Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA     Guest: Joseph Marek, MD  Sudden cardiac death is rare in younger patients, but it remains one of the leading causes of death in young athletes. To learn more about this, Dr. Alan Brown is joined by Dr. Joseph Marek, Clinical Cardiologist and Senior Medical Director of Cardiopulmonary Service at Advocate Medical Group, to share how his foundation, Young Hearts 4 Life, is working to increase awareness for sudden cardiac arrest and provide young athletes resources.

Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA Guest: Joseph Marek, MD Sudden cardiac death is rare in younger patients, but it remains one of the leading causes of death in young athletes. To learn more about this, Dr. Alan Brown is joined by Dr. Joseph Marek, Clinical Cardiologist and Senior Medical Director of Cardiopulmonary Service at Advocate Medical Group, to share how his foundation, Young Hearts 4 Life, is working to increase awareness for sudden cardiac arrest and provide young athletes resources.

One Foundation's Approach to Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes


Host: Prathima Setty, MD  Dr. Prathima Setty traveled to the Physician Advisor and Medical Director Summit in Orlando, Florida, where she caught up with Dr. Simon Ahtaridis. As the National Clinical Advisor and the Chief Medical Officer of Advisory Services of Sound Physicians, Dr. Ahtaridis describes the implications of the change regarding total knee replacements and how providers and patients alike will be impacted.

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Dr. Prathima Setty traveled to the Physician Advisor and Medical Director Summit in Orlando, Florida, where she caught up with Dr. Simon Ahtaridis. As the National Clinical Advisor and the Chief Medical Officer of Advisory Services of Sound Physicians, Dr. Ahtaridis describes the implications of the change regarding total knee replacements and how providers and patients alike will be impacted.

The New World of Total Knee Replacements


Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP     Guest: Benjamin Levine, MD, FACC  Poor fitness in middle age is a strong predictor of a person’s future risk of heart failure. Prolonged exercise training, including a regular routine of high-intensity and moderate-intensity workouts, can forestall the effects of sedentary aging by preventing increased left ventricular stiffness. Dr. Benjamin Levine joins host Dr. Brian McDonough to talk about how regular exercise training may provide protection against the sedentary aging of the heart by preventing an increase in cardiac stiffness. Dr. Levine is a Professor of Internal Medicine at the UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Director of Autonomic Function and Cardiopulmonary Clinics at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Benjamin Levine, MD, FACC Poor fitness in middle age is a strong predictor of a person’s future risk of heart failure. Prolonged exercise training, including a regular routine of high-intensity and moderate-intensity workouts, can forestall the effects of sedentary aging by preventing increased left ventricular stiffness. Dr. Benjamin Levine joins host Dr. Brian McDonough to talk about how regular exercise training may provide protection against the sedentary aging of the heart by preventing an increase in cardiac stiffness. Dr. Levine is a Professor of Internal Medicine at the UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Director of Autonomic Function and Cardiopulmonary Clinics at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital.

How Regular Exercise Can Help Reverse Cardiac Aging


Bennett Omalu

Host: Shira Johnson, MD     Guest: Bennett Omalu, MD  Many studies have demonstrated long-lasting and even permanent brain damage that can originate from just one concussion. With athletes suffering multiple repeated head traumas due to high-contact sports, the controversies over player safety and long-term health risks remain hot-button issues. Pathologist Dr. Bennett Omalu coined the term "CTE" and published the first evidence for chronic traumatic encephalopathy after autopsying American football players. In this second of a two-part interview, he shares his perspectives on CTE in athletes and the lifelong dangers of contact sports.

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Bennett Omalu, MD Many studies have demonstrated long-lasting and even permanent brain damage that can originate from just one concussion. With athletes suffering multiple repeated head traumas due to high-contact sports, the controversies over player safety and long-term health risks remain hot-button issues. Pathologist Dr. Bennett Omalu coined the term "CTE" and published the first evidence for chronic traumatic encephalopathy after autopsying American football players. In this second of a two-part interview, he shares his perspectives on CTE in athletes and the lifelong dangers of contact sports.

Dr. Bennett Omalu on the Dangers of Concussions and CTE


Host: Shira Johnson, MD     Guest: Bennett Omalu, MD  Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others who experience repetitive brain trauma. Pathologist Dr. Bennett Omalu coined the term "CTE" and published the first evidence for this condition after autopsying American football players. Host Dr. Shira Johnson welcomes Dr. Omalu to share the story of his discovery and the medical, athletic, and public responses that followed.

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Bennett Omalu, MD Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others who experience repetitive brain trauma. Pathologist Dr. Bennett Omalu coined the term "CTE" and published the first evidence for this condition after autopsying American football players. Host Dr. Shira Johnson welcomes Dr. Omalu to share the story of his discovery and the medical, athletic, and public responses that followed.

The Autopsy that Changed American Sports: Dr. Bennett Omalu and the Story of CTE


Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP  Exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Host Dr. Brian McDonough chats with veteran personal trainer and exercise therapy specialist Bobby Whisnand about ways to to keep your workout "working out" and how to avoid exercise pitfalls.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Host Dr. Brian McDonough chats with veteran personal trainer and exercise therapy specialist Bobby Whisnand about ways to to keep your workout "working out" and how to avoid exercise pitfalls.

Keeping the "Fit" in Fitness: How to Avoid Exercise Pitfalls 


Host: Rebecca Kaplan  Dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on its own is difficult, but managing it with a professional athletic schedule is another task altogether. Dajuan Wagner, a former NBA player, was diagnosed with IBD early in his career. In this episode, he will discuss how he learned to manage his disease, and his advice for physicians treating IBD patients who are also athletes. He is joined by Rebecca Kaplan of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. 

Host: Rebecca Kaplan Dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on its own is difficult, but managing it with a professional athletic schedule is another task altogether. Dajuan Wagner, a former NBA player, was diagnosed with IBD early in his career. In this episode, he will discuss how he learned to manage his disease, and his advice for physicians treating IBD patients who are also athletes. He is joined by Rebecca Kaplan of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.

Managing IBD as an Athlete: An NBA Pro's Perspective


Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP     Guest: Howard Spiva  Wearing a helmet is an overlooked but critical safety precaution, particularly among children. Attorney Howard Spiva knows the lifelong struggle of individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries, having devoting much of his career to providing helmet safety education for children. Joined by host Brian McDonough, Mr. Spiva discusses important details about helmet safety, the current status of helmet laws, and continuing efforts to reduce traumatic brain injuries nationwide.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Howard Spiva Wearing a helmet is an overlooked but critical safety precaution, particularly among children. Attorney Howard Spiva knows the lifelong struggle of individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries, having devoting much of his career to providing helmet safety education for children. Joined by host Brian McDonough, Mr. Spiva discusses important details about helmet safety, the current status of helmet laws, and continuing efforts to reduce traumatic brain injuries nationwide.

Head's Up! Why Wearing Bike Helmets Can't Be Overlooked


Host: David Weisman, MD  Dr. David Weisman explores a study from Wake Forest School of Medicine that examined the effects of concussions for youth football participants.

Host: David Weisman, MD Dr. David Weisman explores a study from Wake Forest School of Medicine that examined the effects of concussions for youth football participants.

Tackling Concussions in Youth Football: Are Children Safe?


Host: Kathy King, RDN  Traditionally, marathon runners eat a high carbohydrate meal before a race to maximize the storage of glycogen in their muscles. But is this the best method to ensure race endurance? Host Kathy King chats with sport nutritionist Nancy Clark about the best nutrition and diet strategies for training and running a marathon.

Host: Kathy King, RDN Traditionally, marathon runners eat a high carbohydrate meal before a race to maximize the storage of glycogen in their muscles. But is this the best method to ensure race endurance? Host Kathy King chats with sport nutritionist Nancy Clark about the best nutrition and diet strategies for training and running a marathon.

Optimal Nutrition Planning for Marathon Runners


Today's athletes are able to become stronger and faster than ever before, and people are staying active and exercising until later in life. The latest strides in sports medicine are helping people stay healthy, active and strong. Experts in the field of sports medicine discuss the latest advances in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries. Tune in to find out what you need to know to help your patients stay active.

Focus on Sports Medicine

Guest: Aaron Baggish, MD     Host: Lee Freedman, MD  In general terms, cardiovascular health improves with exercise. Yet some forms of exercise likely hold more significant benefits than others—something that we’re working diligently to understand. Host Dr. Lee Freedman welcomes Dr. Aaron Baggish, a cardiology fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and the lead author of research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology on the nuanced anatomical and physiological modifications that accompany specific exercises. More specifically, how does the heart change with varying regimens of strength exercise versus endurance training? 

Guest: Aaron Baggish, MD Host: Lee Freedman, MD In general terms, cardiovascular health improves with exercise. Yet some forms of exercise likely hold more significant benefits than others—something that we’re working diligently to understand. Host Dr. Lee Freedman welcomes Dr. Aaron Baggish, a cardiology fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and the lead author of research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology on the nuanced anatomical and physiological modifications that accompany specific exercises. More specifically, how does the heart change with varying regimens of strength exercise versus endurance training? <a href="https://md.sermo.com/medical/article/news?pid=4282" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>

Specific Effects of Exercise on Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology


Guest: Spero Karas, MD     Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD  What is the latest thinking in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and repair? Should techniques differ for men and women? Join orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Spero Karas in a discussion about ACL injury and repair with host Dr. Mark Nolan Hill.

Guest: Spero Karas, MD Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD What is the latest thinking in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and repair? Should techniques differ for men and women? Join orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Spero Karas in a discussion about ACL injury and repair with host Dr. Mark Nolan Hill.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries and Repairs


Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP  Shoulder pain is one of the most common presentations in primary care, but the most proper workups to determine causes and develop effective treatment plans are not universally known. Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to update clinicians on common shoulder injuries, the patient histories that often correspond with them, and best treatment practices for each problem, is Dr. Kelton Burbank, orthopedic surgeon and the Worcester Medical Center in Worcester, MA. Dr. Burbank is the orthopedic consultant for the UMass-Amherst men’s hockey team and the Massachusetts representative to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is also president of the New England Orthopedic Society.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Shoulder pain is one of the most common presentations in primary care, but the most proper workups to determine causes and develop effective treatment plans are not universally known. Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to update clinicians on common shoulder injuries, the patient histories that often correspond with them, and best treatment practices for each problem, is Dr. Kelton Burbank, orthopedic surgeon and the Worcester Medical Center in Worcester, MA. Dr. Burbank is the orthopedic consultant for the UMass-Amherst men’s hockey team and the Massachusetts representative to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is also president of the New England Orthopedic Society.

Best Approaches to Shoulder Injuries: From Orthopedics to Primary Care 


Guest: Allan Mishra, MD     Host: Shira Johnson, MD  The common standard of treatment for tendonitis usually involves cortisone shots, medication, physical therapy and sometimes surgery. Platelet rich plasma, utilized for years to heal bone injuries, is now being examined across the United States as a possible treatment for soft tissue injuries such as tendonitis. Dr. Alan Mishra, an adjunct clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, and the director of Total Tendon, joins host Dr. Shira Johnson to discuss his research on platelet rich plasma in this rapidly evolving field.

Guest: Allan Mishra, MD Host: Shira Johnson, MD The common standard of treatment for tendonitis usually involves cortisone shots, medication, physical therapy and sometimes surgery. Platelet rich plasma, utilized for years to heal bone injuries, is now being examined across the United States as a possible treatment for soft tissue injuries such as tendonitis. Dr. Alan Mishra, an adjunct clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, and the director of Total Tendon, joins host Dr. Shira Johnson to discuss his research on platelet rich plasma in this rapidly evolving field.

Evaluating Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment for Tendonitis


Host: Kathy King, RDN  What role does nutrition play in the success of high performance athletes?  Host Kathy King speaks with Lilah Al-Masri, registered dietitian and specialist in sports dietetics. Ms. Al-Masri is the former sports dietitian for the United States Naval Academy, and she has co-authored the book 100 Questions and Answers about Sports Nutrition and Exercise. The two discuss nutritional considerations in various athletic contexts, from sport types to environmental changes to training-versus-competitive cycles.

Host: Kathy King, RDN What role does nutrition play in the success of high performance athletes? Host Kathy King speaks with Lilah Al-Masri, registered dietitian and specialist in sports dietetics. Ms. Al-Masri is the former sports dietitian for the United States Naval Academy, and she has co-authored the book 100 Questions and Answers about Sports Nutrition and Exercise. The two discuss nutritional considerations in various athletic contexts, from sport types to environmental changes to training-versus-competitive cycles.

Nutrition Goals for High Performance Athletes


Guest: Joseph Hill, MD, PhD     Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH  Is cardiac remodeling a beneficial adaptation or a sign of increased cardiovascular risk? As a cardiologist-scientist our guest, Dr. Joseph Hill, Chief of the Division of Cardiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center compares changes in the heart muscle that occur during athletics vs. stress. Join host Dr. Matthew Sorrentino to learn more about physiologic and pathologic influences on the myocardium.

Guest: Joseph Hill, MD, PhD Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH Is cardiac remodeling a beneficial adaptation or a sign of increased cardiovascular risk? As a cardiologist-scientist our guest, Dr. Joseph Hill, Chief of the Division of Cardiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center compares changes in the heart muscle that occur during athletics vs. stress. Join host Dr. Matthew Sorrentino to learn more about physiologic and pathologic influences on the myocardium.

Cardiac Remodeling


Guest: Kenneth Cooper, MD     Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD  In 1968 Dr. Kenneth Cooper introduced a new word and a new concept to the world – aerobics. How did this track star from Oklahoma become one of the most loved and well-known names in American medicine? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. Cooper to discuss his long and storied career in medicine. 

Guest: Kenneth Cooper, MD Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD In 1968 Dr. Kenneth Cooper introduced a new word and a new concept to the world – aerobics. How did this track star from Oklahoma become one of the most loved and well-known names in American medicine? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. Cooper to discuss his long and storied career in medicine. <a href="https://md.sermo.com/medical/article/news?pid=4282" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>

The Invention of Aerobics


Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP     Guest: Samir Mehta, MD  Patients of all ages can be affected by a traumatic injury. These injuries can be complex to treat and may involve multiple parts of the body. And, in traumatic situations, decisions need to be made quickly. Host Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Samir Mehta, Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine; and, Chief of the Orthopaedic Trauma and Fracture Service at the University of Pennsylvania. 

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Samir Mehta, MD Patients of all ages can be affected by a traumatic injury. These injuries can be complex to treat and may involve multiple parts of the body. And, in traumatic situations, decisions need to be made quickly. Host Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Samir Mehta, Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine; and, Chief of the Orthopaedic Trauma and Fracture Service at the University of Pennsylvania.

Orthopaedic Trauma: Healing Bones & Restoring Function


Guest: Don Catlin, MD     Host: Gary Kohn, MD  Looking beyond steroids in professional sports; what are the major drugs, how do they work, and who is using them? Looking at the red blood cell-boosting EPO, HGH, and the future of testing for performance enhancing drugs in sports is your host, Dr. Gary Kohn. Joining him is one of the world's premier authorities on drug testing, Dr. Don Catlin, chief executive of Anti-Doping Research, Inc., in Los Angeles, and the former head of UCLA Olympic Analytical Labs. Dr. Catlin discusses performance enhancing drug use prior to the professional ranks, and a conceptual volunteer program that rewards the non-drug users.

Guest: Don Catlin, MD Host: Gary Kohn, MD Looking beyond steroids in professional sports; what are the major drugs, how do they work, and who is using them? Looking at the red blood cell-boosting EPO, HGH, and the future of testing for performance enhancing drugs in sports is your host, Dr. Gary Kohn. Joining him is one of the world's premier authorities on drug testing, Dr. Don Catlin, chief executive of Anti-Doping Research, Inc., in Los Angeles, and the former head of UCLA Olympic Analytical Labs. Dr. Catlin discusses performance enhancing drug use prior to the professional ranks, and a conceptual volunteer program that rewards the non-drug users.

The Future of Performance Enhancing Drugs and Testing


Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO     Guest: James L. Carey, MD, MPH  What happens when articular cartilage is damaged? And what are the differences between focal cartilage defects and arthritis? Joining Dr. Jennifer Caudle to discuss current mechanistic understandings of articular cartilage is Dr. James Carey, Director of the Penn Center for Cartilage Repair and Osteochodritis Dissecans Treatment; and, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Penn Medicine

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: James L. Carey, MD, MPH What happens when articular cartilage is damaged? And what are the differences between focal cartilage defects and arthritis? Joining Dr. Jennifer Caudle to discuss current mechanistic understandings of articular cartilage is Dr. James Carey, Director of the Penn Center for Cartilage Repair and Osteochodritis Dissecans Treatment; and, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Penn Medicine

The Nuts & Bolts of Treating Articular Cartilage Defects


Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP  Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Liz Joy, President-Elect of the American College of Sports Medicine, President of the Female Athlete Triad Coalition, and Adjunct Professor of Family &amp; Community Health at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Their discussion centers on health maintenance for female athletes and the special factors that must be considered to care for this unique patient population.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Liz Joy, President-Elect of the American College of Sports Medicine, President of the Female Athlete Triad Coalition, and Adjunct Professor of Family &amp; Community Health at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Their discussion centers on health maintenance for female athletes and the special factors that must be considered to care for this unique patient population.

Special Health Considerations for Female Athletes


Host: Matt Birnholz, MD  Many people believe that exercise during pregnancy is detrimental to the health of the fetus. This belief seems to have come from an outdated study that the fetus’s heart rate drops if the mother exercises. More recent studies, however, have supported a counterposition that exercise during pregnancy is safe and can actually be beneficial for both the mother and fetus. Join Dr. Matt Birnholz and Dr. Linda Szymanski, Medical Director of Labor and Delivery at Johns Hopkins Hospital at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. They discuss the latest research on exercise during pregnancy, from benefits to harms, and how clinicians can counsel patients on the "right" amount of exercise during this life period.

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Many people believe that exercise during pregnancy is detrimental to the health of the fetus. This belief seems to have come from an outdated study that the fetus’s heart rate drops if the mother exercises. More recent studies, however, have supported a counterposition that exercise during pregnancy is safe and can actually be beneficial for both the mother and fetus. Join Dr. Matt Birnholz and Dr. Linda Szymanski, Medical Director of Labor and Delivery at Johns Hopkins Hospital at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. They discuss the latest research on exercise during pregnancy, from benefits to harms, and how clinicians can counsel patients on the "right" amount of exercise during this life period.

Exercise During Pregnancy: The Evidence on Benefits vs Risks


Guest: George Collins, PA-C     Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA  Over ten percent of all physician assistants work in orthopedics, and the number continues to grow. So why is this such a popular career choice? George Collins, chief physician assistant and PA director for Orthocarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell why PAs are drawn to athletics, what it takes to build a career in sports medicine and how to get involved with a sports team in your area.

Guest: George Collins, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Over ten percent of all physician assistants work in orthopedics, and the number continues to grow. So why is this such a popular career choice? George Collins, chief physician assistant and PA director for Orthocarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell why PAs are drawn to athletics, what it takes to build a career in sports medicine and how to get involved with a sports team in your area.

The Draw for PAs in Sports Medicine


Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO     Guest: G. Russell Huffman, MD, MPH  Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcomes Dr. G. Russell Huffman, Associate Professor and Director of the Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Huffman provides an overview of the various types of elbow injuries, treatment options for athletes at all levels, and special considerations for those who require surgery. Dr. Huffman focuses in particular on updated techniques in ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, otherwise known as the Tommy John surgery. 

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: G. Russell Huffman, MD, MPH Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcomes Dr. G. Russell Huffman, Associate Professor and Director of the Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Huffman provides an overview of the various types of elbow injuries, treatment options for athletes at all levels, and special considerations for those who require surgery. Dr. Huffman focuses in particular on updated techniques in ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, otherwise known as the Tommy John surgery.

How The Tommy John Surgery Revolutionized Elbow Injury Rehabilitation


Host: John J. Russell, MD  When was it decided that exercise could only be good for you? In his recent book, Exercise Will Hurt You: Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, and How the Dangers of Sports and Exercise Can Affect Your Health, leading neurosurgeon Dr. Steven Barrer calls for a change in the way we think about exercise in the United States. His work arises from an extensive career treating exercise-related injuries, anecdotal experiences from his own personal exercise injuries over the years, and scientific data culled from the latest research.  Dr. Barrer is Director of the Neurosciences Institute and Chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at Abington Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. 

Host: John J. Russell, MD When was it decided that exercise could only be good for you? In his recent book, Exercise Will Hurt You: Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, and How the Dangers of Sports and Exercise Can Affect Your Health, leading neurosurgeon Dr. Steven Barrer calls for a change in the way we think about exercise in the United States. His work arises from an extensive career treating exercise-related injuries, anecdotal experiences from his own personal exercise injuries over the years, and scientific data culled from the latest research. Dr. Barrer is Director of the Neurosciences Institute and Chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at Abington Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia.

Exercise Will Hurt You: Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, and How the Dangers of Sports and Exercise Can Affect Your Health


[Read the Article] Approximately one-third of children who experience a concussion will experience persistent post-concussion symptoms. Researchers have developed a new clinical scoring system that may help predict which patients are at a higher risk for prolonged symptoms.Canadian researchers evaluated more than 3,000 patients, ages 5 to 18, who presented within 48 hours of an acute head injury. About thirty percent ended up with persistent post-concussion symptoms at 28 days. Researchers identified nine clinical factors that were predictive of post-concussive symptoms. These factors were then used in a twelve point risk score that included items like age, sex, history of migraines or depression, prior history of concussion, and problems with balance.Although the clinical score was better than a physician's judgement alone, further research is needed before it is fully adopted into clinical practice. [Watch more videos of The JAMA Report]

<a href="http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2499274" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[Read the Article]</a> Approximately one-third of children who experience a concussion will experience persistent post-concussion symptoms. Researchers have developed a new clinical scoring system that may help predict which patients are at a higher risk for prolonged symptoms. Canadian researchers evaluated more than 3,000 patients, ages 5 to 18, who presented within 48 hours of an acute head injury. About thirty percent ended up with persistent post-concussion symptoms at 28 days. Researchers identified nine clinical factors that were predictive of post-concussive symptoms. These factors were then used in a twelve point risk score that included items like age, sex, history of migraines or depression, prior history of concussion, and problems with balance. Although the clinical score was better than a physician's judgement alone, further research is needed before it is fully adopted into clinical practice. <a href="https://reachmd.com/programs/the-jama-report/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[Watch more videos of The JAMA Report]</a>

Identifying Children at Risk for Persistent Symptoms after Concussion


Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO  Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcomes Dr. Rebecca Fishman, Director of Medical Education at Mercy Medical Center, New York, NY. Dr. Fishman was a professional dancer before becoming a DO and has a number of dance professionals in her family. Dr. Fishman joins Dr. Caudle on site at the American Osteopathic Association's annual medical education conference, OMED2015. Dr. Fishman is focused on OMT for dancers and equates professionals to elite athletes because of the amount of training and physical demands placed on their bodies. This segment is intended to introduce the niche specialty of performing arts medicine and include the social/emotional tolls that dance can have on its performers.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcomes Dr. Rebecca Fishman, Director of Medical Education at Mercy Medical Center, New York, NY. Dr. Fishman was a professional dancer before becoming a DO and has a number of dance professionals in her family. Dr. Fishman joins Dr. Caudle on site at the American Osteopathic Association's annual medical education conference, OMED2015. Dr. Fishman is focused on OMT for dancers and equates professionals to elite athletes because of the amount of training and physical demands placed on their bodies. This segment is intended to introduce the niche specialty of performing arts medicine and include the social/emotional tolls that dance can have on its performers.

Caring for Dancers: The Nuances of Performing Arts Medicine


Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP  Sedentary behaviors are rapidly on the rise as technological advances streamline public capabilities to work and conduct regular tasks at the click of a button. Yet while some health impacts of increased sedentary lifestyles are now generally understood and accepted, the question of whether sporadic or even regular exercise habits can compensate for sedentary time is not well known. But an advancing arm of research is addressing this knowledge gap, and the initial findings are startling.  Joining Primary Care Today to share new insights is Dr. Wendy King, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburg Graduate School of Public Health. Dr. King and colleagues authored a report published in Preventive Medicine focusing on sedentary behaviors and how they affect health outcomes in the presence and absence of exercise.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Sedentary behaviors are rapidly on the rise as technological advances streamline public capabilities to work and conduct regular tasks at the click of a button. Yet while some health impacts of increased sedentary lifestyles are now generally understood and accepted, the question of whether sporadic or even regular exercise habits can compensate for sedentary time is not well known. But an advancing arm of research is addressing this knowledge gap, and the initial findings are startling. Joining Primary Care Today to share new insights is Dr. Wendy King, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburg Graduate School of Public Health. Dr. King and colleagues authored a report published in Preventive Medicine focusing on sedentary behaviors and how they affect health outcomes in the presence and absence of exercise.

A Crisis in Slow Motion: Why the Rise of Sedentary Lifestyles Matters


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