Dr. Soppe interviewed on common causes of pickleball injuries Article attachment link: Pickleball – JOAA Pickleball has taken the United States, Australia, and, well, the world by storm, making the sport a compelling topic for this column even though I haven’t played it myself. In the US alone, participation increased 52% between 2022…
Dr. Danan helps explain relationship of massage guns and vertigo Article Links: Do Massage Guns Cause Vertigo? (health.com) Handheld massage guns can be helpful for working out sore muscles. But a new scientific report found that they may also raise a person’s risk of developing vertigo. The report, published in May in JAMA Otolaryngology, details two cases of…
Dr. Kenton Fibel weighs in on the efficacy of injectable treatments to combat knee osteoarthritis. Article Link: Do Knee Injections for Pain Actually Work? (aarp.org) About 1 in 7 people diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis will receive some sort of injection to treat the painful, sometimes debilitating, symptoms of the disease. Yet studies in recent…
Dr. Kharrazi interviewed on the Celtics power forward’s injury. Article Link: Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis making progress from calf strain, no timetable for return – The Athletic DALLAS — The Boston Celtics finally got Kristaps Porziņģis back for the NBA Finals and were immediately reminded how vital he is to the team’s success. After a regular season full of small injuries forcing…
Dr. Jung shares insights on what to expect most in primary care settings in this interview. Article: How to Handle Common Foot and Ankle Injuries (medcentral.com) The prevalence of foot and ankle issues is substantial and second only to knee problems when it comes to healthcare visits for musculoskeletal injuries, according to estimates published in the Journal…
Dr. Lee says with time, large tears can become irreparable due to tear enlargement, scarring and muscle atrophy. Article Link: Torn Rotator Cuff: Signs, Symptoms and How to Heal | Conditions | U.S. News (usnews.com) Torn rotator cuffs are sometimes painful and can have a major impact on your quality of life. Read about…
Dr. Zaslow tells Parents.com too much caffeine not advisable for kids. Says it has adverse effects on kids. Article Link: Panera Drink Discontinued After Teen Hospitalization (parents.com) Panera Bread is facing another lawsuit over its Charged Lemonade, a highly caffeinated drink the company announced it is now discontinuing. This news is an opportunity to…
Dr. ElAttrache asked about the longevity of the evolving surgical technique Interview Link: After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return NEW YORK (AP) — Tommy John surgery, like baseball itself, is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return. Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas developed a procedure…
Rugby Football Club Los Angeles (RFCLA) and medical services group Cedars Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute have agreed to a sponsor partnership for the Club’s inaugural season. Press Release: Read Full press release here RFCLA will have access to Cedars Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute physicians as official team healthcare providers and orthopaedic specialists, consultants and medical directors through this partnership. This…
Dr. Jung says newer protocols has accelerated time of recovery. Article: Broncos second-year linebacker Drew Sanders suffered torn Achilles tendon before NFL Draft, sources say (msn.com) The Broncos are going to be without one of their young linebackers into the regular season. Second-year player Drew Sanders tore his Achilles tendon about a month ago during…