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Emmett Cleary Discusses Transition from the NFL to Medical School

April 1, 2021 sportsmedicineweekly

Steve and Dr. Cole interview Emmett Cleary, former NFL athlete, about how he transitioned from playing in the NFL to becoming a medical student. Emmett

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Football Practices Pose More Concussion Risk Than Games, Study Suggests

February 10, 2021 sportsmedicineweekly

A recent study found that 72 percent of the concussions the researchers reviewed over five college football seasons happened during practice. The report will fuel

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The Epic Career Of Former NFL Player Doug Plank: Part Two

January 4, 2021 sportsmedicineweekly

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Potential Future of Alabama Center Landon Dickerson after Knee Injury

December 29, 2020 sportsmedicineweekly

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The Epic Career of Former NFL Player Doug Plank: Part One

December 29, 2020 sportsmedicineweekly

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Bucs RB Ronald Jones II not expected to Play due to a Broken Finger

December 23, 2020 sportsmedicineweekly

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Questions about NCAA Season during COVID and Colts QB Philip Rivers Turf Toe Injury

December 17, 2020 sportsmedicineweekly

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Ask the Doctor: Which Sport suffers most from ACL Injuries

December 16, 2020 sportsmedicineweekly

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Diagnosis and Potential Recovery for Joe Burrow with Torn ACL & MCL

December 3, 2020 sportsmedicineweekly

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Pro Football Injuries of the Week: Nick Foles & Drew Brees

November 30, 2020 sportsmedicineweekly

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Conflicting COVID Protocol in the NFL; Washington QB Alex Smith returns following 17 surgeries and near amputation of his right leg

November 28, 2020 sportsmedicineweekly

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Athletic Performance after Meniscus Surgery; Shoulder Separation vs Shoulder Dislocation

November 18, 2020 sportsmedicineweekly

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