Dr. Vernon Williams for U.S. News & World Report: Should Athletes Play Through Pain? The “gladiator” mentality throughout sports history has been widely celebrated and glorified. For avid sports fans such as myself, we can remember those seemingly impossible performances by such revered modern-day warriors as the late, great Kobe Bryant, shooting and making…
DetailsDr. Vernon Williams for U.S. News & World Report: Migraines Are a Health Equity Issue. Here’s Why. https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/migraine-health-disparities
DetailsCarpal Tunnel Syndrome, Explained By M. Ramin Modabber, M.D. There are an estimated 3 million-plus diagnoses of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) in the United States each year. And with more people working from home and spending countless hours on their computers and handheld devices (in less ‘ergonomically friendly’ workstation setups) because of the pandemic, these…
DetailsCOVID-19, Kids, and Sports By: Joshua Scott, M.D. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released guidance on safe return to sports for children and adolescents in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The AAP wrote the advice specifically for pediatricians to help inform their patients’ parents and caregivers. Still, it includes an array of tips…
DetailsDr. Kenneth S. Jung: Orthopaedics Examining President Joe Biden’s Hairline Foot Fracture: Causes and Treatments By Kenneth Jung, MD With the recent news of now President Joe Biden sustaining a hairline foot fracture, many people have wondered what exactly a hairline fracture of the foot means. Simply put, a hairline fracture is a common term…
DetailsWhat to Know about DOMS – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Dr. Arash Lavian, MD As workout resolutions begin to take shape over the coming months, everyone (fitness buffs and newbies alike) needs to understand an often-felt but lesser-known condition referred to as DOMS. The acronym DOMS stands for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. It is a…
DetailsDr. Bert Mandelbaum for U.S. News & World Report: The Professional Team Physician’s Role in Keeping the ‘Bubble’ From Bursting https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/the-team-physicians-role-in-sports-bubbles
DetailsWhat Parents Should Know About Recurrent Concussions in Children The topic of concussion is an essential one among parents of young athletes. Especially for children who participate in youth sports, the topic of repeated concussions – and the later potential effects associated with sustaining them – is understandably a disconcerting one. There are few things…
DetailsDr. Vernon Williams for U.S. News & World Report: Is Limiting Tackling During Youth Football Practice a Good Idea? Article Link: https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/is-limiting-tackling-during-youth-football-practice-a-good-idea
DetailsAugust 28, 2020 Electrolytes – Beyond the Conventional “Sports Drink” By: Natasha Trentacosta, MD In the realm of sports nutrition today, there is no shortage of products that are aimed at helping athletes and active people stay at the top of their game. As most people hopefully know, proper hydration is a crucial element in…
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