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Oct 29, 2024 RWJBarnabas Health Annual Sports Medicine Symposium - Sports Medicine Trauma: Stat Pearls Sports Medicine

RWJBarnabas Health hosted its Annual Sports Medicine Symposium titled, “Sports Medicine Trauma: Stat Pearls” on October 10, 2024. This program featured Super Bowl Champ and former NY Giant Shaun O’Hara. Program lectures were held by sports medicine experts ...

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Oct 22, 2024 Sports Medicine and Concussions Sports Medicine

Dr. Akunyili and Dr. Lazo sit down with Sydney Asselstine, MD, Primary Care, an RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, who specializes in sports medicine. The discussions centers around the latest recommendations in concussion care, targeted physical ...

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Oct 22, 2024 Common Injuries Among Major League Baseball Players Sports Medicine

The World Series is here, which means baseball fans are not only eager to see which team will take home the championship, but also keen to understand the physical demands placed on their favorite players. Christopher John Spagnuola, MD, an orthopedic ...

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Oct 18, 2024 Preventing and Managing Concussions This Fall Sports Medicine

Jason Krystofiak, MD As football season kicks into high gear, head injuries and concussions are once again at the forefront. Whether someone’s a professional athlete, enjoys playing recreational sports, or just likes staying active, knowing how to ...

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Oct 16, 2024 Six Keys to Safer Sports Sports Medicine

Reducing injuries in young athletes can improve performance and boost success both on and off the field. Youth sports are an excellent way for children and adolescents to stay active, learn skills and make friends. But with any physical activity comes the ...

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Jul 25, 2024 Free Cardiac and Concussion Screenings for Young Athletes in West Orange, NJ Sports Medicine

Provided by Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center at RWJBarnabas Health The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes (Morahan Center) at RWJBarnabas Health will provide free cardiac and concussion baseline screenings to young ...

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Jul 17, 2024 Now at Bat: Injury Prevention Sports Medicine

Following best practices can help keep young baseball players safe and healthy. Baseball season is here, with many young athletes not only benefiting from its combination of physical activity and coordination but also learning important lessons about ...

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Jul 16, 2024 Teaming Up With Gotham FC Sports Medicine

RWJBarnabas Health becomes the official health care provider for the NWSL champion soccer club. Behind any elite professional sports team stands another team: a medical corps that keeps players healthy and performing at a high level. To strengthen that ...

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Jun 24, 2024 Beat the Heat and Exercise Safely this Summer Sports Medicine

As summer temperatures rise to the triple digits, so does the challenge of maintaining safe exercise routines. Dr. Jeffrey S. Lander, a board-certified cardiologist with RWJBarnabas Health who specializes in sports cardiology, emphasizes the importance of ...

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