Sports Medicine Education
From the Blog
General education on sports injuries, common musculoskeletal conditions, and current topics in sports medicine — written for patients and curious athletes. Not a substitute for medical advice.
Injury Prevention
Shin Splints and Cross Country Season: Understanding Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
As cross country season ramps up, what the research says about who's at risk for shin splints, why they happen, and what the evidence supports for recovery.
August 31, 2026
Common Injuries Explained
Understanding Tendinopathy: Why "Tendinitis" Is Often the Wrong Word
Most chronic tendon pain isn't inflammation. What the "-itis" label gets wrong, the continuum model of tendon pathology, and why it changes the treatment approach.
August 28, 2026
Sports Medicine Explained
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Orthopedic Conditions: What Does the Research Actually Say?
A condition-by-condition look at the evidence for PRP in tennis elbow, knee osteoarthritis, and rotator cuff tendinopathy — where it's strong and where it's still unsettled.
August 24, 2026
In The News
A High Ankle Sprain in the News: What a Syndesmosis Injury Actually Involves
A rookie running back's high ankle sprain is making preseason headlines. What a syndesmosis injury is, how it differs from a typical sprain, and why it heals more slowly.
August 21, 2026
Common Injuries Explained
Plantar Fasciitis: What the Evidence Says About That First-Step Heel Pain
What's actually happening in the tissue, why mornings hurt most, and what the evidence supports for treatment — from stretching to shockwave therapy.
August 19, 2026
Sports Medicine Explained
Ultrasound-Guided vs. Landmark-Guided Injections: What the Evidence Shows
What the research shows about needle placement accuracy and outcomes for ultrasound-guided versus traditional landmark-guided joint injections.
August 17, 2026
In The News
This Preseason's Wave of ACL Tears: What's Actually Happening to the Knee
Several NFL players tore their ACLs in training camp this August. A look at what the ACL does, how it's usually torn, and what recovery really involves.
August 14, 2026
Injury Prevention
Preseason Conditioning and Overuse Injury Risk: What the Research Shows
Why fall preseason ramp-up is a common trigger for overuse injuries in young athletes, and what the sports medicine literature supports for reducing risk.
August 12, 2026