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Josef's Femur Fracture
Josef Marchuetz was a sophomore linebacker at Hillsborough High School when he severely fractured his femur during a JV football ...
Injury Should Never Interrupt the Promise of Greatness - Tajah Foster Walker
Tajah Foster-Walker has older siblings, and because of that her mom, Tango Walker, describes her as having “grown up in ...
Injury Should Never Interrupt the Promise of Greatness - Layne Robinson
Layne Robinson, 16, is a talented left-handed pitcher and outfielder. His three middle fingers were crushed and beyond repair in ...
Concussion Recovery: To school or not to school? That is the question.
Concussions have been in an important topic for student athletes over the last few years. They continue to happen in ...
How can I get my kids started with running? Tips on a safe way to get out on the road
Running is a great way for kids and adults to get exercise and get in shape. Programs like Girls on ...
Ankle Sprains: What to do and when to worry
“I twisted my ankle” is one of the most common things I hear in my office, and one of the ...
Shoulder and elbow injuries in baseball and softball players: 3 tips to keep your player on the field
As spring baseball and softball seasons come into full swing, so will shoulder and elbow injuries. These injuries can range ...
Avoid a season-ending injury: 4 tips to prevent ACL injuries in young athletes
Athletes of all ages have learned to fear these words: “You tore your ACL.” It’s news that I dread giving ...
Sprained, bruised or broken? When to go to the ER with orthopedic injuries
I have seen all kinds of sports injuries on the sideline and in the clinic, everything from a bruised finger ...