Sports Medicine for Dummies (AKA Residents)

In this episode we'll review the use of the supplement Turmeric and it's anti-inflammatory role in various health/pain conditions

After a 2 week break, we're back with a brand new episode on the analysis of the throwing motion. Many of us have nightmares about gait analysis, and throwing is arguably more complex. Hopefully, this dumbs it down a bit fo you.

January is historically the most difficult month for residents in terms of mental health. So with that in mind, let's visit the topic of mental health. This lengthy episode is a reflection of the importance (and length) of the IOC's recommendations regarding mental health in elite athletes.

Like many of you, I do my best to avoid anything related to the OR. In the world of sports, it is essential that we understand the mechanisms at play following surgery and how it impacts the body. Today, we'll focus on changes to the knee joint following meniscectomy.

Yes, chances are your neighbor feels equally lost when evaluating pediatric elbow pain so don't be embarrassed. This brief summary of the article "Opening the Black Box: Evaluating the Pediatric Athlete with Elbow Pain" is a look at some of the most common causes of injury in pediatric elbow pain. 

The title of this journal article is "Including the Nordic hamstring exercise in injury prevention programmes halves the rate of hamstring injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 8459 athletes." We take an in depth look at the use of eccentric hamstring exercises in the prevention of hamstring strains.

We cover the AMSSM's official position statement on concussion including screening and diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment, prognosis, and more in this episode. 

We review "Percutaneous Ultrasonic Tenotomy Reduces Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy Pain With High Patient Satisfaction and a Low Complication Rate." This article focuses on the safety and effectiveness of Tenex in treating insertional achilles tendinopathy.