In this video series, Richard Parker, MD, Head Team Physician for 2016 NBA Champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers, discusses the care of elite athletes at the professional level. Hear how advances in Sports Medicine have changed the pro game in this clip.
Study Questions Sports Restrictions for Children with Long QT Syndrome
Children and adolescents with long QT syndrome may be able to tolerate more competitive and recreational sports than previously recommended, a new study suggests.
Spinal Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis: Safe Return to Sports Now the Rule for Many Adolescents
Safe return to sports and other physical activities has become common in patients with idiopathic scoliosis who have spine fusion surgery. Many can even return to aggressive activities once a solid fusion has occurred.
Post-Concussion Return to Play in Student Athletes: Guidance to Avoid Cumulative Injuries
Concussed athletes who return to play too soon and sustain a repeat concussion may suffer cumulative effects that prolong recovery and compromise school performance. Here’s advice for avoiding that scenario.
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Biomechanics of Brain Injury in Boxing: New Study Takes Deepest Look to Date
No research until now has combined imaging, behavioral assessment and impact-dynamic studies to begin to pinpoint the dose of head impact needed to produce acute brain changes linked to neurodegenerative disease.
When Should We Return Athletes to Play After Cervical Spine Injuries?
About 50 percent of football players who return to play after a transient episode of cervical cord neurapraxia experience a second episode. Here’s guidance for navigating return-to-play decisions after cervical spine insults.