Rotator Cuff Surgery: A Patient’s Perspective

David Weaver is an active person.   From auto mechanics to hiking and kayaking, David enjoys his life to the fullest. But he also began to notice a familiar pinch in his shoulder and a limited...

Athletic Trainers Are a Key Part of the Game — Especially in Emergencies

Athletes and spectators packed the gym, but the crowd stood silent. A volleyball athlete lay on the ground where she had collapsed moments before.   At West Hall High School’s senior night for volleyball, one of...

Golf Medicine Program Helps Golfers Play for a Lifetime

Triple bogies and sand traps can ruin a perfectly good round of golf. But far worse for casual and competitive golfers alike is the prospect of losing time on the course due to injury. “Many...

Peripheral Nerve Stimulators: Drug-Free, Low-Back Pain Relief

Jerry Bullard thought he could manage his low back pain until sharp, stabbing sensations nearly brought him to a standstill on a 2019 vacation to Israel. The aching hurt so badly that he took...

Alge Crumpler: Remaking of a Pro

How Emory Healthcare helped the Falcons legend overcome his biggest challengeView the story ...

Alge Crumpler: Remaking of A Pro

A four-time All-Pro tight end with an NFL career spanning a decade with the Falcons, Patriots, Titans and Jaguars, Alge Crumpler was a legend on and off the field. Alge, 44, built a reputation as...

Augmented and Virtual Reality Tools Are Making Sports Injury Prevention Real for Young Athletes

College-level and professional athletes can access the most advanced training programs and technology for sports injury prevention and recovery. But researchers at Emory Sports Performance and Research Center say younger athletes would benefit most...

Ankle Pain: Is It a Sprain or Fracture?

It’s happened to all of us. You’re walking along and then one tiny misstep leads to ankle pain. Whether you were hurt while exercising, playing a sport, or just being “less than graceful,” you’re...

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