The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the major ligaments in the knee. It helps keep the joint stable as a person walks,
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Surgery For Shoulder Dislocation: When Can I Play Again?
Article by Dev K. Mishra, M.D. President, Sideline Sports Doc There is a lot of variability in timelines for return to activity and sports after
DEVELOPING THE YOUNG FEMALE ATHLETE
In 2011, Naomi Kutin broke a world powerlifting record, squatting 215 lbs. She was in the 97 lbs weight clas…and was just nine years old.
Does Female Teen-Aged Development Change Hip and Knee Landing Biomechanics: Are there Implications for Knee Injury?
Knee injuries in adolescent females, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture, are increasing in frequency. One of the suspected causes is poor landing technique characterized
Podcast on Proven Strategies for Concussion Safety and Prevention
Dr. Nik Verma from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush discusses proven strategies for safety and prevention of concussion. Dr. Verma specializes in treatment of the shoulder,
Podcast About NCSA – The largest and most successful athletic recruiting network
Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph and Steve Kashul talk with Debbie Garr, mother of NCSA student-athlete Erin Garr about the Garr family experience working with NSCA since January 2018
Podcast on Treating Concussions with Physical Therapy
Dr. Nikhil Verma from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Steve Kashul talk with Kim Smith from Athletico Physical Therapy about how to identify concussion symptoms
When Turf Toe Strikes, You’ll Know What To Do
Turf toe is not a term you want to use when talking to a ballerina before her diva debut or a head football coach about
Donation Comes Full Circle For Tissue Recipient Turned Doctor
As a soccer player for the University of Illinois, Rachel constantly pushed herself. Being active was crucial to her lifestyle both on and off the
Coming Back From: Shoulder Separation
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: A “shoulder separation” is a different
Start ACL Injury Prevention Programs When The Players Are Young
By Dev Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: The FIFA 11 injury prevention warmup program
Soccer stretches to always incorporate into your pre-game warm up from ATI
By: Brian Rog and Jen Robbins, MS, ATC for ATI Physical Therapy We all aim to be that bigger, faster and more conditioned athlete on