More articles about: Sport Injuries
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From Michigan to Beijing: An athletic trainer’s journey to Olympic hockey
He’s worked with the nation’s top talent in the sport for two decades.
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Olympic dreams to team doctor
Former competitive swimmer joins USA Swimming in world championships.
 Man sitting on sidewalk among green trees holding his hurt ankle
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Achilles injuries skyrocket as America returns to normal. Here’s how to handle them
Treating them early makes a huge difference.
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Changing the Sports Medicine Game for Female Athletes
MedSport female providers tailor sports injury care to their female patients, and educate athletes, parents and colleagues in sports medicine.
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When is the Optimal Time for Knee Surgery and Rehabilitation After Knee Dislocation?
A new clinical trial aims to discover the optimal time for surgery after a knee dislocation, and when to begin rehabilitation post-surgery.
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Human Growth Hormone Treatment After ACL Injury May Prevent Loss of Muscle Strength
Human growth hormone (HGH) treatment may improve long term outcomes for patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery.
 Nicole Hughes playing volleyball before her knee injury
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For Student Athletes, Injuries Require Emotional Recovery Too
After a physical and emotional recovery from a sports injury, one mother offers guidance to other parents by creating a documentary.
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High School Athlete Considers Sports Medicine Career after Recovering from Injury
After a serious knee injury, orthopaedic surgery and physical therapy helped one high school gymnast get back to sports — and consider a future career in the field.
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10 Answers to Questions About Knee Replacement Surgery
What happens when you have knee surgery? One orthopaedic surgeon answers 10 common questions about the procedure.
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Surgery and PT Helps 5 Year Old Ride His Bike Again
After a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear at a trampoline park, an orthopaedic surgery and several physical therapy sessions helped a return to an active lifestyle.
 Men and women playing basketball
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Tackling Torn Tendons
You don’t have to be an elite athlete to be at risk for torn tendons, and rates of injury seem to be on the rise.
 Boy pitching ball
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Major League Baseball Grant Funds Study of Pitch Counts, Throwing Injuries
A grant from Major League Baseball allows Michigan Medicine orthopaedic sports medicine researchers to examine throw counts in youth baseball players to prevent adolescent throwing arm injuries.
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Excessive Throwing Puts Baseball Players at Risk
Year-round pitching can lead to devastating injuries for baseball players. A Michigan Medicine orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon and researcher explains why research on the subject is valuable to athletes of any sport.
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Some Olympic Doping Drugs May Have Legitimate Medical Uses
Despite certain performance enhancing drugs being banned by the WADA, many have legitimate medical uses. See some of the banned substances and their uses.