Parents are constantly asking me how to evaluate kids on the sidelines for concussions. So, I want to share with our readers the most updated concussion assessment tool, the SCAT3.
Every week, Dr. Joe Congeni, the director of Sports Medicine at Akron Children's Hospital, discusses timely topics for a sports medicine segment on WAKR 1590 AM’s Ray Horner Morning Show.
Updates to sports concussion assessment tool now addresses children under 12
May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
‘Tis the season for stress fractures
May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again when I’m seeing an abundance of stress fracture cases in the clinic. After the long winter, athletes are eager to get out there and play hard — a little too hard. That’s when stress fractures occur. Today, I had the chance to speak with WAKR host Ray Horner about [...]
After a Severe Knee Injury, Can Athletes Get Back to Top Form?
May 2, 2013 by 1 Comment
Point guard Russell Westbrooke from the Oklahoma City Thunder recently suffered from a knee injury that’s going to take him out for the rest of the season. It’s really going to affect the play-offs this year because the Thunder had a real shot at going all the way if he were healthy.
Rules to Remember When Lightning Strikes
April 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With spring finally upon us and outdoor activities heating up, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association came out with new safety guidelines this month for severe weather. These guidelines are based on research.
Is Louisville player Kevin Ware out of the woods?
April 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Louisville player Kevin Ware’s nasty compound fracture has been the talk of sports medicine since the team’s victory over Duke last week sent them to the NCAA Final Four.
Tips from the Top on Keeping Your Young Pitchers’ Shoulders and Elbows Healthy
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The famous sports medicine doctor, James Andrews MD, recently released a new book, “Any Given Monday.” He offers us interesting tips and advice on how to prevent injuries on our young pitchers’ shoulders and elbows.
