Description: Blood Flow Restriction Training – A Promising Option for Patients By: Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute. One of the biggest “hurdles” (pun intended) that is especially unique to Sports Medicine, is getting otherwise very active patients who have been injured or undergone surgery back to sports or activity safely, and as soon as possible.…
DetailsObesity in the NFL – What We Can Learn By: Casey Batten, MD As a team physician for the Los Angeles Rams, I am amazed by the sheer size, strength and speed of today’s NFL player. It is no longer an anomaly to see a 300-plus pound man chase down an elusive running back. This…
DetailsDr. Bert Mandelbaum for U.S. News & World Report: The Key to a Longer Life: Exercise More Blog Link: https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/2019-02-25/the-key-to-a-longer-life-exercise-more
DetailsDr. Bert Mandelbaum for U.S. News & World Report: The Trouble With Paging ‘Dr. Google’ Blog Link: https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/2019-02-21/how-to-find-good-medical-information-online
DetailsDr. Michael Gerhardt: Shoulder, Knee and Hip Specialist I was recently interviewed by a popular online fitness magazine about the health benefits of running – a great read for anyone before they engage in or are considering a running regimen. Especially during this time of year (New Year’s Resolutions anyone?), running is often seen as…
DetailsDr. Vernon Williams for U.S. News & World Report: Sleep Health: The Key to Total-Body Wellness and Peak Performance? Blog Link: https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/2019-01-14/sleep-health-the-key-to-total-body-wellness-and-peak-performance
DetailsDr. Bert Mandelbaum for U.S. News & World Report: Youth Strength Training: A Parent’s Guide Blog Link: https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/2019-01-07/youth-strength-training-a-parents-guide
DetailsPhysical Activity Guidelines for Kids with Orthopedic Injuries By: Carlos Uquillas, M.D. A recently published article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) summarized some key Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, based on the recommendations of an advisory committee of medical and health authorities. The committee thoroughly reviewed the science that supports…
DetailsDr. Bert Mandelbaum for U.S. News & World Report: Inspiration from Athletes Who’ve Come Back from the Brink Article Link: https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/2018-12-07/inspiration-from-athletes-whove-come-back-from-the-brink
DetailsDr. Kenneth S. Jung: Orthopaedics By: Kenneth S. Jung, M.D. When it comes to sports-related orthopedic injuries, the feet don’t necessarily get as much media attention as, say, the knees. However, footwork plays a significant role in athletic performance, which is crucial for almost every sport. As an orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist with the…
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