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That’s a Wrap: Inova Sports Medicine Doctor Reports Back from the World Baseball Classic
Robert G. Najarian, MD, is board certified in orthopaedic sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery. He is a member of Inova Sports Medicine, the official sports medicine partner of the Washington Nationals. He has particular interest in treating injuries and disorders of the knee, shoulder and elbow. Read Dr. Najarian’s profile. As team physician to the…
Read MoreNationals donate uniforms to Fairfax County little league, Fairfax County Times
Inova Sports Medicine and Nationals team physician, Dr. Robert Najarian, joined the Reston-Herndon Little League parade that premiered the new Nationals Youth Baseball Uniform in Northern Virginia! Read more.
Read MoreInova physician named team doctor for World Baseball Classic
Robert G. Najarian, MD, is board certified in orthopaedic sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery. He is a member of Inova Sports Medicine, the official sports medicine partner of the Washington Nationals. He has particular interest in treating injuries and disorders of the knee, shoulder and elbow. Read Dr. Najarian’s profile. Baseball enthusiast, sports medicine specialist…
Read MoreWinning 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 MoreFuel your body: Eat right to play your best
Pro athletes know the importance of eating right. But amateur athletes, too, could up their game by improving their diet. “Nutrition is an important part of performance at any level of play,” said Dr. Peter MacArthur, a primary care physician and part of the Inova Sports Medicine Team, the official hospital network and sports medicine partner…
Read MoreCupping at the Olympics: Fishy Fad or a Therapy to Try?
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. When swimmer Michael Phelps and his teammates took to the pool for their first…
Read MoreBorn 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 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 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…
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