Golf can be such a frustrating game. Little nuances can keep you from playing the way you want. There is no shortage of people willing to help you fix your game. Every golf magazine offers some kind of correction for every little fault you might have. Some work, some don’t. Where should you turn when you just can’t seem […]
Sports MedicineThe weather is finally turning nice, and with that comes the inspiration to get out and run for many people. Although running is a natural human movement, a good majority of us could use a little help with our technique. A little known fact I like to share with my patients is that running should […]
Sports MedicineAs spring training continues to get into full swing I’d like to shed some light on an elbow surgery that is gaining a lot of attention in the press. Many of you have probably heard of the Tommy John surgery (TJS), but there are skewed ideas as to the reasoning behind it, reality of the […]
Sports MedicineIn part 2 of this throwing injury prevention blog series, I would like to discuss throwing volume and its effect on injury risk. Research has consistently shown a correlation between increased pitching volume and increased injury risk. Despite this information, the rate of throwing injuries continues to rise. Due to player showcases, year round baseball, and athletes […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicinePrevention and Rehab of Arm and Shoulder Injuries in the Overhead Athlete The Brewers are in Spring Training and so are we! Spring brings sunshine, warmer weather, and of course, a return to throwing sports and competition. As athletes begin to shake off the rust and prepare for baseball or softball season, it is important […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineWhat Is A Concussion? A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when the brain is shaken inside the skull, causing changes to the brain’s chemistry and energy supply. A concussion might happen as a result of a direct blow to the head or an indirect force, such as whiplash. It may or may not […]
Sports MedicineThe fall season in Wisconsin brings much more than the color change among the leaves; it brings the start of football. Although most enjoy spending their Sundays getting together with friends and family to cheer on the Green Bay Packers, during Concussion Awareness Month we should become more familiar with the short and long term […]
Sports MedicineIt is common in our practice to observe athlete’s who suffer from balance and coordination deficits following a concussion. These deficits may remain well beyond when an athlete is approved for participation is their sport. I read an article recently in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise that explored the frequency of leg injuries […]
Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
