Sports Medicine
Youth Sports
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...
Sports Medicine
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...
Health & Wellness
Alge Crumpler: Remaking of a Pro
How Emory Healthcare helped the Falcons legend overcome his biggest challengeView the story
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Youth Sports
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...
Sports Medicine
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...
Youth Sports
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...
Musculoskeletal Health
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,...
Musculoskeletal Health
Let’s Go, Ladies: Ways to Get Back to the Game or Start a New Exercise Program
This year’s Olympic Games is full of strong, powerful women athletes. Allyson Felix is setting the bar high and inspiring moms and women around the world. Jordan Chiles has been unstoppable in every competition...
