Sports Medicine Blog

I received a message from a Jags’ season ticker holder with a simple medical question related to a not so simple shoulder injury.  This loyal Jacksonville fan completely tore the proximal long head of the biceps brachii muscle in his dominant arm and he was looking for some direction on how to manage this injury. [...]

Tiger Woods has been “in the rough” a few times over the past couple of years.  His latest challenge may prove to be more difficult than a St. Andrews bunker during a Nor’ester. Tiger’s left knee is bad and the solution is not as simple as the meticulous golf wants it to be.   No [...]

I arrived home last night after a wonderful “working” vacation in Destin, FL.  I was very fortunate to be asked to speak at the Andrews Institute’s Injuries in Football Conference 2011.  The event is the brainchild of Dr. James Andrews, one of the most respected orthopedic surgeons in the world.  The conference is one of [...]

Oz had the famed Curtain. Babylon had the mighty Walls. The NFL has The Door. Only “Authorized Personnel” are allowed through the NFL Draft Room door. And, everyone knows it.  Often referred to as the “War Room”, the Draft Room is where franchise impact decisions are made and openly discussed.  Hence, the reason why only [...]

Sunday’s big event will be the first step in creating an active and healthy lifestyle for thousands of children on the First Coast.  Making sure those smiling faces and fast little legs stay safe is priority #1 for everyone involved with this wonderful event. The First Coast Kids Triathlon kicks off on Sunday, May 1st [...]

If you want little Johnny to have shoulder and elbow problems early in life, sign him up as a pitcher for the Little League team across town with that retired Marine drill sergeant as a coach. Meanwhile, if you love Johnny and want to preserve his athletic career, enrolling him in a Little League program, [...]

“I didn’t know there was a 2nd Combine!” I hear it all the time and somehow the secrecy of this 2nd NFL Combine continues.  No one seems to know about this “other Combine”. I’m in Indy for this year’s 2nd NFL Combine along with all the NFL medical staffs represented for this important event.  The [...]

“How Can I Help You? These five simple words can be the difference between someone living a life of pain and limitations compared to a energetic life with great health. Medical issues can be confusing and intimidating.  I’m entering my 24th year as a certified athletic trainer/physical therapist in the NFL and I have moments [...]

80% of us will have back pain at some point in our lives. How do you get to be that lucky 20%?  Or at least keep the pain minimal and have a quick and complete recovery if you do succumb to an aching back? Eating right, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight are all good [...]

I’m always amazed to see athletes come back to play. I know just how hard everyone works to get athletes competing again. As March Madness is in full swing, I thought I would provide some insight into Duke’s point guard Kyrie Irving coming back – Turf Toe and all.  His big return to the hardwood [...]