Posts Tagged ‘Sports medicine’
Inova Sports Medicine Chairman and Musculoskeletal President Dr. Robin West Served as Keynote Speaker for the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s 2026 Class
Robin West, MD, recently served as the keynote speaker at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s annual white coat ceremony. The event was held at the Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburgh. Dr. West addressed many important topics for the incoming class, including mental health in the field. “Don’t be afraid to speak up for…
Read MoreStatement from Inova Regarding Exos Sports Performance Partnership
Falls Church, VA – Inova has made the decision to discontinue its partnership with Exos sports performance group at Inova Sports Performance Center in Fairfax, VA. Over the last five years, Exos has helped train more than 2,500 athletes back to full recovery at Inova Sports Performance Center. We are grateful for their partnership in…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Offering Virtual “Ask the Expert” Lecture Shoulder Rotator Cuff Injuries and Cutting-Edge Treatments
Leesburg, VA – As part of its free “Ask the Expert” lecture series, Inova Loudoun Hospital will host “Shoulder Rotator Cuff Injuries and Cutting-Edge Treatments” on Wednesday, February 9 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. using the Zoom video platform. Problems with the rotator cuff – the tendons located in the shoulder area – are common.…
Read MoreInova’s Sports Cardiology Program Supports a Safe Return to Exercise
With temperatures warming and COVID-19 infections waning, many are now asking themselves: “How do I safely get back to exercising?” Inova’s Sports Cardiology Program aims to answer this question for those who have not exercised in a long time, have recovered from COVID-19, or have had cardiac events or interventions. M. Casey Flanagan, MD, FACC,…
Read MoreStatement from J. Stephen Jones, MD, President and CEO, Inova, Regarding Washington Redskins
Falls Church, VA – Inova is a sponsoring partner with the Washington Redskins. This morning, the Washington Redskins announced that they are undertaking a comprehensive review of the team’s name. J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, President and CEO, Inova Health System, issued the following statement regarding this review: “Inclusion and belonging are integral to the…
Read MoreSkip the Shoulder Pain: How to Prevent Rotator Cuff Injuries
Matthew Gavin, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Inova Loudoun Hospital. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and has a special interest in shoulder problems, knee problems and sports injuries. Shoulder pain is a common problem — especially if you’re an athlete or like to stay active. Often, those pains are caused by rotator cuff…
Read MoreWashington Spirit announce partnership with Inova Sports Medicine
The Washington Spirit announced today that Inova Sports Medicine will become the official medical provider for the team. Inova Sports Medicine will provide Spirit players with a variety of medical services for the 2020 NWSL season. As part of the partnership, Inova Sports Medicine will provide Spirit players with health care services and a diverse…
Read MoreRobin West, MD, Named President, Inova’s Musculoskeletal Service Line
Educator, Sports Medicine physician tapped for expertise Falls Church, VA – Robin West, MD, has been named President of Inova’s Musculoskeletal Service Line. In this role, Dr. West is responsible for leading the Musculoskeletal team in providing world class orthopedic and sports medicine care, and Inova’s internationally recognized joint replacement and Sports Medicine programs. “We…
Read MoreTips for Preventing Sports Injuries in Kids
Clifton Page, MD, is board-certified in family and sports medicine and a member of the Inova Sports Medicine team. He has a special interest in non-surgical treatment of sports injuries, regenerative medicine and sports injury prevention. It’s always better to prevent sports injuries than to treat them after the fact. To help protect youth athletes,…
Read MoreConcussion & Youth Sports: New Research Gives Clues for Keeping Athletes Safe
Melissa Womble, PhD, is a fellowship-trained neuropsychologist specializing in sport concussion management. She is director of the Inova Sports Medicine Comprehensive Concussion Program. In the last several years, the science of concussions has come a long way. We’ve discovered a lot about how to recognize, diagnose and manage these serious injuries — but of course,…
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