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Sports Medicine
Emory Healthcare Becomes Official Team Healthcare Provider of Atlanta Vibe Pro Volleyball Team
The Pro Volleyball Federation’s Atlanta Vibe has announced a multi-year partnership with Emory Healthcare, made official by both organizations today. The partnership makes Emory Healthcare the official team healthcare provider of the Atlanta Vibe...
Hip
How an Olympian’s Hip Replacement Keeps Her Active in Her 30s
Hip replacement surgery is not just for older adults. Patients as young as in their 30s can recover quickly and go on to live more active lives. Recent improvements in surgery processes, equipment, anesthesia...
Musculoskeletal Health
What Are the Benefits and Risks of Ice Baths?
While it’s not unusual to see an athlete sit in a bathtub full of ice after a game, everyday people also take ice baths. You may wonder, "Why would someone want to take that...
Hand, Wrist and Elbow
Carmen’s Fix for Mommy Thumb: De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Is Common in New Parents
“I woke up every morning with my wrists flexed in like a vampire in a crypt,” recalls Carmen. She got “mommy thumb” after the birth of her daughter on New Year’s Eve in 2022....
Joint Replacement
Joint Restoration Breakthroughs Are Happening Every Day at Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare orthopedic surgeon Ajay Premkumar, MD, will occasionally receive photos of former patients—snapshots of people dancing at the wedding of their son or daughter, skiing or hiking with friends, or playing with grandchildren....
Sports Medicine
Pickleball vs. Tennis Injuries: Which Are Worse?
To the uninitiated, pickleball and tennis may look pretty similar. After all, both require players to hit a ball over the net with a racquet. But ask anyone who plays these sports, and they’ll...
Hip
Getting Back to What Matters Most: One Patient’s Hip Replacement Story
You know that feeling of walking on rocky asphalt without shoes? Sort of a sharp, crunchy sensation? That’s exactly how Nicole described the pain she was feeling, except this pain was deep in her...
Sports Medicine
Running Tips To Prevent Injuries and Get Race Ready
Runners experience all sorts of health benefits, such as better heart health, stronger bones, building muscle and maintaining a healthy weight. But just like in any sport or activity, runners risk getting injured.
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