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New guidelines: Athletes should drink only when thirsty While the risks of dehydration are well known, new international guidelines seek to protect athletes from the serious health risks associated with drinking too many fluids while exercising. Read more here: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150709092727.htm … Read More
Over the past several decades, wilderness, adventure, endurance, and extreme events have seen a surge in popularity both in the United States and around the world, with increasing number of events and participants each year. Events often occur at environmental extremes involving … Read More
August is here! Practices for fall sports will be starting soon so please make your appointment for sports physicals. Please bring your school’s sports physical form and updated vaccination record. Wishing everyone a healthy fall sports season!
June is National Safety Month and Drs. Myers and Traister participated by giving concussion lectures to staff at LUH. Seatbelt use, safe driving, and proper equipment while playing sports and being active prevents injuries. Have a happy and safe summer, … Read More
Chris Madden, MD of #LongsPeak #SportsMedicine presented the #AMSSM 2015 Exchange Lecture on Friday, May 29 at the #ACSM Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. The Immediate Past President of AMSSM is invited to present the exchange lecture yearly at … Read More
Netter Sports Medicine, a popular sports medicine text used widely by sports medicine professionals and in fellowship training, both nationally and internationally, will hit the shelves and electronic world with an exciting second edition, likely in fall 2016. Madden and … Read More
Please be accountable for your actions – they all count! Sobering article on #DrunkDriving: http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2015/05/dear-drunk-driver-from-your-trauma-surgeon.html
http://www.wsj.com/articles/ncaa-doctor-backs-off-recommending-heart-tests-for-athletes-1429291801#livefyre-comment Madden likes to listen to both sides of the argument on screening, but ultimately feels that patients and athletes should be involved in the decision making. Embracing a term called “shared decision making,” Madden works toward this in his … Read More
Hosting nationally prominent Team Physicians and leaders in US #SportsMedicine, Myers mediated topics in athletes such as blood clots, challenging fractures, missing an organ or body part, heart abnormalities, spinal cord injuries, abdominal trauma, pregnancy in sports, high blood pressure, … Read More