USA Jags Sports Medicine Blog Archives
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Odell Beckham Jr. and his ACL tear: Will he play again?
February 25, 2022Will the Los Angeles Rams' wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. play again? Beckham was hurt during the 2022 Super Bowl suffering ... -
ACL reconstruction: Which surgery option is better?
February 1, 2022When the ACL needs reconstruction, which surgery option is the best? ... -
The importance of wearing a helmet when you ski
January 27, 2022Before you participate in snow activities, remember to wear your helmet. ... -
Preventing phantom foot and other ski injuries
December 3, 2021Learn about ways to avoid ski injuries. ... -
Winning bronze may be better than gold
November 15, 2021Sometimes, achieving bronze establishes the process necessary to win at life's tasks and then achieving bronze is better than ... -
Weight training in children: Myths and facts
October 22, 2021Learn about the myths and facts associated with children and weight training. ... -
Stretching is an important part of athletic activity. It increases flexibility and decreases risk of injury. However, the timing o ...
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Should I tape or wear an ankle brace?
September 16, 2021Ankle braces and ankle tape both have advantages and disadvantages. So, which is best? ... -
The ACL injury explained: It's not always a blow to the knee
September 3, 2021Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in football was once thought to be caused by a direct hit to the knee but now recognized t ... -
Osteoporosis begins in childhood, women are more at risk
August 31, 2021Men and women may develop osteoporosis, but women are more at risk and the issue likely begins in adolescence. ... -
"Be like Mike" and fail to succeed
August 11, 2021We should look at every missed opportunity to succeed as an opportunity to define ourselves and the games that we play. ... -
The American Journal of Sports Medicine recently reported athletes who sustained a concussion had better outcomes a month after in ...
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Your leg pain may not be what you think
July 23, 2021Exercise-induced compartment syndrome is often seen in runners and begins as leg pain. Over time, the pain increases as running di ... -
Oh, my heel hurts! Details on a common injury
July 2, 2021A common cause of heel pain in runners is plantar fasciitis. It is a painful condition that feels like a bruise after stepping on ... -
Injury prevention program FIFA 11+ can increase performance and reduce injuries in athletes
June 29, 2021FIFA 11+ is an injury prevention program that is simple to perform, low in cost and designed to be used as a pre-practice warm-up ... -
Water as a performance enhancement beverage? Really!
May 27, 2021You don't need to consume sports drinks for maximum athletic performance. Drinking water before, during, and after exercise i ... -
I went to a high school girls' basketball game and realized that I had performed anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee surger ...