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Spike in underage drinking, overdoses and car accidents widespread during...
High school proms are fast approaching and it's important to talk to your teens about where they'll be after the dance is over. Knowing where they are, who they're with and who's supervising them are...
View ArticleNew study finds fault in hyperspecialization in youth sports
Hyperspecialization, when kids give up all other sports to focus in on one year-round, seems like the obvious track in building a star player. But, a recent study from UCLA proves diversification at a...
View ArticleThe overlap between chronic injuries and declining athletic performance
Is it a chronic injury or simply diminishing skills that have gotten the better of Nick Swisher and Tiger Woods lately? It’s difficult to say for sure, but there’s definitely an overlap between the 2....
View ArticleRib injuries can be tricky to diagnose, take time to heal
In high-intensity, contact sports like hockey and football, rib injuries can be a common occurrence. Thankfully, Cleveland Browns players have skirted these injuries in recent years, but rookie...
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Hip dislocation could cause major complications for Baltimore Ravens Dennis...
In last Sunday's Browns game, Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta took what appeared to be a minor tumble after catching a screen pass in the backfield. But when the "meat wagon" came out on the...
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Preliminary results show positive effects from the ongoing concussion debate
I'd like to think sport officials, physicians and organizations alike have done a good job collectively in heightening awareness around concussions. Even when there are setbacks like in this past...
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Concussions didn’t cause deaths of high school football players
It was a tragic week in high school football nationally: 3 deaths in 4 days. The causes were due to brain bleeds, not concussions. Concussions don’t cause bleeding or swelling in the brain. While it’s...
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Study proves sports offer young women a winning future
In a recently released study, I was thrilled to see there are significant advantages for young women who play sports. Not only does exercise improve a young woman's health, but it also prepares her for...
View ArticleUnderstanding the mechanics of Tashaun Gipson’s recent knee injury
After watching Cleveland Browns' Tashaun Gipson take a hard blow to the knee in Sunday's game, I wanted to discuss how slight differences in mechanics can cause major differences in outcomes. Many...
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Recent study finds herniated disc injuries are more likely in basketball’s...
A recent study that looked at herniated disc injuries in NBA players pointed out an interesting fact: Out of basketball’s 5 positions, center was the No. 1 position for disc injuries and these players...
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Student athletes scored valuable lessons this fall season
Dr. Joe Congeni, director of Sports Medicine at Akron Children’s, recently spoke with WAKR morning show host Ray Horner about the valuable lessons student athletes learned this fall. Below is a...
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