In spite of being a highly skilled sport, cheerleading may be dismissed by some as a trivial activity. This misconception is simply dispelled by statistics that cheerleading accounts for 66% of all catastrophic injuries in female US athletes. Requiring an array of dynamic skills and discipline, cheerleading is not only a highly demanding endeavor but…
Replenishing electrolytes after strenuous exercise is crucial, and magnesium has a particularly role in muscular health and recovery. Researchers studying marathon runners found magnesium to be the most highly depleted electrolyte in athletes, followed by potassium. Bananas are an abundant food source of both magnesium and potassium, as well as being a conveniently portable high-energy…
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LIVING WITH HEART & HOPE-“It is often in the darkest skies that we see the brightest stars.” ? Richard Evans The world as we know it has undergone quite a lot of change and it can be challenging to navigate the stress that often accompanies uncertain times. During this month that’s so focused on love,…
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: Snowboarders tend to get more ankle injuries than skiers, and skiers tend to get more knee injuries than snowboarders The “snowboarder’s fracture” is unique to ankle injuries in snowboarding A fracture of the “lateral process of…
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: Sledding is a fun winter activity that can be enjoyed even by the youngest kids Sledding is generally very safe but a surprising number of serious injuries do occur each year, mostly from the sledder hitting…
By Grace Wang and Dr. Chris E. Stout for ATI Physical Therapy If you’ve been inside a grocery store lately, chances are you’ve been barraged by labels like, “Made with All Natural Ingredients!” or “Made with Whole Grains!” You’ve seen ice cream claiming to be a great source of calcium or gummy snacks exclaiming in…
Dr. Kathleen Weber, sports medicine primary care physician and team physician for the Chicago Bulls joined BullsTV host Steve Kashul during Bulls Pre-Game Live on December 19th, 2016. Dr. Weber discussed the NBA’s new Concussion Protocol and the efforts being made to protect all players from returning too soon to the court. Kashul and Dr….
ATI Sports Medicine athletic trainers work with athletes at all levels of competition to prevent, evaluate and treat sports injuries. One of the largest employers of certified athletic trainers in the country, ATI offers: On-site services at practices, games and events Communication with coaches, physicians, parents and athletes Clinical evaluation and diagnosis Immediate and emergency…
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc. Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: Stress fractures in the low back (lumbar spine) are injuries that can result in months off from sport and in some instances can lead to withdrawal from the sport Many types of low back pain can…
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Episode 16.36 with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago 1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One: Sameer Sontakey, founder of Biostrap discusses the launching of Biostap with its advanced technology as a full body health tracking platform. Most wearables utilize a very basic PPG sensor capable…