Running Your Way to Better Bone and Brain Health
By: Michael Gerhardt, M.D. Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Team Physician, US Soccer Men’s National Team Team Physician, Los Angeles Galaxy I was recently interviewed by a popular online fitness magazine about the health benefits of running – a great read for [...]
The Best Foods to Eat Post-Workout
By: Natasha Trentacosta, M.D. Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Pediatric Orthopaedics Team Physician, Angels City FC Whether it’s an easy or a particularly strenuous workout, deciding what to eat afterward may be more important than you think. The main reason you should [...]
Electrolytes – Beyond the Conventional “Sports Drink”
By: Natasha Trentacosta, MD Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Pediatric Orthopaedics Team Physician, Angels City FC In the realm of sports nutrition today, there is no shortage of products that are aimed at helping athletes and active people stay at the top [...]
Treatment and Prevention of Hamstring Injuries
By: Kenton H. Fibel, M.D. Primary Care Sports Medicine Anaheim Ducks Medical Director Hamstring injuries are quite common among athletes across a broad spectrum of sports and at all levels – professional, amateur, and recreational. The good news is, that [...]
The Impact of Running On Your Knees
Science says running may in fact provide protective benefits to the knees of some people. By Bert Mandelbaum, MD Orthopaedic, Sports Medicine Member, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute Board of Directors Co-Chair of Medical Affairs, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute Director, FIFA Medical [...]
When Can I Return to Run After an Orthopedic Sports Injury
Whether it’s a weekend warrior or a professional athlete, this is often a patient’s most pressing question. By Bert Mandelbaum, MD Orthopaedic, Sports Medicine Member, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute Board of Directors Co-Chair of Medical Affairs, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute Director, FIFA [...]