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USING PAINKILLERS TO PLAY
BySports Medicine Weekly August 1, 2016October 18, 2026

By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc. Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: Over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol or ibuprofen are commonly used to reduce pain and soreness from mild sports injuries. It’s okay for young athletes to occasionally use these medications for sports related aches and soreness…

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DO S AND DON TS OF SUPPLEMENTS FOR YOUNG ATHLETES
BySports Medicine Weekly July 28, 2016October 18, 2026

By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: Supplement use in high school aged athletes is very common, especially amongst male athletes Whenever possible get your “supplement” from food first, for example, lean meats and tofu are excellent natural sources If you do buy,…

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Pitching Overuse Injuries in Young Players
BySports Medicine Weekly July 20, 2016October 18, 2026

Dr. Anthony Romeo, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Sports Medicine, Elbow and Shoulder Surgeon, sits down with WGN-TV anchor Larry Potash to discuss what he calls the Tommy John epidemic among teenaged pitchers. Romeo says 50 percent of the elbow injury patients he sees are young baseball pitchers between the ages of 15 and 19, and…

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2016 Podcasts | Athletico Physical Therapy | Baseball | Elbow | Injury | Interviews | Knee | Midwest Orthopaedics | Performance | Prevention | Science | Sports | Therapy | Training | Treatment | Youth

Performance Solutions; Preventing ACL Injuries; Managing MLB Injuries
BySports Medicine Weekly July 14, 2016October 18, 2026

Episode 16.14 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: Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush sitting in for Dr. Brian Cole this week. Steve and Dr. Bush-Joseph talk with Dr. Tim Gabbett from Gabbett Performance Solutions in…

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BAD BEHAVIOR CAUSES INJURIES
BySports Medicine Weekly July 6, 2016October 18, 2026

By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: Part of the reason for rules in sports is to help ensure the safety of the athletes playing the sport It’s estimated that perhaps 10% of the injuries in youth and high school sports are the…

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SPLEEN INJURIES — SNEAKY AND POSSIBLY DANGEROUS
BySports Medicine Weekly June 21, 2016October 18, 2026

By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: The spleen is the most commonly injured abdominal organ during sports An enlarged spleen, such as from mononucleosis, places an athlete at additional risk of injury to the spleen Emergency treatment is critical to ensure the…

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2016 Podcasts | Back | Dr. Brian Cole | Elbow | Fitness | Injury | Interviews | Karen Malkin | Midwest Orthopaedics | Nutrition | Performance | Prevention | Psychology | Science | Sports | Therapy | Training | Treatment | Videos | Youth

The Biggest Loser?>>NOT; Elbow Injuries in Young Throwers; Causes and Treatment for Common Spinal Injuries
BySports Medicine Weekly June 15, 2016October 18, 2026

Episode 16.10?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: Karen Malkin from Karen Malkin Health Counseling discusses the right path?to weight loss, noting the failure of extreme weight loss programs in keeping it off long term. Most participants have gained back original…

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THE STEPHEN CURRY MODEL FOR THE YOUNG ATHLETE
BySports Medicine Weekly June 12, 2016October 18, 2026

By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: This week I’d like to direct you to a Wall Street Journal article about Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and his multi-sport childhood. Delaying single sport specialization is a model we’ve written about many times,…

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Are Your Kids Covered by ATI Sports Medicine?
BySports Medicine Weekly June 9, 2016October 18, 2026

As a parent, injuries are always a concern. Have peace-of-mind knowing that ATI Sports Medicine is on the sidelines — helping to prevent, assess and rehabilitate injuries. ATI Is Here for You? From sprains and strains, to concussion and emergency management, ATI’s athletic trainers are prepared to respond to any situation and are experts in…

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TISSUE TRANSPLANT HELPS TEENAGER RECOVER FROM RARE TUMOR CONDITION
BySports Medicine Weekly June 8, 2016October 18, 2026

Mckenzie was an athletic, active child plagued by constant knee pain. After realizing it was more serious than just growing pains, her parents knew they had to see a doctor. When reviewing Mckenzie’s MRI, her doctor noticed a spot on her femur. He diagnosed Mckenzie with a rare tumor condition called Chondroblastoma, which can cause…

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LEARN TO LOVE THE NORDIC HAMSTRING CURL
BySports Medicine Weekly June 5, 2016October 18, 2026

By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: Hamstring strains can be frustrating for the athlete because they can take a long time to heal, and even after healing they have a tendency to happen over and over From a preventive standpoint, the Nordic…

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MESSING WITH SUCCESS
BySports Medicine Weekly May 29, 2016October 18, 2026

By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Today’s post is purely my opinion, with some observations on parental influence in teenage athletics. Towards the end of the school year, we gather with the Athletic Trainers and coaching staff to see what worked and what didn’t…

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