Inside Sports Medicine

Treating Ankle Sprains: Why RICE Never Works

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.

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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.

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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.

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How Elite Athletes Lose and Maintain Weight for Peak Performance

Photo Credit: Dr. Rob Ziltzer

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.

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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.

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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.

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Common Sports Injuries: Plantar Fasciitis

In this week's common sports injuries, Dr. Kenneth Jung walks us through plantar fasciitis.

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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.

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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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