Posts Tagged ‘Inova Sports Medicine’
Winning mindset: Sports psych & the athlete
For pro athletes like players on the Washington Nationals, keeping the body in top physical form is undeniably important. But there’s also more to baseball than muscles and reflexes. In many ways, baseball is a mind game. “It’s been estimated for baseball that mental factors determine as much as 80 percent of the fluctuations in…
Read MoreIs Robin West the most influential person in pro sports medicine?, ESPN, September 9, 2016
Dr. Robin West is the first woman to be a head team physician of an NFL team and the lead physician of an MLB team simultaneously. Stephania Bell of espnW sits down with Dr. West and learns why she always felt comfortable competing with the guys.
Read MoreInova Goes to the Olympics
Inova Mount Vernon’s Dr. Sameer Nagda serves as Team Physician to Olympic Women’s Soccer Team in Rio Inova Mount Vernon orthopaedic surgeon Sameer Nagda, MD had the privilege of serving as Team Physician for the United States Olympic Women’s soccer team for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. “It is an honor and privilege to be a part…
Read MorePreventing injuries: From pros to youth leagues
Baseball is a very safe sport. Still, like all sports, it carries some risk of injury. Fortunately, there’s a lot that players, parents, trainers and coaches can do to minimize the risk. Whether you’re a professional player or a young person still dreaming of breaking into the big leagues, knowledge is key for preventing injuries.…
Read MoreMeet the Nationals’ Lead Team Physician: Dr. Robin West
The Washington Nationals revamped their approach to treating and rehabilitating injured athletes following the 2015 season, opening the door for a new, progressive team of sports medicine experts to join the club as its official medical team. The Nationals’ overhaul of their medical staff led the club to Dr. Robin West, Chairman of Sports Medicine…
Read MoreInova Sports Medicine Institute Hosts Inaugural Capital City Sports Medicine Summit
FALLS CHURCH, VA – May 3, 2016 – Inova Sports Medicine will host the first annual Capital City Sports Medicine Summit this week, May 5-6, at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The summit is a Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunity for orthopedic surgeons, primary care sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, trainers and other health care…
Read MoreInova’s Partnership with Great Falls Lacrosse and Field Hockey Association Provides Comprehensive Care for Youth Athletes
Washington DC – January 25, 2016 – A newly formed relationship between Inova Sports Medicine and the Great Falls Lacrosse and Field Hockey Association (GFLA) aims to provide personalized, comprehensive care within the community. GFLA is a youth organization in the Northern Virginia area for athletes from age 4 through high school. The program aims to…
Read MoreInova Sports Medicine and Great Falls Soccer Club Partner to Bring Personalized Care to Athletes
Washington DC – January 25, 2016 – Inova Sports Medicine and Great Falls Soccer Club (GFSC) are pleased to announce a recently formed relationship for the 2016 season. GFSC is a youth soccer organization in the Northern Virginia area for athletes from age 3 to 18. The program aims to provide a wholesome, well-organized environment in…
Read MoreMeet the new doctor tasked with keeping the Nationals healthy next season, Washington Business Journal, November 23, 2015
The Washington Nationals’ new team doctor is a board-certified orthopedics and sports medicine surgeon at the Inova Sports Medicine Institute. Read more. TweetPinShare0 Shares
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Robin West Spoke with WUSA 9 About the Craze for Fitness Gadgets, December 15, 2014
Inova’s Dr. Robin West, Medical Director of Inova Sports Medicine, spoke with WUSA 9 about the fitness gadget craze on December 15, 2014.
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