More articles about: Sports Medicine
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Gift launches new sports medicine institute at Michigan Medicine
A gift from Nathan and Catherine Forbes, longtime supporters of the University of Michigan, will establish an interdisciplinary institute to advance sports medicine, orthopaedic, and physical medicine and rehabilitative care, research, and education.
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Properly treating, and recovering, from pediatric sports injuries
A kid's orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist gives parents tips to make sure their children get the care they need when injured and have an effective recovery.
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Live donor cartilage allows musician to return to the stage
A musician receives live donor cartilage that changes her life.
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When the patient becomes the student
Lauren’s journey as a physical therapy patient guided her to her career path
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More and more young female athletes sidelined with ACL injuries
Experts examine why women are more likely to tear ACLs in certain sports as injuries plague the Women's World Cup.
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Unleashing 'the beast'
A 12-year-old basketball player is surprised with a custom adaptive sports wheelchair at Michigan Medicine.
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A child’s unbearable leg pain signaled a rare problem many couldn’t solve
After years spent searching for the cause of her leg pain, the now 16-year-old is on the mend.
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Olympic dreams to team doctor
Former competitive swimmer joins USA Swimming in world championships.
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Michigan Answers: Questions About Knee Pain
Walter Alomar-Jimenez, M.D., joins us to answer the top asked questions about knee pain.
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Achilles injuries skyrocket as America returns to normal. Here’s how to handle them
Treating them early makes a huge difference.
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Changing the Sports Medicine Game for Female Athletes
MedSport female providers tailor sports injury care to their female patients, and educate athletes, parents and colleagues in sports medicine.
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‘It Was Definitely Worth It’- Conquering Back Pain and Baseball
After injuring his back, one baseball player was able to get back to the game he loves with some minor spine surgery and help from Michigan Medicine
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'High Stakes Situation' After Football Injury Leads to Emergency Vascular Surgery
Four years later, former Wolverine offensive tackle Grant Newsome reflects on the injury that almost lost him his leg – and how he found a way to keep his passion in his life after recovering.
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Adapting Common Fall Sports for People with Disabilities
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a Michigan Medicine program launches a new video series to make fall sports accessible for people with disabilities.
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When is the Optimal Time for Knee Surgery and Rehabilitation After Knee Dislocation?
A new clinical trial aims to discover the optimal time for surgery after a knee dislocation, and when to begin rehabilitation post-surgery.