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OTRF Fall newsletter features new injury-prevention research, ways to keep you and your family active year-round

Team Chudik-Administrator | September 21, 2017

In the new, fall issue of the Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation’s (OTRF) e-newsletter, Active Bones, Dr. Steven Chudik and his health performance team introduce a new functional capacity test they developed to determine when it is safe to return to sports or physical activities after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. […]

Tommy John surgery required for top Yankees prospect

Team Chudik-Administrator | July 26, 2017

Top Yankees prospect and shortstop Gleyber Torres injured his left elbow during a Class AAA game with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders, triggering an early end to his season while also dealing a blow to the Yankees’ potential fall roster. Torres’ tore his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) as he attempted to score from second base, sliding head […]

Rotator cuff surgery benches Panthers’ QB for the off-season

Team Chudik-Administrator | April 4, 2017

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton injured his throwing shoulder late last season during in a game against the San Diego Chargers. A subsequent MRI revealed a partially torn rotator cuff. Team doctors chose to treat the injury conservatively with rest, rehabilitation and a gradual throwing program. However, as Newton moved into the strengthening stage he experienced […]

Improve your golf game this winter by stretching

Team Chudik-Administrator | January 10, 2017

As you contemplate your winter getaway vacation for some sun and golf, don’t forget to pack the Golf Stretching and Warm-Up program created by Dr. Steven Chudik and his nonprofit foundation, the Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation (OTRF). It is based on long-standing research that shows dynamic stretching helps maintain flexibility […]

OTRF’s latest e-newsletter has insights on injury prevention for winter sports, activities

Team Chudik-Administrator | December 23, 2016

For those who have begun winter sports and activities, or will be, you’ll want to read the latest issue of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation’s (OTRF) e-newsletter, Active Bones. Included in the issue are articles on cartilage knee injuries common to basketball players of all levels, a discussion and treatment recommendations […]

Post marathon tips to minimize pain, injury

Team Chudik-Administrator | October 11, 2016

Marathon training takes months to get into shape to run or even walk the 26.2 mile course. However, little attention is given to what a marathon participant should do after the race to help speed recovery, minimize discomfort and prevent an injury. For those who competed in the marathon, and even those who participate in […]