On September 25th, 1974, a founding member of the Kerlan-Jobe institute, Dr. Frank Jobe, performed a surgery he thought might have a 1% chance of success. His patient, Tommy John, was a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers who had suffered what, before that moment, what had been long-considered a career-ending injury for pitchers: an…
Dr. Williams explains the difference between a Migraine and a common Headache Article Links: Migraine vs Tension Headache: What’s Causing Your Pain? | Woman’s World (womansworld.com) A migraine and a tension headache are two different types of headaches. In other words, a migraine isn’t just a bad tension headache. “Many people believe the…
Dr. Soppe opines on the Knicks’ Forward shoulder injury. Article Link: Doctors weigh in on Julius Randle’s expected Knicks absence (nypost.com) Dr. Clint Soppe, whose specialties at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles include sports medicine and shoulder injuries and who is an orthopedic consultant for the LA Galaxy, pointed to Dwyane…
“Dr. Zaslow gives a thoughtful and interesting interview on this topic” – KNX 97.1 FM news. Radio Interview Link: Most kids quit sports by age 13. Are they burned out? – KNX News On Demand – Omny.fm A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says 70 percent of kids drop…
Dr. Danan weighs in on study suggesting possible future treatments for chronic pain in connection to your brain. Article Links: How Warriors process grief after coach’s death could define the season (sfchronicle.com) How Warriors process grief after Milojevic’s death could define their season (msn.com) After landing in San Francisco late Thursday morning, Steve Kerr gave…
Dr. Zaslow emphasizes the importance of providing an array of nutrient-dense foods to help meet your growing teen’s needs rather than relying solely on supplements. Article Link: Best Multivitamins For Teens Of 2024 – Forbes Health Multivitamins can be a simple and effective way to help round out a teen’s diet and…
Dr. Steve Yoon weighs in on a study underway may be a new way to treat osteoarthritis. Article Link: Osteoarthritis: Epilepsy drug may help minimize joint damage, pain (medicalnewstoday.com) The current study focused on a way to slow the joint damage caused by osteoarthritis rather than focusing on pain relief alone. Researchers noted…
World-Class Specialists to serve as the 2024 Official Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Partner LOS ANGELES – Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, a world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries and illnesses, today announced a new partnership with the California Pickleball Association (CAPA) as the 2024 Official Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Partner of…
Dr. Schulz explains type of injury and typical recovery timeline for the injured Memphis Grizzlies star player. Link to Article: Doctor explains Ja Morant’s labral tear, how much time Memphis Grizzlies star could miss (msn.com) Ja Morant’s name mysteriously appeared on the injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. There…
Dr. Williams suggest that players who habitually deal with stingers are often predisposed to suffering them due to specific anatomical features. Article Links: What’s a stinger and is 49ers’ Brock Purdy prone to keep suffering them? Brock Purdy has suffered a stinger in each of the past two games, which leads to a few obvious…