More articles about: Sports Injury
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Throw a fast ball without throwing out your arm
Michigan Medicine experts explain common throwing sport injuries as well as how to best treat them.
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Doctor learns how to walk again after biking accident
Today, Joseph Kolars rides as far as 40 miles now
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Back to the beautiful game: the journey to sport after serious knee injury
A professional soccer player needed major surgery. One year later, she made a major comeback.
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Lifelong dream: First pair of sisters match to U-M orthopaedic surgery
The Kobayashis are siblings, best friends – and now – colleagues.
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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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All in a Day’s Work
MedSport Athletic Trainers on the field means early mobilization of health care resources for injured athletes.
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'High Stakes Situation' After Football Injury Leads to Emergency Vascular Surgery
Four years later, former Wolverine offensive tackle Grant Newsome reflects on the injury that almost lost him his leg – and how he found a way to keep his passion in his life after recovering.
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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.
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From the NFL Draft to Setting Broken Bones: the Doctor Is Still In
COVID-19 has necessitated advances in telehealth in all sectors, and now that includes sports medicine and the 2020 National Football League (NFL) draft.
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Treating a Broken Bone During a Pandemic
The fear of catching COVID-19 delayed a patient from seeking emergency treatment for a broken ankle. But thanks to a newly opened specialty care clinic, he’ll be riding the trails again soon.
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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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Study Suggests Exercise After Concussion Improves Recovery
New study shows that supervised exercise could aid in faster recovery from sports-related concussions.
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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.
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Stem Cells Provide Greater Insight into Rotator Cuff Disease
New research explores stem cells in the rotator cuff in hopes of understanding why fatty accumulation happens at the tear site, instead of proper muscle healing.