31 m
  • Why Are AEDs Important In Sport?

    Why Are AEDs Important In Sport?
    Jun 28 2021
    On June 14, Danish soccer star Christian Eriksen suddenly and unexpectedly collapsed during a championship match. It was suspected he had collapsed due to an abnormal rhythm in his heart and the medical staff on site wisely applied the automated external defibrillator, or AED, and […]
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    23 m
  • Abdominal Trauma in Sports

    Abdominal Trauma in Sports
    Jun 22 2021
    Athletes sustain all sorts of musculoskeletal injuries. I’d put good money that most athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians feel pretty comfortable evaluating an ankle, knee or shoulder. But what happens when the trauma is to the abdomen? How confident do you feel in identifying […]
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    31 m
  • The AMSSM Position Statement on Mental Health

    The AMSSM Position Statement on Mental Health
    May 31 2021
    Sports medicine professionals interact with athletes daily, many of whom have some underlying mental health issue. Commonly this may be anxiety or depression. We know that many athletes don’t feel comfortable disclosing their mental health issues or concerns or often they may go undiagnosed for […]
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    45 m
  • A Conversation with Olympian Rachael Flatt (Mental Health Awareness Month 2021)

    A Conversation with Olympian Rachael Flatt (Mental Health Awareness Month 2021)
    May 19 2021
    We continue our series during Mental Health Awareness Month discussing mental health issues facing athletes. Think that professional athletes have it all together and there aren’t any pressures? How about if you make the Olympics for your sport? Everything will be great from there on […]
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  • Mental Health Awareness Month – A High School Athlete’s Story

    Mental Health Awareness Month – A High School Athlete’s Story
    May 11 2021
    Injuries can be devastating to an athlete of any age. It typically means loss in many respects… of goals, dreams, aspirations, normal physical activity, interaction with teammates and just being part of a team. Over the years, many tears have been shed in sports medicine […]
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    34 m