Why Do We Need to Care About Concussions? Wednesday, October 5 by 2guystalking This past week, football fans witnessed Tua Tagovailoa take a hit, fall onto his back and hit his head hard on the ground. He... Read More.
When Does My Athlete Need an MRI? Wednesday, August 10 by 2guystalking A common question health care professionals may get from patients and their families when it comes to musculoskeletal problems is about getting an MRI... Read More.
How Do I Choose the Best Helmet or Headgear? Sunday, August 8 by 2guystalking A common question I get in clinic when seeing patients for concussion is “what is the best helmet out there for my son or... Read More.
Why Are AEDs Important In Sport? Monday, June 28 by 2guystalking On June 14, Danish soccer star Christian Eriksen suddenly and unexpectedly collapsed during a championship match. It was suspected he had collapsed due to... Read More.
Abdominal Trauma in Sports Tuesday, June 22 by 2guystalking Athletes sustain all sorts of musculoskeletal injuries. I’d put good money that most athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians feel pretty comfortable evaluating an... Read More.
The AMSSM Position Statement on Mental Health Monday, May 31 by 2guystalking Sports medicine professionals interact with athletes daily, many of whom have some underlying mental health issue. Commonly this may be anxiety or depression. We... Read More.
A Conversation with Olympian Rachael Flatt (Mental Health Awareness Month 2021) Wednesday, May 19 by 2guystalking We continue our series during Mental Health Awareness Month discussing mental health issues facing athletes. Think that professional athletes have it all together and... Read More.
Mental Health Awareness Month – A High School Athlete’s Story Tuesday, May 11 by 2guystalking Injuries can be devastating to an athlete of any age. It typically means loss in many respects… of goals, dreams, aspirations, normal physical activity,... Read More.
Does My Child Need a CT Scan After Their Concussion? Tuesday, April 20 by 2guystalking Your young athlete takes a blow to the head. They’re dizzy, having headaches and seem somewhat out of it. It seems like they may... Read More.
Is There Really a Blood Test for Concussions? Sunday, February 14 by 2guystalking In advance of the Super Bowl this past week, there was a new press release about a new blood test for concussion praising the... Read More.
Return to Learn After Concussion Saturday, December 26 by 2guystalking If you have a child who has a concussion there may be all sorts of guidance you may receive on what to do for... Read More.
The Female Athlete Triad Friday, December 4 by 2guystalking The female athlete triad. What exactly is this? Why is this something important for you to be aware about as a parent, coach or... Read More.