Dr. 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
Physical 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 health…
Dr. 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
Dr. 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…
Dr. Joshua Scott: Primary Care Sports Medicine By: Joshua Scott, M.D. As we enter into the dreaded “flu season,” weekend warriors and athletes of all levels wonder how they can avoid having the flu derail their workouts and training schedules, as well as potentially force them to miss the big game. One thing’s for certain,…
Dr. Vernon Williams: Sports Neurologist In a sport where head strikes are frequent, should a concussion protocol be imperative? It may seem counter-intuitive to some that combat sports like boxing, kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) should have guidelines protecting athletes against the effects of a concussion. After all, a common and key strategy for…
Dr. Brian Lee: Shoulder and Elbow Specialist Nearing billion-dollar revenue thresholds this year, the worlds of Esports, online and video gaming continue to grow significantly as a universal phenomenon for young and old in this highly digital age. By definition, Esports involve video game play by more than one player for an audience, and there…
Dr. David C. Hay: Hand and Wrist Specialist In this highly digital age, we are continuously connected to social media sites, email, and texting; smartphones have become the accessory that rarely leaves our hands. With all the time we spend staring down into our phone screens each day, “tech neck” has become a popularly-named health…