Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries athletes deal with. Knowing how to treat them, therefore, is crucial. Dr. Phil Wagner of SPARTA explains the injury and how to address the healing process.
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Chiropractic: The Athlete’s Secret Ingredient
Most of us think going to the chiropractor is just for people with a bad back, but Dr. Grace Hameister is debunking the stereotypes, uncovering both the preventative and recuperative benefits of a misunderstood medicine.
Read More »Common Sports Injuries: Hamstring Pull
In this week’s Common Sports Injuries, Dr. Luga Podesta teaches us everything we need to know about hamstring pull.
Read More »Game Changers: Dr. Frank Jobe & Tommy John
The year was 1974. The situation was dire. The future was a gamble. But one thing was for sure -- Tommy John's career was at a crossroads. And fortunately, it was also in the hands of Dr. Frank Jobe.
Read More »How Elite Athletes Lose and Maintain Weight for Peak Performance
Losing weight while competing at a high level can present some special challenges. ATLX speaks with Dr. Rob Ziltzer of Scottsdale Weight Loss Center in Arizona, who seems to have mastered the craft of getting professional athletes on track to reach their weight goals.
Read More »Joubert’s Healing Physical Therapy
A former figure skater herself, Karen Joubert knows what it takes to treat athletes. She has helped a diverse assortment of people rehab various injuries for the past 24 years and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.
Read More »Common Sports Injuries: Ankle Sprains
In this week's Common Sports Injuries, ATLX consulted Dr. Kenneth Jung of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic to learn more about causes, treatment and prevention of ankle sprains.
Read More »Common Sports Injuries: Plantar Fasciitis
In this week's common sports injuries, Dr. Kenneth Jung walks us through plantar fasciitis.
Read More »Common Sports Injuries: Rotator Cuff
In our new series Common Sports Injuries, ATLX spoke with Dr. Neal ElAttrache from the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic to learn more about common injuries that occur in everyday athletes and weekend warriors.
Read More »Common Sports Injuries: Impingement
In this week's Common Sports Injuries, Dr. Neal ElAttrache of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic discusses Impingment Syndome, a common sports injury for overhead athletes.
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