Posts Tagged ‘Sports medicine’
Born to Swim: Does Michael Phelps’s Body Give Him A Competitive Advantage?
Peter H. MacArthur, MD, is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine and is a member of the Inova Medical Group. He has a special interest in the prevention and management of musculoskeletal and athletic injuries. Read Dr. MacArthur’s profile. American swimmer Michael Phelps ended his final race in Rio this week with yet…
Read MoreLocal “weekend warrior” returns to basketball court after successful ACL reconstruction
Game Changer When work, family and social commitments fill the calendar, squeezing in a daily workout can be tough. Enter the “weekend warrior,” the 30-to-50-something sports enthusiast who packs seven days of moderate exercise into a few days of high-intensity workouts. While any amount of exercise is beneficial, strenuous exertion following long periods of inactivity…
Read MoreReconstructive ACL surgery helps a Northern VA high schooler get back on the soccer field
Game On Ismail Waziry, a 19-year-old high school senior from Woodbridge, Virginia, has been playing soccer since he came to the United States from Pakistan in 2009. Early in 2015, he had an experience familiar to many athletes: he tore his anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. “It was during a game,” Ismail says. “I tried…
Read MoreYouth sports prep guide: 7 tips for a stellar season
As the official hospital network and sports medicine partner of the Washington Nationals, the Inova Sports Medicine team is responsible for the medical care of all Nationals players, working in conjunction with the Nationals medical staff. But youth athletes also count on Inova’s comprehensive, personalized care. Sports injuries can be devastating for any athlete, even…
Read MoreSafe Summer Sports: 8 Ways to Help Your Child Avoid Injuries
Paul Lastova, PT, DSc, is a senior physical therapist at the Outpatient Specialty Rehabilitation Center at Inova Loudoun Hospital. Organized sports are great ways for kids to get regular physical activity, to learn discipline and teamwork and to just have fun. But sports injuries can easily sideline all those benefits. Luckily, many sports injuries are…
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 MoreAvoiding Youth Baseball Injuries, WUSA 9, April 7, 2016
Dr. Robin West, the Nats new lead physician, talks to Markette about ways parents can raise stellar athletes while also preventing injuries. Dr. West is also the Medical Director at Inova’s Sports Medicine Institute. Watch on WUSA 9. TweetPinShare0 Shares
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 Vienna Youth Soccer Partner to Bring Personalized Care to Athletes
Washington DC – August 20, 2015 – Inova Sports Medicine and Vienna Youth Soccer, Inc (VYS) recently announced a newly formed relationship for the 2015-16 season. VYS is a leading youth soccer organization in the Northern Virginia area, with over 3,500 players of all ages. Its mission is to build character, confidence, and a lifelong love…
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