MedBlog

Pickleball injuries increasing along with sport's popularity

Pickleball is taking the U.S. by storm! It’s low-impact and generally safe. But no sport is 100% risk-free. Explore common injuries and get tips to reduce your risk.

December 26, 2023

What is an AC joint injury, and why is it so common in contact sports?

Separated shoulder, or AC joint injury, is the most common joint dislocation injury. Though healing takes time, it’s highly treatable – often without surgery.

Michael Khazzam, M.D.

October 24, 2023

What to do if someone collapses (or crumples) during exercise

While people collapse with cardiac arrest during exercise, they typically “crumple” with exercise-induced fainting. Ben Levine, M.D., discusses how to tell the difference and what to do for each.

Ben Levine, M.D.

July 26, 2023

12 concussion myths debunked

Concussion awareness has come a long way, but amid the headlines and the incident involving Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa some basic facts about care for athletes who suffer a brain injury have gotten obscured.

C. Munro Cullum, Ph.D. / Nyaz Didehbani, Ph.D.

October 5, 2022

High school athletes' most common injuries – and how to avoid them

The head orthopedic trainer for TCU athletics shares his insights on young athletes' most common sports injuries – and how to avoid them.

Edward Arrington, M.D.

September 28, 2022

Get active with bite-sized ‘movement snacks’ throughout the day

No time to work out? Try “movement snacks”! Donald Kasitinon, M.D., a sports medicine physiatrist describes how daily, 5- to 10-minute activity bursts can help improve long-term health.

Donald Kasitinon, M.D.

June 9, 2022

Torn rotator cuff: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options

Losing sleep is the main reason people seek help for rotator cuff pain. In this MedBlog, Michael Khazzam, M.D., discusses noninvasive pain relief options and what to expect if you choose rotator cuff surgery.

Michael Khazzam, M.D.

June 24, 2021

When is it time for a knee replacement?

Knee replacement is one of the most common orthopedic procedures, but not everybody needs surgery. UT Southwestern Frisco's Georges Bounajem, M.D., discusses noninvasive relief options for osteoarthritis pain as well as what to know if you need a knee replacement.

Georges Bounajem, M.D.

March 25, 2021

Regenerative medicine: Do PRP and stem cell therapies help sports injuries heal faster?

Can PRP or stem cell therapies heal musculoskeletal conditions? Explore current and potential regenerative therapies in this week’s MedBlog.

Nitin Jain, M.D.

October 7, 2020

How high-altitude training can benefit elite endurance athletes like runners and swimmers

Altitude training gives elite runners and swimmers a competitive edge, but the “live high, train low” lifestyle may benefit anyone’s heart.

Ben Levine, M.D.

November 21, 2016

Kids and sports: How specialization can lead to overuse injuries

Parents may worry kids will lose a competitive edge by not specializing in a sport early. Dr. Coyner talks about why playing multiple sports helps performance and health.

August 8, 2016