Menu
In The News
Skiing, Snowboarding Injuries Most Severe Among Younger Kids
Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding are a great way to get kids active, but new research suggests extra safety measures may be in order for younger children.
Smart reason why Yankees waited to give Luis Severino the MRI that revealed injury
Multiple MRIs in the offseason couldn’t discover the problem in Luis Severino’s arm. Finally, a dye contrast MRI, otherwise known as an MR arthrogram, found the issue: a partial tear of his ulnar collateral ligament. The remedy: Tommy John surgery, which reconstructs the ligament and will sideline the 26-year-old for 14 to 18 months.
Sports Health: Caring for All Levels of Athletes
When we think about athletes, our minds may automatically take us to someone playing on a professional sports team. But you don’t have to look far for examples of active individuals who are working on their golf swing, training for a marathon or triathlon, or constantly on the go in physically demanding jobs, like many of our staff here.
Experts weigh in on the potential silver lining of Kevin Durant's Achilles injury
"We're certainly not going to rush him back," GM Sean Marks said recently on a WFAN interview. "There's going to be absolutely none of that. We have far too much invested in him, and we owe it to Kevin to get him back to 100%."
A run, a bad knee ache and a difficult-to-diagnose problem
Dorothy Beckett has been a runner for decades and knows her body well, so the 61-year-old biochemistry professor was puzzled when her knee hobbled for no apparent reason after a routine run.
