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.   Want to...

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...

Alge Crumpler: Remaking of a Pro

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

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...

Regenerative Medicine Therapy and Sports Medicine with Dr. Destin Hill

As a member of the Emory Sports Medicine team, Destin Hill, MD, spends most of his time treating patients in the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch – right next to the...

Keeping Your Youth Athlete Safe from Overuse Injuries During Growth Periods

Whether your child is a seasoned player or just heading into their first season of recreational soccer, playing sports is important for their overall health. One of the best ways to encourage that passion...

Football Helmets and Concussion: Equaling the Playing Field

Helmets have come a long way since the earliest days of American football. Leather designs at the start of the 20th century evolved to current day molded plastic models. But, the helmet’s original purpose,...

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