A concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a jolt to the body. Concussions can range from mild to
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Kurtenbach: The Bay’s greatest champion, Bill Russell leaves an indelible legacy — East Bay Times
Bill Russell dies at 88: The NBA legend and activist, is the greatest athlete in Oakland, Bay Area history. Kurtenbach: The Bay’s greatest champion, Bill Russell
Heat’s Bam Adebayo embraces Miami community at his charity’s youth basketball camp — Orange County Register
More than 200 children and teenagers converged on Riviera Prep in Miami to get a chance to play with Heat standout Bam Adebayo. The 25-year-old
What are the Most Common Foot Injuries in Sports? — Sports Medicine Weekly
Did you know that the most common foot injury in sports is a sprain? The ankle is the most commonly injured part of the body,
10 Signs of Mental Health Issues in Athletes — Sports Medicine Weekly
Being an athlete can be fantastic, but at the same time, it can be overwhelming, too. With the high that comes along with every success,
Take Steps to Protect Your Knees — Sports Medicine Weekly
Over the years, our knees are subjected to a tremendous amount of wear and tear. With each step, your knees absorb pressure that’s equal to
Soak Up Vitamin D for Bone Health — Sports Medicine Weekly
Vitamin D, sometimes referred to as the “sunshine vitamin”, plays an important role in bone health, but unfortunately, Vitamin D deficiency is extremely common. Research
Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth Talks Concussions For TEDxChicago — Sports Medicine Weekly
Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP, MPH, Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, recently presented a TEDx talk on the topic of concussions. Dr.
Are You in Control of Your Life? — Dr. Eric Perry’s Self-Help Blog
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay “It is our attitude toward events, not events themselves, which we can control.” ~Epictetus Every morning before
How Sports Medicine Can Benefit Athletes — Sports Medicine Weekly
Injuries are very common when you have an active lifestyle or compete in sports. Immediate medical action is required to prevent worsening and treatment of