Posts Tagged ‘sportsmedicine’
Statement 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 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 MoreRyan Zimmerman’s “Pros for Heroes” Fund Helps Healthcare Workers
Ryan Zimmerman of the World Series champion Washington Nationals was featured on NBC’s Today Show on Friday, April 17 to discuss his recently founded Pros for Heroes Relief Fund, which supports front-line healthcare workers and their families. The fund has already donated gifts of meals and financial resources to purchase Personal Protective Equipment for team…
Read More7 Ways to Prevent the Most Common Exercise Injuries
Work up a sweat safely with these expert-backed tips Perhaps, like millions of Americans, you set a New Year’s resolution to exercise more often. Kudos! You are taking a step in the right direction toward having a healthier lifestyle. But before diving into a new exercise regimen, it is essential to be prepared to prevent…
Read More8 Tips for Winter Running
Maintain your running schedule during the coldest months of the year with these safety tips Running outdoors in the winter tends to raise injury risk due to the occasional icy patch or snowy stretch in Northern Virginia. Whether you’re running just to keep in shape or preparing for an upcoming race in the spring, with…
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 MoreConcussion Recovery: A Long, Hard Journey Ends with Relief
Jennifer Anderson (not her real name) was watching a volleyball match when a wayward ball flew into the sidelines where she was standing and slammed into the back of her head. Over the next few days, she experienced headaches, fatigue and nausea. She was dizzy and extremely sensitive to sound and light. Anderson spent her…
Read MoreSports Medicine Highlights: Teaming Up with the Washington Redskins
As a sports medicine doctor in the NFL, the stakes are high — but so is the excitement, says Brandon Bryant, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Inova Sports Medicine and a team doctor for the Washington Redskins. We asked Bryant what it’s like keeping the pros healthy. What is it like working with the Washington…
Read MoreSports Medicine Highlights: A Q&A with the Nationals Team Doc
What does it take to keep pro athletes healthy? Just ask Robert Najarian, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at Inova Sports Medicine and team physician for the Washington Nationals. What’s it like working with the Nats? These athletes are highly competitive professionals at the top of their game. To know you’ve been…
Read MoreSports Medicine Research: Pushing Limits to Improve Patient Care
Medical treatments should always be based on the best available evidence. But sometimes, the best evidence isn’t good enough. “We should always be looking to get better,” said Edward Chang, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and researcher at Inova Sports Medicine. That mission is why Inova Sports Medicine investigators are working on a number of exciting…
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