Sports Injuries

Study Finds, Elite Runner Women’s Pace is First to Decline

All marathon runners eventually slow down. But, a new study finds that whether a runner is average or elite, or… Read More

March 31, 2017

Sports Injuries: Stress Fractures to the Ribs

Stress fractures to the ribs occur in rowers, golfer, canoeists, lacrosse players and baseball pitchers. They are more common in… Read More

March 22, 2017

Relevant Anatomy of Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain

Plantar fasciitis is a common affliction affecting many athletes, in particular runners. Adam Smith has written a great piece in… Read More

March 22, 2017

How Footwear Can Affect Running Injuries

Historically athletes were barefoot in the sporting arena and it is only a relatively recent phenomenon for shoes to be… Read More

March 22, 2017

Surgical Criteria for Meniscus Injuries in Athletes

The talk in soccer circles this week is the imminent return to action of Theo Walcott, the Arsenal and England… Read More

March 22, 2017

‘Heading’ Soccer Ball Not Smart for The Brain

A common soccer move -- bouncing the ball off of the head -- may not be as harmless to the… Read More

March 19, 2017

Blood Markers Can Predict Recovery Time for Concussions

Concussions, or head injuries, are considered to be some of the most common sports injuries. Athletes can experience head trauma… Read More

March 15, 2017

Child Athletes & Sports Injuries

Child Athlete Injuries As a team physician for the St Louis Cardinals during their 2011 World Series Championship season, I… Read More

March 13, 2017

Sports Injuries & Back Injuries

Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and sports are one approach many people choose to use to… Read More

March 8, 2017

Methods & Techniques to Strengthen the Gluteus Medius

For running athletes as well as a variety of other sport professionals, proper muscle strength, flexibility and mobility is fundamental… Read More

February 20, 2017