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Our team of CHI Health Sports Medicine professionals give advice to athletes concerning injuries, such as concussions, rehabilitation therapy, and more.

Why Stretching is Your Best Defense Against Injury

By Thomas Atteberry, MD

MAR 03, 2025 | Sports Medicine, Orthopedics

Our orthopedic sports medicine specialist explains why stretching is your best defense against muscle strains and stiffness in the winter.

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Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Peter Adamson, MD MAR 11, 2024 | Sports Medicine, Orthopedics
Frozen shoulder is a condition characterized by stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion of the shoulder joint. It is a common and often misunderstood condition.
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Understanding and Managing Shoulder Biceps Tendonitis
By Peter Adamson, MD MAR 07, 2024 | Sports Medicine, Orthopedics
Shoulder biceps tendonitis is a common cause of shoulder pain. Understanding its symptoms, causes, and treatment options is important for effective management and recovery.
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Stretching to Reduce Leg Pain
By CHI Health Orthopedics Team OCT 22, 2023 | Sports Medicine, Orthopedics
Sore legs can hinder your daily activities but stretching the calves, quadriceps, hamstrings and other leg muscles can help alleviate a lot of discomfort.
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5 Tips to Avoid Exercise Injuries
By Evangelos Giakoumatos, MD FEB 22, 2023 | Sports Medicine
So you’ve decided to get in shape or take up a new sport. You’re probably feeling gung ho and ready ...
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Return to Activity after a Concussion
By Michael Herrington, PT AUG 29, 2022 | Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Brain Health & Neurology, Rehabilitation Care
When and how to return to normal activity after a concussion is oftentimes challenging since a concussion may cause a ...
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Understanding Concussions
By Tammy Storer, M.S. CCC-SLP AUG 29, 2022 | Sports Medicine, Wellness, Rehabilitation Care
Over the last several years, there has been an increase in concussion awareness. Sports-related concussions are often what people think ...
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